This gorgeous Maple slab was an Easter gift to me from my daughter which she discovered last week on a daily neighborhood walk with her dog! She texted me a photo of the slab and immediately I said, "I WANT THAT" . . . and so, a few days later, she happened to see the owner of the fallen tree, and mentioned this piece to him. He was OVERJOYED at her interest, and offered to personally deliver it to her home, as the piece was much too heavy to carry! To me this was another one of my familiar *serendipitous* moments, meant to be, especially on this Easter weekend!

"Only those who have learned the power

of sincere and selfless contribution

experience life's deepest joy:

true fulfillment."

~ Tony Robbins ~

"People who achieve the highest levels of success

- whether in business or in raising families or simply in discovering fulfillment and satisfaction and purpose in life

- are those who place their focus on other people rather than themselves."

~ Richard M. DeVos ~

From Google:

"Spalted maple, known for its unique and intricate fungal patterns, can be seen as a symbol of transformation and the beauty of nature's imperfections. While it signifies a form of decay, the striking visual characteristics make it a coveted material for woodworkers, who often appreciate it for its visual appeal and the unique stories it tells.

Maple trees symbolize various concepts in different cultures, primarily representing balance, promise, and practicality. Here are some common interpretations:

Strength and Endurance: The maple tree is known for its hardiness and longevity, symbolizing resilience and strength.

Balance: The symmetrical shape of the maple leaf is often associated with balance and harmony.

Transformation: In the fall, maple trees exhibit vibrant colors, symbolizing change and transformation.

Canadian Identity: The maple leaf is a national symbol of Canada, representing unity and pride.

Sweetness and Abundance: Maple syrup, derived from the tree, symbolizes sweetness and the rewards of hard work.

These meanings can vary based on cultural context, but the overarching themes often relate to strength, beauty, and transformation."

Orange County Power Team had Mina Shah from Anthony Robbins Company as it's speaker on June 5th, 2010 (2010.06.05). She did a presentation on "Turning Knowledge into Action" ie, how to get unstuck when you are stuck!

Been ages since I bought a bunch of flowers but they were a bit worse for wear and half price, so who can resist!!!

I'm using this shot for two different groups this week.... Poet_ography - Moments www.flickr.com/groups/poet_ography/pool/

and also my Weekly Theme Challenge - Artificial Light www.flickr.com/groups/weeklythemechallenge/

It's been a long week, and I'm so looking forward to finishing work tomorrow, 'cos then I've got a whole week free :)

Have a great Thursday everyone and thank you for the visits, comments and faves :)

BBJ N950TR about to touch down on Runway 10R at FLL.

Tony Robbins GLEX on final for 17R on the short hop over from Idaho.

Boeing 737-7CG(WL) BBJ

Owned by motivational speaker Tony Robbins, and seen here parked at Signature FBO after arriving from Atlantic City.

KLAX (Los Angeles International Airport) - 02 JAN 2022

"Sliver Speed 95" climbing out from RWY 25L en route to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL/PHNL) - Honolulu, Hawaii. Arrived there at approximately 20:55 UTC (12:55 PST, 10:55 Hawaii Time).

This BBJ is used by motivational speaker Tony Robbins. His initials are on the vertical tail, and his signature is adjacent to the left main entry door.

Production Site: Renton (RNT)

First Flight: 06 OCT 1999

Test Registrations: N1786B, N1784B

Delivery to GKW Aviation: 21 OCT 1999 as N800GK

Hex Code: AAE27D

Configuration: VIP

Engines: 2x CFMI CFM56-7B27

Re-registered to GKW Aviation: 26 JUN 2000 as N888GW

Hex Code: AC3C38

Configuration: VIP

Engines: 2x CFMI CFM56-7B27

To Roman Abramovich: 23 AUG 2001 as P4-GJC

Operated by Silver Arrows

Configuration: VIP

Engines: 2x CFMI CFM56-7B27

To Ivanhoe Capital Aviation: FEB 2005 as VP-BMC

Configuration: VIP

Engines: 2x CFMI CFM56-7B27

To Clay Lacy Aviation: 14 SEP 2006 as N888NY

Leased from Hualalai LLC

Hex Code: AC3CD0

Configuration: VIP

Engines: 2x CFMI CFM56-7B27

To Legatum Aviation: 10 MAR 2008 as N737L

Hex Code: A9E606

Configuration: VIP

Engines: 2x CFMI CFM56-7B27

To Geostar: 08 AUG 2016 as P4-SJM

Operated by Sino Jet

Hex Code: 4850AE

Configuration: VIP

Engines: 2x CFMI CFM56-7B27

To Ohio Resources LLC: 27 AUG 2019 as N950TR

Owned by Tony Robbins

Operated by Silver Air

Hex Code: AD3660

Configuration: VIP

Engines: 2x CFMI CFM56-7B27

"Success comes from taking the initiative and following up... persisting... eloquently expressing the depth of your love. What simple action could you take today to produce a new momentum toward success in your life?" -Tony Robbins-

We all have stories to tell!

Sometimes I do *flip flops* when I think about things stored in my shoe boxed brain!

(My husband SEES a fish in the toe of this shoe . . . how fitting for the SEA!)

“There are a lot of stories out there, some probably written

and stored with old photographs in shoeboxes in closets.”

~ Ron Bruch ~

~ Tony Robbins ~

It's cool to see our rescue videos reaching EVERYBODY and impacting their lives in a way that I could have never imagined.

people.com/movies/angelina-jolie-some-her-kids-sell-organ...

Thank you guys for baking organic dog treats and selling them to benefit the animals here at Hope For Paws.

We are currently running a matching donation campaign and Tony Robbins will match up to $50,000 of your donations: www.hopeforpaws.org/tonyrobbins

Please join us with a small donation and help us get there.

Thanks!

Eldad