Opening, Possibilities, Reflections - vol4-#1

Today's Picture to Ponder Photos
Garden Doors and Reflections in Water Lily Pond in Four Seasons Garden in Palm Beach, Florida                                   

This is  the same location where the tropical lily and leaves photos featured in the last issue of 2007 were taken.

I chose the first photo today for the feeling of openings, invitation and welcome to the infinite possibilities for the New Year ahead of us.
                        
The second photo, to me, represents the opportunity for reflecting on the softness (the whimsical reflected plants), the contrast and the always light to be found somewhere in our lives.
                        
Self-Reflecting Queries
I'm shaking my head in disbelief that the month is half over and that this is the first issue of Picture to Ponder for 2008.
                     
It's taking me time, right now, to find the rhythms in my life and, I realize, that part of the process is taking the proverbial one-step-at-a-time. Sharing photos and thoughts with you is a commitment I've made, so standing in that I take today's action step of getting out the first issue of 2008.
                     
Are there still actions you've mean meaning to take to get your year off to an empowering start? If so, I invite you to take at least one now.
                     
A Somewhat Unrelated Observation and Query
This is the 385th issue of Picture to Ponder. December 9, 2007 marked the end of our third year, a celebration that I missed.
                     
I invite you all to check out Issue 1 to see how I started. It's interesting for me to note my mission as expressed there. Although format and distribution frequency have changed, I'm pleased and proud to acknowledge that based on feedback I get, I have, in fact, been fulfilling on what I set out to accomplish when I started Picture to Ponder.
                     
I also invite you to look into  your own life at a purpose, or purposes, you may have had and have and acknowledge yourself for where you have been realizing what you aimed to accomplish.

Make a powerful, empowering 2008 filled with joyous discovery and blessings.

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Comments

[Katherine Reschke]

Sheila, I LOVE the picture of the open red doors leading to the beautiful garden. I can see myself standing on the threshold and taking a big deep breath of early morning air before I take a step forward. It feels like a wonderful metaphor for where I stand right now, about to take my business to the next level.

[meggins]

I really did feel the top photo "inviting" me in. I suppose all doors have that potential, but this photo really nailed it.

[Ina Ames]

Sheila, You absolutely have to put that bridge on a clock. Imagine the serenity of looking at a clock and seeing that fabulous scene. Of course, I'm always partial to the swan. Oh, decisions.

[Sheila Finkelstein]

Hi Ina,
I'm assuming that you are referring to the Morikami bridge in V4- Issue 4 - http://www.typepad.com/t/trackback/406897/25590024

I did take your advice and put it on the face of a clock - See http://www.cafepress.com/natureart.217031868

Thanks for the suggestion.