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Ever notice how storms bring in the most amazing and huge skies? How the air is fuller, everything has a clean wash over it?

Storms bring change...

Right now, my life is upside down and very frustrating, HUGE change, hard now, but I know is for the best. In a small time, I have really gained some great clarity.

I Found Myself

It was hard to learn the people that I thought would be there, and should have been there no where to be found.. even running in the other direction, lol!

I am reminded of the guy that owes you $50 and runs every time you see him... hes thinking "I hope he doesnt see me" and your thinking "Thats the BEST $50 I ever spent!"

Celebrate Your Friendships

Equally astonishing and unseen were those who were there, I will embrace these people and celebrate them in my life.

so, it seems that the storm has washed away the toxic filth, taking with it all the clutter that stood in my way and prevented seeing things with clarity. I know there will be other storms, but I know that storms are temporary and what usually follow is beauty.

To those who were there, I love you and I will always be there for you as well. You are the greatest!

At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.

--Lao Tzu

'There is no harm in being a quiet person, but when you are required to speak, then you must speak.' - His Holiness Younus AlGohar

I was standing near a frozen pond and saw this branch hanging along the edge. When warm weather returns, there will be flowers embracing these thorns. I have learned it is important to embrace the thorns .....

'Only say what you mean.' - His Divine Eminence RA Gohar Shahi

'Spirituality is to do with the spirit, not the body and not the tongue.' - His Holiness Younus AlGohar

'When you do not see something in practice, you do not practically believe it.' - His Holiness Younus AlGohar

There were wings flapping all over the place and they were all making quite the ruckus. I can't believe I got any shots there was so much blurring and activity going on. I didn't realize until processing that this was the moment Brother won the battle. The parent was nearly knocked off the perch with 3 pairs of wings flapping. You can see the red in the parent's wings.

Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis)

My photos can also be found at kapturedbykala.com

Short imovie clip I made today.

A Splash Of Color, A Flash Of Life - IMRAN™

Life goes by in a flash. It is our choice to bring a splash of color in our lives and of those around us. With a smile, a kiss, a day of adventure, a night of passion, a life of joy. It is all our choice.

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‘If a human being doesn’t have emotions, in my eyes there is no difference between a human being and a cabbage.' - HH Younus AlGohar

'Your enemy is within you.' - His Holiness Younus AlGohar

I like the scene because the girls are looking to the left while the sign is pointing to the right!

How many times in our life we come to notice that we are in the wrong direction until we see a sign pointing to the opposite?

Then you know you are getting farther from your destination instead of getting closer to it!

Be Present.

'If you can't change yourself, how will you change the world?' - His Holiness Younus AlGohar

'Everybody wants to be loved but not everybody is able to love.' - His Holiness Younus AlGohar

'If you love me, you are on my side against yourself.' - Lord Ra Riaz Gohar Shahi

'Nothing is prohibited for you as long as it doesn't block the way that leads to God.' - His Holiness Younus AlGohar

As I watched this bird intently looking for food, I was impressed by the sharp look of focus in its eyes. As it hopped over palm tree fronds and the structures of my waterfall, I caught it in mid-step. The intent look and confident hops inspired me to write the words which I hope will inspire you no matter what challenge you are facing... "Focus On Your Goal And It's Easy To Hop Over Any Obstacle Or Dip In Your Path!"

Share if you know people who could use a word of encouragement.

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'Nobody can guide a stubborn self.' - His Divine Eminence Ra Gohar Shahi

this is apart of a set of pictures created of life lessons I've learned over the last year....

#3) confession: when depressed or stressed about a subject or account in my life, I sleep.

I sleep for hours, letting the day go by so I don't have to deal with it anymore. I used to game. online or private, I would game for hours until I gave up gaming almost completely (and I mean almost completely... like reserved for the weekends, periodically). now I just sleep....

a couple of days ago was a horrible day for me. family arguments, troubles with a dear friend (my life is made up of these cases for some daft reason or another), and the makings of a migraine starting in, I was just about to give in to my traditional outlet for grief and despair, when I realized what I was doing..

I was giving up.

I was letting situations define and defeat me.

and worst of all, I was wasting the time God has given me to do His work!

Instead of sleeping, I picked up two different books: The Heavenly Man (a story of a missionary's work in China. I've been meaning to read it, and a friend recently let me borrow her copy). and the Bible. I read for about 5 hours straight. when I finally looked up from my books, I realized I had been reading for hours, and now I was reading in the dark because the sun had gone down, and time had gone by with me doing something productive and positive...

everyone has their outlet for pain and grief. be that outlet Music, Gaming, Punch Dancing, or just simply smoking a traditional pipe (which I may take up soon, once I've started growing my own tobacco patch so as to cut down on pesticides).... but always question your motives. is it to work through it, or to ignore it? is it to take care of the problem, or let it build up over time?

whatever your outlet may be, or your reasons, just remember

Do Not Sleep Away Your Problems

Never allow someone to be your priority while you are just their option