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Introducing a remarkable woman story who has found a unique way to use the virtual world not only for her personal growth and education but also to support and inspire creative minds, great souls, and intelligent seekers of solutions. Her impact on those around her in Second Life is immeasurable, even though her name may not be of utmost importance to her. Through her experiences in this virtual world, she has discovered opportunities that she never thought possible, talents she never knew she had, and built real friendships that have transcended the digital realm and become part of her real life.
Read here please: "From Pain to Purpose"
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When the woman are warriors - Photography by Maloe Vansant
The Cathedral peak is my favourite peak in the Drakensberg The distinctive shape stands out and can be seen from almost anywhere in the Drakensberg. It is a 3,004 m high free standing mountain and can be hiked in a day. It is a rocky scramble up, but at the top you can look down into the Cathedral Valley on one side and the Mnweni Valley on the other side.
Embark on a visual journey of adventure and self-discovery with "Path to Ascend," a captivating black and white pen illustration that depicts a winding path leading up to the majestic Cathedral peak mountain. This artwork invites you to embrace the spirit of exploration and embark on a metaphorical climb towards personal growth and achievement.
Crafted with intricate pen strokes, every line in this illustration symbolizes the challenges, perseverance, and determination encountered on the path to success. The stark contrast of black and white adds depth and intensity to the composition, emphasizing the transformative nature of the mountain journey.
Display "Path to Ascend" in your home or office, and let it serve as a visual reminder to pursue your dreams, overcome obstacles, and reach new heights. Whether you resonate with the theme of personal growth, seek inspiration for your own journey, or appreciate the timeless beauty of black and white art, this illustration is a captivating addition to any space.
We escape reality not to reject it, but to breathe within it. In the rush of obligations and noise, we seek refuge—whether in art, music, nature, or quiet moments that slow time. These escapes offer clarity, untangling thoughts and easing burdens, reminding us that life is more than demands.
Stepping away renews us, giving perspective and space to dream. Reality Escape is the bridge between exhaustion and restoration, where the weight of the world dissolves, if only for a moment. In that pause, we rediscover who we truly are.
Premonition of Love....
Visiting Kyoto in Japan was a profound experience immersed in rich cultural traditions.
The sight of traditional rickshaws weaving through historic streets added a charming and nostalgic touch to exploring this ancient city.
Temples and shrines adorned with intricate architecture and serene gardens provided a tranquil escape, offering insights into centuries-old rituals and customs.
Each moment was a reminder of the enduring beauty and elegance that define this enchanting city.
So grateful for this experience and for my trip to Japan.
Arigato gozaimashita ありがとうございました 🙏
The first installment of a short Winter series: A Winter Journey
This is where I try in my humble ways, interpretations and misinterpretations:-) to look through Winter with new eyes. I have many reasons why I struggle with Winter. Perhaps the very biggest is that the loss of my very closest friend and younger sister, Rebekah was during December. I associate much of Winter's chill with the aching absence of my Rebekah. This short series is an effort to grow not only as a photographer but in my personal life as well. I want to explore Winter, learn to embrace it and honor Rebekah in a new way. If you choose to come along with me for the ride I thank you in advance for your support:)
Fairy tales often paint life as magical, where heroes triumph and dreams come true. But when these stories seep into our expectations, they can sometimes set us up for disappointment. Not every love story is everlasting, not every challenge leads to glory, and life rarely unfolds like the tales we grew up believing.
The idea of "happily ever after" can leave us ill-equipped for the messy realities—failed relationships, unfulfilled ambitions, or struggles that don’t resolve with a neat bow. These fairy tales gone wrong challenge us to reconcile the fantasy of perfection with the beauty of embracing life’s imperfections.
Yet, even in the wake of disappointment, we can carry the essence of magic with us. It’s in the unexpected kindness of strangers, the resilience we find in ourselves, and the moments of quiet joy that remind us life doesn’t need a castle or a prince to be extraordinary.
Holding onto a sense of wonder allows us to reframe the story, finding beauty in a reality that, while flawed, is uniquely ours. It’s not the story we expected, but it’s still one worth telling.
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Leaders require their followers to possess three essential qualities: competence, reliability, and moral goodness. Those who fail to demonstrate these traits cannot gain their leaders' trust. However, when followers exhibit these qualities, they establish a foundation of trust that enables their leaders to pursue ambitious goals, make dreams a reality, and inspire others.
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A sparkle in his eye, never say die,
Just live—don’t hesitate, feel time fly.
He strides through the dusk with a laugh in his chest,
Chasing the next tale, giving each one his best.
The stars lean in close when his thoughts ignite,
He paints every moment in silver and light.
The past is a whisper, the future his gate
Cause while he still breathes there are stories yet to create.
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"Life is a Rainbow - One year in colours"
December : Black [50/52 weeks]
"Un des plus beaux cadeau que vous puissiez recevoir est de comprendre que, si vous allumez la lumière, les étoiles brillent toujours.
Parfois, l'obscurité aide à se retrouver soi-même et elle est nécessaire à notre croissance personnelle. Cependant, il arrive un moment où vous devez rallumer la lumière, car c’est le meilleur moyen d’ouvrir votre cœur…lorsque celui-ci s’ouvre, les étoiles brillent toujours.
Pratiquer la gratitude peut tout changer...souvenez-vous-en."
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Google translate :
"One of the greatest gift you can receive is to understand that if you turn on the light, the stars always shine.
Sometimes, darkness helps to find oneself and is necessary for our personal growth. But there comes a time when you have to turn on the light again, because it's the best way to open your heart...when the heart opens, the stars always shine.
Practicing gratitude can change everything...remember it."
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Shining a Light on the Forgotten Path
As I stand atop the ruins of my azteca ancestors templo, the old Spanish Iglesia constructed atop it like a bootheel thrust into the throat of an entire culture, enjoying mi morning cafe and watching Sol open his molten pewter-yellow eye over the horizon, I find myself reflecting on change and growth.
There are moments in life when a person acts as a mirror, reflecting back aspects of ourselves we’ve somehow managed to ignore. Recently, someone special came into my life and through their gentle persistence, they’ve illuminated paths I'd blindly wandered away from, truths I'd subconsciously buried. It feels as though I’d been navigating a maze with my eyes half-closed, convinced the walls were unmoving and the route unchanging. But this person, with their fresh perspective, has pointed out the overgrown trails and hidden doorways I’d simply stopped noticing. I'd lost sight of the simple joys, the personal passions, and the fundamental values that once guided me. I became so absorbed in the daily grind, the mundane routine, that I’d forgotten to nurture the very essence of who I was.
This experience has resonated with me on a deeper level, reminding me of the core beliefs of my Azteca ancestors. They understood life as a constant cycle of destruction and creation, a perpetual movement between darkness and light. They wouldn't have viewed stagnation as safety, but rather as a kind of living death. To them, the world was always in flux, driven by the energy of movement and change. This notion of constant evolution, so central to their spirituality, is something I had let slip away in my own life. The path of self-discovery, for them, was not a straight line, but a winding journey of continual shedding and rebirth, a concept not unlike the process of growth I am experiencing now. It is like a call to embrace the 'Tezcatlipoca' within, challenging the status quo and seeking out what is shadowed.
The discomfort of personal change, of confronting the areas we’ve neglected, can feel daunting at first. But I now realize that this willingness to evolve is absolutely necessary for personal growth. When we dare to be uncomfortable, to re-evaluate our beliefs and behaviors, we create space for new mental and emotional landscapes to bloom within. Just as the Aztecas would have seen it, it is through this process of shedding the old that we make room for the new. Each shift opens up previously unseen pathways, unveils the potential I did not know I possessed, and ultimately, allows me to navigate life with a more open heart and discerning mind. These transformations offer us a more vibrant and enriching experience in both the digital and the real world - and in the ever unfolding landscapes of our lives.
- Pao
That moment
split second
when the sunlight hits you
clearly
distinctly
you see that it’s not
the defined
the decidedly outlined
that will bring you forward
rather the blurred
the whispered and vague
it’s what you make of it
what vision you create of it
that will make you grow.
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A big part of my day job is to bring other creative folks along.
to guide them. nurture them. inspire them.
to help them grow.
today was not a good day.
hopefully tomorrow will be better.
Oh look, it's tomorrow already.
Need sleep
Nah...Sleep is overrated.
Need bourbon.
During my visit to heaven I saw that becoming better than we had ever been before was by far more important that obtaining things. As we each made choices on what our lives on earth would look like, never did we dwell on being rich, beautiful, or powerful. Instead, we concerned with improving...
🎬 I watched the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha" a long time ago, captivated by its beauty and the mystique of geisha life. The night before we flew to Japan, together with @daniellepavlopoulos, I watched it again, finding a renewed sense of excitement and anticipation for the journey ahead
Spotting a geisha in Kyoto's Gion district can be quite challenging due to their discreet movements between teahouses and the elusive nature of their profession 🎎
Photographing them adds another layer of difficulty as they swiftly navigate the narrow alleys, making capturing a moment with them a rare and highly sought-after opportunity! However, I managed to photograph two geisha, which made me really happy and so proud of myself 😊
A geisha moves discreetly and quickly, her steps almost gliding across the cobblestone streets!
She wears an exquisitely patterned kimono, with the vibrant colors and intricate designs reflecting her high status and artistry. Her obi is tied elaborately at the back, and her white makeup, red and black accents, and perfectly styled hair adorned with traditional ornaments highlight her serene and composed expression. The fleeting glimpse of her graceful presence is a testament to the elegance and mystery that define the world of geisha 😍
All those countless, beautiful experiences made my travel truly special, and I am so grateful 🙏
Walking a path through the forest isn't always as easy as this. In fact, very often we discover no true path exists and we have a choice to make...
Do we give up? Do we keep looking for a path already made? Or do we strike out to make our own path?
So much of the time we dream of success and encounter a sea of forest impeding our way. It's easy to get lost, so we seek a path someone else has already carved. And when we don't find one, most give up.
Look, no one said it would ever be easy, but the goal is just on the other side! What's stopping you from reaching it? A little hard work?
Eventually you'll have to make your own path through life's forests. But I guarantee you this... When you look back from the other side, you'll realize how much stronger you became as a result, and when you achieve your goals, you'll admit it was worth it.
Sometimes there will be a clear path in front of you, and sometimes you'll have to make one yourself. The only real question you have to ask yourself is...
Are you willing?
Last one of this series. This was my favorite idea to shoot, we went through so many cigarettes trying to get this right. I also adore how easy it was for Jana to give me the expression I was looking for.
All in all, it was exhilarating to see her become more and more confident with each look. We ended up splitting our shoot into two days and to see the change in my best friend from day one to day two was incredible. I also felt as if I grew through this experience. It can sometimes be difficult for me to translate my ideas into actual images, so it was great to see one idea after the next come alive right in front of me.
As of 28 October, 2022 I've been sober for five years.
And I wrote a poem about it, which you can read here: www.brisbanegraphicartsmuseum.com/2022/10/28/waiting-in-t...
I hope you enjoy it in some way.
June 30, 2017
Letting Go.
Sometimes I think that is what i am here to learn how to do. It has not been effortless, or obvious. No lesson ever will be. This realization is something i have come to only in the past few years. I remember the moment it came into my mind. It hit me like bricks.
When I chose to move across the country I let go of six years of my own history, packaged it up into a tidy little box and didn't know if I'd ever reopen it. Those six years really defined my life and taughe me so much; not only about who I am, but what I am *capable* of. I faced so many of my fears by even moving into those foestry years and in leaving those years behind me I realized I had overcome so much already. I took a faithful step into the unknown, as so many do and, this time, i trusted the universe to carry me. I had always been one to hold on, you know? I'd take people, places, and ideas, and like pieces of beautiful fabric i'd stitch each of them to my heart I held on so tight... but one by one in aches they'd fall away.
One day I was walking Timber when I realized that it was time to let go of everything I knew in order to move forward and live a life with my own purpose. So I did it. I gave up everything i really knew.
I had to come to terms that my family and friends would be far from me but I did this because I knew somehow it would be the answer to something.
The path was rocky from the start. I had no money, i was dealing with very difficult personalities. I let go of my anger and fear. I let go of my posessions and lived in a tent followed by two tiny homes that came without power or plumbing. Just as soon as I built a community of friends and coworkers I was forced again to let go of it all. That whole year felt for nothing, but I know now it was not. I learned to let go and trust it was not meant for me.
Something new began to form around me and this time it was much better than the last and yet again as soon as I began to know and be comfortable in my world, the wind whispered "not yet" and whisked me away no matter how tight I was trying to hold on.
Life changes without options and I was beginning to feel beat up questioning why nothing could ever just go right. Some solid reflection time showed me that letting go of situations as they let go of me was healthy and the tighter i gripped the more it hurt. Accepting the will of the universe has only opened my heart up for better things. It never hurts less the more times it happens, but understanding grows easier. I trust myself more now than ever. I know through my experiences that i will be the only constant in my own world until the day I draw my last breath. Some of those people and places and ideas will remain longer than others. This has been a series of painful lessons to reach where I am as I write this, and I am grateful I have made it to this point without them getting the best of me.
I am forever grateful to the wonderful influences and teachers in my life.
This image was shot in Okanagan Falls, and I set out with the intention to shoot images related to this concept and nothing really turned out how i had planned, but perhaps that was my lesson that day :) <3
Much love to you all xx
A year ago I posted a sister image to this one. With that upload I made a commitment to myself to try to post an image every day with the intent to be as creative as possible. This decision was a result of another year gone by in which I felt that I hadn't given my creative side any attention. The day-to-day "stuff" took over: Kids, work, husband, house, etc.
The mantra 'if not now, when' kept getting louder in my head, and the louder it got, the stronger my conviction to make time for the part of me that I had ignored and always willing to compromise.
Half way through my little exercise I was fed up and couldn't wait for this experiment to end so that I could bid farewell to flickr and move forward and get some time back. Now at the end of this journey I can't imagine saying goodbye to flickr. More so, I can't say goodbye to all the contacts and friends here! I never thought that relationships and bonds would form here.
Thanks for all your support, visits, comments, feedback and inspiration. You're the reason I'm here.
About this image...so I thought about ending my unofficial 365 with a bang. Like me jumping off a roof or dangling from a helicopter. Instead I went back to image #1 of the project and played around with textures. Every time I looked at original I wanted to hit delete. Not happy with it, but I wouldn't dare get rid of the image that kicked it all off for me.
Wishing you all a great day! Cheers and Happy Textured Tuesday!
The most amazing individuals who have ever lived have all had vision. (Some of them have even had visions!) However, just like Helen Keller, not all of them have had sight. Do you have vision? Do you understand the gift that you were born to be? If you hear that little voice inside telling you...
"it's the best feeling in the world knowing that have the ability to change the person you were last year, yesterday or even 2 minuets ago."
indoor photos are really bringing me down, and the more I stare at this the more i think it looks odd. I heard that we only have 2 more months of this awful weather and i hope it goes by quickly. anyways, this photo was inspired by some quite large personal mistakes I have made recently that I'm glad to say I have learned from.
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An excerpt: "As a spiritual man, if you see somebody criticising you for a valid reason and this criticism is positive, then you should be patient enough for you own goodness to look into that criticism and reprimand yourself; repair your actions."
As we look at the new year approaching, is there something that you’ve always wanted to do but were too afraid? Are you afraid of trying new things? Thomas Jefferson was amazing at trying new things and our country can be grateful for all that he learned and for the boxes he stepped...
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Sometimes I find that my daily blog post is as much for me as is it for anyone else. Today is one of those days! I really needed to be reminded that my faith is about listening and doing God’s will – not taking care of my personal desires. I’m just getting over a bad cold ...
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I truly believe it's important to pause and reflect before speaking—thoughtful communication makes all the difference...
Cynicism is an intellectual cop out,a crutch for a withered soul, a thin excuse for inactionand retreating commitment. Do not become cynical; be appropriately concerned and actively involved. Jeffrey R. Holland
There is a lot of cynicism being thrown around in our country right now. I believe ...
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When I was a little boy, a young blonde girl I knew slightly, who lived 500 yards away, was brutally murdered. For some time after I often overheard adults discussing gruesome rumours about the exact manner and details of her sad demise.
(They caught the man, another neighbour, in the end.)
Did you wake up in pain today? Perhaps your day started out on the wrong side of the bed? Sorry to hear about that – but now it’s time to smile and move on! Pain can be overcome; be thankful that your body is well enough to send a signal to you that something is wrong! I would love...
I had to share this meme! It brought such joy to my heart! When my father was still alive – I had a standing joke with my dad that difficult events were not trials; they were adventures. I remember the first big “adventure” I had with my dad. My grandmother was very ill and my...