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Contemplate with Music – feel the peace
7 May 2025

Contemplate with Music – feel the peace

by Donna Turner | posted in: Desert, Peace, Photography | 0

This scene was captured on a day of retreat in the desert, where God was made known to me in a quietly powerful way. Different conditions call for different actions This post is quite a departure from my usual practice … Continued

Contemplation, meditation, music, nature, photography, Taizé
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
Hints of Spring – Reasons for Hope
12 Mar 2025

Hints of Spring – Reasons for Hope

by Donna Turner | posted in: Flowers, Lectio Divina, Photography, Visio Divina | 0

In this time when fear abounds, let’s look to the tiny buds around us. Look deeply. Think of all they contain – all they will become, and take heart. I like to think of the flower that is contained inside … Continued

Contemplation, Flowers, meditation, nature, photography, visio divina
Look for the Light – Be the Light
12 Feb 2025

Look for the Light – Be the Light

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

Where is the light shining today? Does all look dark, with no end in sight? Sometimes you just have to admit it; life can be depressing. But we need to find ways to look for the light and lift each … Continued

Contemplation, Forest, journaling, meditation, photography, visio divina
Tornados and Other Disasters
9 Jan 2025

Tornados and Other Disasters

by Donna Turner | posted in: Peace, Photography | 0

These photos show a before and after view of our new town, Athens, Alabama. The first time I visited the town square, I knew I was home. I felt a deep connection to this place, but didn’t know why. Later … Continued

Contemplation, meditation, nature, photography
Fortuna Mountains, Arizona – Roadtrip Across the Country
11 Dec 2024

Fortuna Mountains, Arizona – Roadtrip Across the Country

by Donna Turner | posted in: Desert, Lectio Divina, Peace, Photography | 1

This November, my husband and I drove from San Diego, California to Tennessee in 5 days. That meant there wasn’t much time to stop and take leisurely photos. So, this one was taken from the window of a fast-moving car. … Continued

Contemplation, nature, photography, visio divina
Flamingo Love – peaceful community
18 Sep 2024

Flamingo Love – peaceful community

by Donna Turner | posted in: Birds | 2

Whenever I visit the San Diego Zoo, the customary first stop is the Flamingo Lagoon. Why? Whether you are sitting on a bench at the zoo or somewhere else looking at this on a screen, try these prompts for meditation … Continued

Contemplation, meditation, nature, photography
Pink Easter Lily Cactus – don’t blink!
8 Jul 2024

Pink Easter Lily Cactus – don’t blink!

by Donna Turner | posted in: Flowers, Photography, Succulents | 0

This flower is so fleeting – like an eclipse or a rainbow. You have to take it in while you have the chance.

Contemplation, Flowers, photography
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
Ragged Point Discovery – Japanese Anemone
20 Apr 2024

Ragged Point Discovery – Japanese Anemone

by Donna Turner | posted in: Flowers, Photography, Poetry, Visio Divina | 0

Japanese Anemone Last summer I visited Ragged Point for the first time. It’s perched high on a cliff above the Pacific Ocean. I was walking along the edge and just happened upon this flower. Like so many of my photos, … Continued

Contemplation, Flowers, meditation, photography, poetry, visio divina

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