Photographer John E. Walker in Oshawa, 2022 Sept 06, 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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✨ Reaching the Center ✨
A Reflection on Nourishment, Presence, and Transformation
Looking back at this image now, years later, it feels even more intentional—almost instructional in what it quietly teaches.
🦋 A Monarch butterfly, wings open in warm amber and black, rests on a red zinnia. Its proboscis is fully extended into the yellow center, reaching deep for nourishment. No rush. No waste. Just presence.
🦋 TRANSFORMATION & TRUST The Monarch is a living reminder that growth happens in stages. Caterpillar → chrysalis → butterfly.
Healing works the same way.
🌱 Slow changes
🌱 Intentional pauses
🌱 Trust in timing
Wellness is not instant—it is practiced.
🌺 STRENGTH & VITALITY The red zinnia blooms boldly, even in heat and difficult conditions.
❤️ Red speaks to life force, courage, and resilience.
This flower reminds us that showing up—even imperfectly—is strength.
🌼 NOURISHMENT AT THE CORE This is the heart of the image.
The Monarch’s proboscis reaching into the golden center is an act of self-care.
✨ Go inward
✨ Seek real nourishment
✨ Feed what sustains you
What we consume matters:
🥗 Food 💭 Thoughts
🗣️ Words
🛌 Rest
💛 Love
🔎 A QUIET WELLNESS TRUTH ✔ Healing requires presence
✔ Nourishment must be intentional
✔ Transformation cannot be rushed
There is no hesitation here—only purpose.
✨ A REMINDER, YEARS LATER ✨ Wellness is an active choice.
It happens when we slow down enough to recognize what truly feeds us.
🌿 Choose what nourishes you 🧘 Release what drains you
🦋 Trust your unfolding
Captured in a single moment of nature—this is health and wellness, quietly doing its work.