Loving the World

by | Mar 19, 2019 | Hawaii, inspiration, nature, perspective, Uncategorized | 25 comments

My Instagram post this morning quoted Mary Oliver, “My work is loving the world.”

Despite what the day brings, and sometimes it seems overwhelming, could there be anything more meaningful? When the floor slips out from under my feet and I fall like Alice down the rabbit hole, I can be certain I will eventually land on solid ground. And it is this ground of my existence I trust.

Enjoy these sunrise photos I took of Pololu Valley. Aloha. Be well.

25 Comments

  1. delphini510
    delphini510 on March 19, 2019 at 10:38 am

    Bela, both photos and quote are wonderful.

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  2. Merit Serendipity
    Merit Serendipity on March 19, 2019 at 10:50 am

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful combination of your inspiring photos and words of wisdom and truth!🙏💖Aloha!🌅💟✨

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  4. shelldigger
    shelldigger on March 20, 2019 at 12:25 am

    I wish we had more Bela Johnsons in this world.

    Beautiful scenery always in you pics.

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    • Hariod Brawn
      Hariod Brawn on March 20, 2019 at 8:27 am

      If you find any, send one to England, will you?

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      • Bela Johnson
        Bela Johnson on March 20, 2019 at 3:52 pm

        Aww, thanks, Hariod! I would be there – my DNA does resonate – but oh, the cold damp and I just cannot coexist amicably. 😘

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      • shelldigger
        shelldigger on March 21, 2019 at 12:16 am

        HB, I only know of the one and we are keeping her 😉

        If I find another I will promptly shanghai them and send em your way. Shipping will be C.O.D. though 😉

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    • Bela Johnson
      Bela Johnson on March 20, 2019 at 3:49 pm

      Aww, Shell, you are too sweet. Thank you! 🙏🏽

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  5. vidur sahdev
    vidur sahdev on March 20, 2019 at 5:20 am

    A beautiful quote, and amazing visuals!

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    • Bela Johnson
      Bela Johnson on March 20, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      Mahalo, Vidur! Glad you enjoyed them.

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  6. Sue Dreamwalker
    Sue Dreamwalker on March 21, 2019 at 9:01 am

    Mother Earth will always catch those who tend her garden Bela.. Beautiful images and thoughts my friend <3

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    • Bela Johnson
      Bela Johnson on March 22, 2019 at 9:46 am

      Many thanks, Sue. Yes, this flesh body is attuned to the earth. I really think if more people would realize this, that we need to intimately relate to the place that these bodies came from, there would be a greater sense of peace and wholeness on this planet. Utopian, I know. But I’m sure of its veracity m. Enjoy your weekend, sweet woman. Love. 🌺🌈❤️

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      • Sue Dreamwalker
        Sue Dreamwalker on March 22, 2019 at 11:00 pm

        Oh I will. The sun is going to shine. Potatoes are being planted. The ground is being tilled. The dalia’s are being brought out the shed and put into compost.
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        Spring has arrived 🌷🌷🌷😘 Enjoy your weekend too Bela. Much love to you 💕💕

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        • Bela Johnson
          Bela Johnson on March 23, 2019 at 10:52 am

          Yay for spring! Always renewal on so many fronts. Love back! <3

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    • Bela Johnson
      Bela Johnson on March 22, 2019 at 9:59 am

      Mahalo, mahalo, Betty! Thanks for always popping in if just to let me know you’ve seen and appreciated whatever I’ve offered. It means a lot. <3

      Reply

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