The Law of Divine Compensation posits that this is a self-organizing and self-correcting universe: the embryo becomes a baby, the bud becomes a blossom, the acorn becomes an oak tree. Clearly, there is some invisible force that is moving every aspect of reality to its next best expression. ~Marianne Williamson
Nature inspires my everything. She inspires my solitude, and my writing and my art. She lifts me upon her welcoming wings and soars me through the sky of possibilities. She colors my day, brightens my soul, and calms my nights. She is fierce and beautiful, strong and delicate — an unrelenting Queen so generous of advice and never weary of new beginnings. In spring a colorful maiden, in winter a wise old lady, in autumn a looking-glass to my falling-leaf self, and summer a warm blossomed benefactor, comrade to the sun. A constant companion — sometimes indifferent, sometimes nuzzling me with her genial breezes and raining drops of heaven onto me. To close my windows and shut her out is error and melancholy. ~Terri Guillemets
“Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the Lord that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?” ~Zechariah 4:10 ✝
**Images via Pinterest; collages of seeds, seedpods, bird nests, baby birds, bird eggs, caterpillars and chrysalises created by Natalie
Marvelous! 🙂
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Thanks, Bette. You and I share the same love for such things. 🙂 ❤
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We sure do, Natalie. In fact, I love this one so much, I’m heading for the reblog button. Enjoy your day! ❤
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You’re so sweet, Bette. Love, N ❤
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Colossal culmination of compounding creativity! Beautiful photos Natalie!
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Clever comment companion cowriter! Thanks, Brad. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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compliments coyly collected! XD
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I looooove nature too!! 😊🌸🌺🍃. And I love the photos! 💖
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I knew you did and I love that we share that too, my friend. I’m so glad you enjoyed the post. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Hugs!! 💖😊
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Hugs, to you too, sweet Trini! ❤ ❤ ❤
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So beautiful!
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Why thank you, Miss Julie! I hope you have a wonderful weekend, my friend. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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I had to work at the store therefore I was crashed on the couch last night half heartedly playing blog catchup 🙂
I love bird nests and eggs—I went through a time at school when that was all I was pairing–I love the texture, the colors and the contrasts–plus I simple marvel at the intricacies each nest displays of each bird and of their species designs–loving to see those crazy items they gather to “accent” the nest—and of course those chrysalises and cocoons are amazing!
Here’s to incoming rains 🙂
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Bless your heart. I’ll bet you were exhausted. I love them too and squeal like a little kid when I find one in the yard. And I love watching the birds carry in the materials to build the nests both on their own or in my birdhouses. Oh I do hope you don’t get any high winds with your rain. We are still rainless here. Nighty, night, missy! ❤
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Glorious post. Made my heart soar.
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What a lovely comment, Brenda! Nature always makes my heart soar too. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Especially the bird pictures. Something about baby birds is magical.
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Oh, I agree wholeheartedly, Brenda. And there something so very tragic when they die. ❤
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Yes! My first novel was about a baby bird trying to survive his first year. I had such fun researching birds and imagining myself a bird. I loved writing it.
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Beautiful Nat. I love the stages of life.
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Thanks, V. I love them too and with the coming of fall we’ll see some new stages, some of my favorite as a matter of fact. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Beautiful.
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Thanks, Gigi, and happy birthday again. I hope you had a splendiferous day! Love, N 🙂 ❤
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Beautiful N. We are so much more than mere coincidence. Nature is.
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Indeed we are, my friend. None of Creation is happenstance, nor are we! Love, N 🙂 ❤
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There you go again, making me ooooh and ahhh as soon as your blog opens. The photos you’ve chosen perfectly demonstrate the intricate designs of our Creator. And such wonderful words of hope honoring nature! ❤ Excellent post, Natalie! I'd like to re-blog it Sunday or Monday if that's okay.
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Lol! I love to oooh and ahhh myself, JoAnne. I’m so glad these did that for you! And thank you so much for the lovely comment. I’m honored that you would like to reblog it. You go right ahead, my friend. Love and hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Reblogged this on Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author and commented:
Have an amazing day, Friends! ~ Bette A. Stevens
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Oh, Bette, thank you so much for the reblog. Love and hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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DITTO, Natalie! ❤
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A beautiful never-ending cycle, the same, yet always different!
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It is indeed a glorious cycle and one of which I never tire. Thanks for the comment. Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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Life, always life – thank you dear Natalie – Have a nice week-end – hugs !;)
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Yes, it is, France. Always life and always glorious! I pray you have a wonderful weekend and week. Love and hugs and bises! 🙂 ❤
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Such a beautiful post. My Social Snappers group went to Pakowhai Park and we couldn’t help but be in total awe at the wonders of nature that we saw.
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Thanks so much, R. The wonders of nature always leave me in awe too. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Oh the wonders of nature…sigh…so relaxing and peaceful. Thank you for these beautiful words.
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You’re so welcome, Cindy. Thank you for the comment. Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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Aw, butterflies – you know I love anything butterflied – including the larvae and the pupae.
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I do too, Noelle! They are so fascinating at all of their stages. 🙂 ❤
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Excellent message and pics LMS.
Love’n Hugs
Laurence.
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Why thank you, Sir L, for such a lovely comment. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Hugs’n love, N 🙂 ❤
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You’re most welcome. ❤
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Beautiful pictures, exquisite words that fit them so well. Who can doubt that a Higher Power has such precision and magnificence?
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Thank you, Micki. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. I can’t imagine any who doubts, but there are many, sadly! Blessings, Natalie 🙂 ❤
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