There is a quiet light that shines in every heart. It draws no attention to itself though it is always secretly there. It is what illuminates our minds to see beauty, our desire to seek possibility and our hearts to love life. Without this subtle quickening our days would be empty and wearsome, and no horizon would ever awaken our longing. Our passion for life is quietly sustained from somewhere in us that is wedded to the energy and excitement of life. This shy inner light is what enables us to recognize and receive our very presence here as blessing. We enter the world as strangers who all at once become heirs of a harvesting of memory, spirit and dream that has long proceeded us and will now unfold nourish and sustain us. The gift of the world is our first blessing.
John O’Donohue, Benedictus
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Earl
Was that Ladybug still alive and “kicking?” You’ve had a couple of cold snaps there and I didn’t know if it was a survivor.
Monte Stevens
This image was taken in November of 2024. I never thought about how the cold weather affects them. Ladybugs, rely on external environmental temperatures to regulate their body heat. Ladybugs absorb warmth from their surroundings. This means that on cooler days, their activity levels may decrease as they become sluggish, while warmer temperatures stimulate their movement and feeding behaviors. During colder months, ladybugs often seek shelter to maintain an optimal temperature, allowing them to conserve energy until conditions become warm and cozy again. Now we know.