WR-Issue 17: Standing Tall
Today's Photo -
a Rhode Island Red rooster
This rooster was seen in Wakodahatchee Wetlands for about two weeks, shortly after a hurricane here in Florida. He was evidently displaced from his home that must have been somewhere else in our area.
Wakodahatchee is a man-made Wetlands Preserve set up by Palm Beach County Water Authority in Florida for recycling water. It is a beautiful area which attracts a wide range of wildlife, not domesticated animals. See http://www.pbcwater.com/wakodahatchee/ for more information and visuals.
When we were walking on the boardwalk there the other day, I suddenly thought of him and decided to go with a picture of the rooster for the photo-of-the-day. Sam and I settled on this thoughtful one, Sam was quick to point out the heart shape of the rooster's body, something I had not noticed at all.
Self-Reflecting Queries -
Looking at the photograph now, I'm noticing how comfortable the rooster seems with himself in this environment.
I'm thinking, "How many of us are so self-assured in our own bodies that we can stand proudly, and with love, no matter where we are, no matter what the circumstances?"
I'm taking this visual of the rooster, remembering the circumstances, and holding it as a reminder when I might be feeling "down."
Is there a visual you have, or can create, that is a trigger for "standing proud" in any situation you may be in? How about assuming that posture right now, for starters.
Feedback and shares are always welcome, either on the Picture to Ponder WR Issues Blog, or e-mail me directly.
Today's Photo -a Rhode Island Red rooster
This rooster was seen in Wakodahatchee Wetlands for about two weeks, shortly after a hurricane here in Florida. He was evidently displaced from his home that must have been somewhere else in our area.
Wakodahatchee is a man-made Wetlands Preserve set up by Palm Beach County Water Authority in Florida for recycling water. It is a beautiful area which attracts a wide range of wildlife, not domesticated animals. See http://www.pbcwater.com/wakodahatchee/ for more information and visuals.
When we were walking on the boardwalk there the other day, I suddenly thought of him and decided to go with a picture of the rooster for the photo-of-the-day. Sam and I settled on this thoughtful one, Sam was quick to point out the heart shape of the rooster's body, something I had not noticed at all.
Self-Reflecting Queries -
Looking at the photograph now, I'm noticing how comfortable the rooster seems with himself in this environment.
I'm thinking, "How many of us are so self-assured in our own bodies that we can stand proudly, and with love, no matter where we are, no matter what the circumstances?"
I'm taking this visual of the rooster, remembering the circumstances, and holding it as a reminder when I might be feeling "down."
Is there a visual you have, or can create, that is a trigger for "standing proud" in any situation you may be in? How about assuming that posture right now, for starters.
Feedback and shares are always welcome, either on the Picture to Ponder WR Issues Blog, or e-mail me directly.
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