Sunday, 24 February 2013

Shadow Play

Strong light on a clear, crisp day creates a glittering play of pattern

Through the winter season, the sun rises low over the horizon, casting long rays of light.  The result:  
dramatic plays of pattern and shadow captured both inside and out.
 
 
On the window ledge
                              

    In the garden
 
 
On the newly fallen snow
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Photos: D. Sleziak

Thursday, 14 February 2013

Where the Heart Is

A favourite view at home -- gazing up while sitting beneath the great pines

Home.  That is where this heart is.  I have been fortunate to have enjoyed homes in three different residences: a childhood home, a jewel-box home, and my current home.  Each pulls on the heartstrings; all have been a place of fresh beginnings and happy endings, of comfort, love and joy.  After the adventures of any given day, it is the place to which I want to return. 

I hope, you too, have a place that draws you in, shelters you from the storms, and is the place you know you truly belong.

Happy Valentines
Feeling the love:
Benjamin Moore defines home








Top photo: D. Sleziak
Bottom image: Current ad campaign for Benjamin Moore paint

 

Friday, 8 February 2013

Finding Centre

Centre found


The Power of Ohmmm


When your mind finds itself tumbling as if it is the middle of this...

Rushing along in NYC



While you long for the peace, calm and clarity of a space more like this... 

Contemplation pool,  Reykjavik



Hit the pause button on your thoughts and simply breathe in, breathe out, and repeat.   Breathe in. Breathe out.  Repeat.

Wisps in the summer sky



With four deep breaths, the noise and chaos that is cluttering your mind will recede, and you will find yourself in a place that feels more like this....

The long view high on the western coast



Whether your notion of centre appears like this...

The setting sun at Eastgate



Is captured in the serenity of a face like this...

Japanese fragment



Or is expressed by the glorious light of a setting like this...

 Along the southern coast of Portugal




Just four deep breaths and you will be on your way there.  I promise.
 
 
View from my mat;
A place to breathe and find centre






 
Photos D. Sleziak

Monday, 4 February 2013

Order Restored

Nature finds her balance
with a return
to winter





Photo D. Sleziak