“This is the power of art: The power to transcend our own self-interest, our solipsistic zoom-lens on life, and relate to the world and each other with more integrity, more curiosity, more wholeheartedness.”
Maria Popova
Heavy rains this morning as I sat in my car at Pineridge Natural Area enjoying, listening, watching and journaling. I sat there for an hour as nature received it’s gift of life sustaining rain. We have had several days of 30-70% chance of rain which has provided beautiful skies. This image was taken Friday morning at Arapaho Bend Natural Area. I wonder if the power of art Maria is referring to in her quote is our observation of art, the partaking in the making of art or both. I am of the belief that I must be present to experience the power of natures art and thus be a part of it. Enjoy your Sunday!
6 Comments
Tom Dills
Beautiful clouds and lovely reflections, Monte.
Art has many powers, and that holds true regardless of whether we are creators or viewers.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Tom. I think this is going to be one of my favorite images.
Faye White
Gorgeous reflections! Hope your week is sunny
Monte Stevens
Thank you, Faye. This morning was heavy fog and mist. However, the sun has just come out and feels wonderful. And, may you have a wonderful week.
Mark
Sure could use some of that rain here. Mostly we are getting smoke from fires in Alberta, CA – which seems strange just to type it and think about the distance it is drifting.
Monte Stevens
I had those same thoughts about the distance the smoke can travel. We experienced the smoke a few weeks ago but the wind currents have shifted so we see less of it. I notice the smoke mostly in the mornings along the eastern horizon when the sun filters it into a dirty brown color. We sure have had the rain here while I’m aware there are many who need it and want it. If I can bottle it up I’ll send you some!