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Posted by John E Walker on January 21, 2026 at 7:24 in Monarch Butterflies, 2022, and Parkwood Estate National Historic Site

Photographer John E. Walker in Oshawa, 2022 Sept 17, at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site.

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  • John E Walker January 21, 2026 7:34
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    🌿 Looking Back, Seeing More 🦋

    Looking back at this image years later, I see more than a monarch resting on a zinnia—I see a lesson that time has gently revealed.

    🦋 The monarch is stillness in motion. A life shaped by change, yet unhurried in this moment. It reflects how growth and healing don’t demand constant effort. Sometimes, the most important progress happens when we pause.

    🌺 The zinnia stands bold and open, its deep red petals a symbol of life force, courage, and vitality. It blooms without apology, even when conditions are imperfect. Its golden center speaks of nourishment—offered freely, without expectation.

    ✨ Together, they remind me of something easy to forget:
    • Strength can be gentle • Rest is not failure
    • Beauty is a form of medicine

    💭 With time, this image has become a quiet reflection on health and wellness—how healing unfolds naturally when we stop fighting the process and start trusting it.

    🌱 Growth doesn’t always look dramatic. 🌱 Healing doesn’t need to be rushed.
    🌱 Simply being present can be enough.

    💛 Looking back, this moment still whispers the same truth it did then—perhaps even more clearly now:

    ❤️ You are loved.


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  • Peter Mabey June 18, 2025 8:00
    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!
  • Peter Mabey June 15, 2025 19:53
    Wow, just beautiful pictures. Great eye my friend.
  • Peter Mabey June 15, 2025 19:52
    My favorite color purple and with the bees snd butterflies, just beautiful. Thank you for sharing this wonderful images.
  • Peter Mabey April 13, 2025 21:41
    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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