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Learning from Nature – rebirth, evolution, restoration
7 Apr 2025

Learning from Nature – rebirth, evolution, restoration

by Donna Turner | posted in: Flowers, Peace, Personal Story, Photography, Visio Divina | 0

Spring has sprung! There’s a little saying my mother always said: “Spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the flowers is?” A little humor might be just what we need today. As a rule, I try to … Continued

Contemplation, Flowers, nature, photography, visio divina
Everybody Needs a Break – Time to Contemplate
16 Aug 2024

Everybody Needs a Break – Time to Contemplate

by Donna Turner | posted in: Peace, Personal Story | 1

August 16, 2024 This July, Mark and I spent a week at Mt. Laguna to breathe the mountain air, and watch the clouds go by. Because of those beautiful clouds, we didn’t get to see many stars. That just means … Continued

clouds, Contemplation, Forest, nature
View from the Trees
13 Jun 2024

View from the Trees

by Donna Turner | posted in: Peace, Personal Story, Photography, Visio Divina | 2

Laguna Meadow – my peaceful place This photo is from 2016, when we camped near this meadow for 10 whole days! In just one month we are going back to Mt. Laguna for some much needed escape from the city. … Continued

Contemplation, Forest, meadow, meditation, nature, photography, visio divina
Borrego Shadows – Desert Spirituality
18 May 2024

Borrego Shadows – Desert Spirituality

by Donna Turner | posted in: Lectio Divina, Peace, Personal Story, Photography, Visio Divina | 0

These photos are from the Anza Borrego Desert State Park near the visitor center. This is one location where I have felt the presence of God stronger than usual. Henri Nouwen writes: “If we enter the deep silence of God’s … Continued

Contemplation, Desert, meditation, nature, photography, spirituality, visio divina
Celebrating One Year of Photo Musings!
15 May 2024

Celebrating One Year of Photo Musings!

by Donna Turner | posted in: Flowers, Hiking, Personal Story, Photography, Poetry, Snow, Succulents, Visio Divina | 0

Celebrate with me! A whole year of photos to contemplate. Maybe there’s one you missed, or you’re new to this blog. Enjoy the photos, and practice some Visio Divina as I share my year with you. Click on each photo … Continued

Contemplation, Flowers, meditation, nature, photography, succulents, visio divina
From Stillness to Abundance
13 Jan 2024

From Stillness to Abundance

by Donna Turner | posted in: Peace, Personal Story, Photography | 2

This is a scene that has much spiritual significance for me. 20 years ago I was sitting in that spot and it was the first time I experienced what they call a “thin place.” As I sat there and contemplated … Continued

Contemplation, Thin Place, Waterfalls, Zion
Desert Flowers
17 Oct 2023

Desert Flowers

by Donna Turner | posted in: Flowers, Peace, Personal Story, Photography | 4

This month it has been challenging to think of something positive to say, with all the turmoil going on in the world. (Israel,Ukraine, earthquakes, political strife in America) So, I went back to my desert photos to find something peaceful … Continued

Cacti, Desert
A Person of Few Words
19 Jun 2023

A Person of Few Words

by Donna Turner | posted in: Performing Arts, Personal Story | 0

Personal Story Have you been wondering why my blog posts are relatively short? That’s because I am a person of few words. In fact, in the 70’s I created and directed a Mime Troupe in San Diego as a traveling … Continued

Mime, Mindfulness

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