Dear Friend in Peace,

Mother Nature's silence, sounds,and splendor bring me home to profound joy and peace. A few years back, Ernie and I did a great deal of exploration in the Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park. We sloshed through the swamps feeling the ancient in the present moment. It was as if we were wading back 100 years with each slow step. The "Fak" is filled with ancient trees laden with a stunning variety of air plants and orchids. Imagine our delight in coming upon this awesome sight:

This magnificent flower dangling from a Cypress Tree is a Ghost Orchid,a rare and stunning sight. Being in the presence of its majesty and splendor filled our hearts with peaceful awe. It was as if we had been allowed entry into a magical world in which ancient wisdom, splendor and peace prevailed. We lingered there, transfixed by the overwhelming beauty, sacredness and peace of this awesome sight and setting.

It is a blessing and joy to share its majesty and awe with you through this photo. Mother Earth and her blessings are a sacred trust for us to protect and preserve as we rejoice in the awe and peace she brings into our hearts and lives.

What brings you awe? Music? Mountains? Clouds? Sunrise? Sunset? Stars at night? Beaches? Singing? Babies? Butterflies? Ants? Caterpillars? Chanting? Whatever it is, offer yourself the peace of awe daily. fill your heart with awe and breathe in the peace you came to be, breathe out everything that is not peace. Luxuriate in the Peace of Awe daily and be a vital part of creating more peace on Earth.

Thank you for your commitment to peace and for living the Peace of Awe every day through your mindful choices of thoughts, words, and actions.

Yours in peace and love always,
Donna

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