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I love seeing the full moon at night. It always feels like a special glow that reveals the beauty of the world with a backdrop of sky and stars. This night, I was also thrilled to see the speck of Mars. It made me think how much bigger it is than the moon. Like our hopes, goals and dreams, the true size of what we have inside can never be seen from the outside. The size of a dream can only be seen by the dreamer. When we fuel our passions and follow our dreams, we achieve impossible goals that can bring us happiness, transform our lives and change the world. Onwards! +

Childhood memories filled with love and kindness, spark the spirit of Christmas today, and shines brightly through all our tomorrows

Each time I see ducks splashing and swimming around a lake or pond, I am reminded of how, despite differences, distance or changes, we are all together in our life journey. We provide encouragement as we look forward to our most memorable moments, we help each other in times of need, celebrate our best days and cheer our greatest victories. We are all unique, special and precious. Each of us are a part of nature, helping one another as we go, dreaming our best dreams and moving forward with deep hopes, great dreams and limitless determination. Onwards! +

Christmas is an inner glow, warming us throughout the season and lighting the fire inside our hearts

The setting sun is one of my favorite sights to capture. I love seeing the fading light as colors fill the horizon and another day comes to a close. I think about how beautiful the world is all around us and look forward to seeing and sharing every day to come. Let go of all doubts, fears and worries at close of day. The last point of light is a spark of inspiration; providing greater wisdom, added strength and limitless opportunities for tomorrow’s victory. Onwards! +

Celebrate the day of joy and charity so we may all become rich in both.

The holiday season encourages us all to create happy memories for today so tomorrow can bring a smile when we think of yesterday.

I love seeing the many varieties of birds every day. Each time I find a new image to capture, I see connections between nature and us. It’s inspiring to look into the world and find more ways we are all connected to one another, whether it is in our challenges, goals or paths to happiness. We must always focus on the things that matter most. When we stay focused on our goals, we stop the daily grind from ruffling our feathers as we move forward with our passions, maintain our hopes and live our greatest dreams. Onwards! +

Blessed is the season of gift giving, smiles, sharing, and love that fills the world

Christmas magic is made to enrich our spirits and fill our hearts.

The Christmas story, Christmas songs and the Christmas spirit, bring joy and happiness to one and all.

While on travel, I crossed paths with an interesting sight. Two unique creations from different generations that were designed to support us throughout our lives. I was impressed by the operation and engineering that went into each device. They made me think, about how, those of us who witnessed the beginning of the internet have seen amazing advancements in technology over a short span of years. Just imagine what miracles will come when the youth of today get to see the wonders of tomorrow. Our path through time is part of a shared journey. Advancements we make, abilities we acquire and connections we build, continue to develop as we create better ways to advance and shape a better world. Onwards! +

Christmas magic makes the world kinder, joyful and more beautiful.

Some of the most dense areas of tree growth are often the most amazing to see. Nature has very little keeping it from growing as much as it wants to, allowing for constant growth and incredible heights. I like to think of it as a perfect analogy for our inspirations. As long as we fuel our dreams, there is no telling how much we will accomplish in life or how big our dreams will be. We have no limits when it comes to our hopes, dreams and passions. Like in nature, when we reach for the light of inspiration, there is nothing to keep us from dreaming bigger, climbing higher and reaching for the stars. Onwards! +

Every joy we share with others comes back to us every day, every year and touches every life.

Going out to enjoy the day is a habit that is good to have. Seeing the beauty of the world and taking in fresh air while stretching our legs is a bonus we can all take part in. Whenever I spot a still pond or lake, it makes me think about the way we see the world and how we face every day with more confidence as the years go by. Experience is the best teacher for and the more we encounter along our journey, the more we can face going forward. We walk a path of ultimate strength and wisdom. We stand strong every day adversity crosses our paths and reflect on every life lesson learned, incredible challenges met and ultimate victories won. Onwards! +

The joy of the season brightens lives, eases burdens and fills our hearts with the magic of Christmas.

I see many animals along my daily walks and hikes that vary from rabbits and turtles to Coyote and deer. Seeing cats and dogs on their own is not common, but I’ve seen them from time to time as well. This particular cat was having fun in a park, playing with leaves and stalking bugs. I watched for a while, thinking about the hunting instinct pets have despite being domesticated. Our own pursuits rival those of nature, ensuring our dominance around the world as both hunters and protectors. We’re all hunters in our own way. We hunt for a better life seeking opportunities, hunt for bigger dreams as we discover our passions and hunt for better lives working towards bigger and brighter tomorrows. Onwards! +

It is always interesting when I explore areas where plants are few and dunes are plentiful. I like to think of these places as further examples of how resilient nature can be. Since we are part of nature, it also shows us we can adapt to our surroundings and face life’s challenges. Each challenge we discover is an opportunity in disguise. Dreams we follow, passions we live and wins we claim, come to light when we overcome fears, set aside doubts and embrace the inspiration of life. Onwards! +

Seeing butterflies always makes every walk an uplifting experience. I like to think about how we all transform over the years from who we were in our youth to who we are today. Finding inspiration or discovering our passion in life can reveal beauty we have all around us, opening the door to a world of limitless possibilities. The most transformative element in life is experience. Failures teach humility, challenges add to our strength and each trial and error transforms our life goals into unwavering determination. Onwards! +

I like stopping at train tracks when I come across them. (And there’s no train coming) It reminds me of years gone by when I would try to balance myself as long as possible as I did my best to walk the rails. No matter what age we may be, sometimes a challenge presents itself and we take the plunge. Inspiration is much the same, showing our hearts the path others may miss as we follow a line of dedication and effort towards what dreams may come. When we follow our hopes, dreams and passions, the tracks we create lead to the train of destiny. Every goal we set and choice we make are paths forward; past doubts, beyond fears, and leading us to ultimate victory. Onwards! +

The beauty of nature is always close. When I walked past a cluster of thorns and vines, I was amazed at the vibrant colors shining from above as they mixed with deep colors below. It made me think about the beauty and strength that allows nature and us, to overcome every season, storm and obstacle. No matter what challenges we face, we rise to the occasion as we move forward with focus, inner strength and unwavering determination. The beauty we seek will always shine through. From the heartfelt passion inside us to dreams of a lifetime. Everything we pursue becomes a guiding light, revealing beauty both inside our hearts and throughout the world. Onwards! +

I love it when a sunset turns into an epic sight that fills the sky. It makes me think of a movie coming to an end with inspiring music playing for us all. After each day’s adventure, we set aside our burdens, take time to reflect on our hard-won victories and let the vibrant colors fill our world with endless beauty and inspiring light. The end of every day is an event to celebrate. By close of day, we have grown in both strength and wisdom, taken time to follow our biggest dreams, and are crossing the finish line to another day conquered. Onwards! +

When the moon is barely visible, I like to think about how close we are to a new cycle that will brighten every night to come. Some challenges seem impossible and some setbacks feel like a defeat. However, in time we learn that experience is the best teacher, showing us what to avoid, how to adapt, and ultimately, how to win. The fading light at close of day provides a bright moment to us all. We get to let go of every past doubt, fear and setback as we renew our strength, add to our wisdom and build better and brighter tomorrows. Onwards! +

The wonder of nature will never stop providing inspiration for us all. Whether we go on walks to find the beauty that surrounds us or to see the similarities in our lives; the birds we see, flowers we find and sunsets we enjoy always becomes part of our shared and inspired journey. The light of inspiration fuels our limitless passions. When we embrace our inspired hopes and dreams, setbacks and challenges become stepping stones for us to keep trying harder, reaching further and flying higher. Onwards! +