Find the perfect spot, drop your nets, wait. Can we become “masters of waiting?” Drifting silently in the expectation of “full nets”. What a joy!
I may be here for hours, just open seas and my quiet thoughts.
Close Green fishing boat
THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES
Where Are You?
A lone fishing boat offshore can feel less like a destination and more like a question suspended between sea and sky.
“When you find yourself drawn to a quiet scene like this, what do you imagine lies beyond the frame—and will you return to see what the next quiet moment reveals?”
“Some scenes do not ask to be explained. They simply invite us to be still long enough for a question to surface.”
Did you know about the Siam Curcuma or Summer Tulip before this post? Have you seen them around?
I have.
Interesting enough, even though it’s called a tulip, it’s not actually a real tulip. It’s part of the ginger family and is related to turmeric.
“To wander is to discover that nature hides her greatest masterpieces in the quietest corners, waiting for the patient soul to find them in the bloom of a single flower.”
I love seeing these vibrantly colored plants on my walks and in the nursery sections of stores. Neal and I were just walking in the arts and gallery section of St. Augustine when I had to stop and take a few pics of some in front of a store
One reaching upward, another opening below—two moments in the same transformation.
Not What They Seem
Look beyond the single bloom and an entire community of color appears.Before the flourish comes the promise—color gathering itself before opening.Several stages of bloom gathered in one frame—each opening in its own time.
Like hidden ginger in a vibrant crown, the Siam Curcuma blooms quietly, bringing the warmth of the tropics to any space.
To gaze upon this flower is to witness nature’s playful artistry, where a rugged tropical survivor masquerades as a gentle Summer blossom, whispering that appearances are merely the beautiful surface of a much deeper truth.
THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES
Seek the unseen.
How often do you walk past a familiar bloom, entirely unaware of the secret world it is hiding just beneath the surface. “Did you return to find more than you saw?”
“Notice what is near. Reflect on what it awakens. Wander long enough for the ordinary to become unexpected.”
— Robert
📍 St Augustine, Florida · Canon EOS R100 Also shared with The Flower Hour #45
Here I am sitting at the desk thinking about blog building.
Next thing I noticed was a little kitty had climbed into the chair with me. “Hi there Benny, I’m busy.”
Benny in chair behind me
A tiny bite to the back and pawing on the seat cushion means someone wanted more attention.
Benny please move
Lap time means surrendering all blog productivity.
– Robert Smith
On Your Feet, Lose Your Seat
Working on blog and photography is competing with Benny’s lap time.
Curl up Benny
He knows when I’m devoting extra time that doesn’t include holding him. So he gently nudges me from my seat and honkers down on the warm chair cushion.
Ok Benny, time for me to take a break.
Do cat really dream and snore?Benny needs a nap
The new supervisor is taking a break. Office is closed!
THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES
Life demands Pauses
“Busy work means busy mind, the human heart needs quiet moments to catch up with where it has been.”
When was the last time you sat quietly without any distractions, and how did it feel?
That’s what happened this morning. Existing the darken bedroom, I walked into the bright living room seeing the endless ocean view from the sliding glass walled balcony doors. What a gorgeous orange glow!
Take a deep breath and just be!
Morning sky filled with gold light was a dance light and joy!
Awaken to the beautiful morning
THIS WEEK I NOTICED
New Today
So many times I easily dismiss the “newness” of today. I fall into the trap of nothing ever changes instead of opening up to possibility of what is “new”.
Starting fresh, starting the next breath, the next look, the next beholding… how can that not be new!
There in lies the true story. Change my perception of what is and the experience changes with it.
Vastness on the Horizon
The precious moment of morning had me sitting back in my swivel chair with Benny on my lap doing nothing. How is it possible to just be?
Another shimmering wave hits the sand, then another, leaning back I delight in the comfort that there will be yet another wave. What care do I have!
The sunrises as waves crash on the shore
I did not have to share the sun with anyone else and at the same time who was I denying its warmth? Neal was still a sleep, his loss, for now.
Sunrise, Gold to share or just keep the memory in your own heart.
Robert Smith
I don’t plan to wake up early each day to greet the sun as it soars skyward at roughly 1,037 mph, but for now I’d like the stillness to last just a little longer.
Beach vibes and sunrise
THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES
The color of waking up
Describe your morning. The tones, smells, sounds, the opportunities waiting for you.
”It’s about the process, your becoming has already began. Celebrate!”
Yes there is plenty of sand at the beach, but you will also find bushes and snakes.
I know just saying that may have cause someone to turn that car around on the highway and head in the opposite direction.
Snake by the Sea
Harmless to humans and beneficial for natural pest control
Ok folks, let’s not panic!
This beauty is a Southern Black Racer, a slender, non-venomous reptile common throughout the Southeast. They are characterized by smooth black scales, large distinctive eyes, and a contrasting white chin and throat.
I was walking along when something caught my eye. In the bushes and barely moving.
Notice, pause then record.
Snake face
Ok, all the excitement is over.
Southern Black Racer
This fella may have been looking for lunch before I happened along. I’ll be on my way.
