Photographer John E. Walker in Oshawa, September 02, 2025, at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site.
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I truly appreciate the beauty of nature, and I enjoy your eye for capturing beautiful images. You don’t have to post every week; posting every second week or even monthly would be perfectly fine. With so many options to choose from, it takes time to fully appreciate each picture. There are 21 choices to go through, and I can select the images I want to save. The words "love," "compassion," and "community" resonate deeply with me, as they convey a sense of connection and empathy. I really enjoy this aspect of the network. Thanks for being awesome!
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Wow, just beautiful pictures. Great eye my friend.
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My favorite color purple and with the bees snd butterflies, just beautiful. Thank you for sharing this wonderful images.
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Just beautiful John, Im was out today and it was so nice just to feel the sun again. How can I support you this week?
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The Colours of Wellness: Green for Growth, Purple for Peace
💚🌿💜🦋 a palette of healing, vitality, and transformation
When I pause to reflect on my own journey, I often find inspiration in the smallest of moments, like watching a Cabbage White butterfly linger on a vibrant flower. At first glance, it may seem like nothing more than a fleeting scene, but for me, it carries a deeper message about health and wellness, and the path I am continuing to build.
The pale green wings of this butterfly remind me of balance, renewal, and the fresh beginnings that are possible when we commit to caring for our health. That same green surrounds me each day as I grow my plants indoors, in custom containers I’ve built myself, right in my kitchen. Instead of sunlight, they thrive under carefully chosen lighting, proving that with creativity and consistency, growth is always possible. Green, for me, is the colour of vitality and harmony; it reflects not only the health of the plants I nurture but also the wellness I am building for myself and others.
The deep purple blooms this butterfly feeds from bring another layer of meaning: wisdom, peace, and the nourishment of the spirit. I see this same richness when I check on my plants under their glow, knowing they are more than food; they are part of a bigger vision of resilience and wellness. Together, these colours remind me that true health is about balance: the body nourished by food, the mind enriched by learning and growth, and the heart strengthened by purpose.
For years, I have been working on practical steps that bring these ideas into real, tangible action. Health and wellness are not just concepts to me; they are daily practices, ongoing experiments, and a commitment to finding ways that everyone, especially those most in need, can benefit. My efforts are about more than a handout; they are about creating real skills, real opportunities, and real change that allow people to stand stronger on their own.
The next steps I’m working on are guided by this same vision: building simple, sustainable options that support not only personal health but community wellness. Whether it’s growing food in small spaces, sharing knowledge about natural ways to nourish ourselves and our pets, or creating programs that provide both immediate help and long-term growth, I am focused on practical solutions that empower people rather than just sustain them for a moment.
This butterfly reminds me that transformation does not happen overnight; it comes in stages, with patience, care, and trust in the process. That is how I see the path forward for my work as well: step by step, building a foundation that can support more and more people as time goes on. Health and wellness are for everyone, and every action we take, no matter how small, adds to the larger change we all need.
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