At the Zoo: always fun and full of inspiration

    As the weather gets nicer and more beautiful, my kids and I are just itching to go out and have fun. The above images are pictures we took at the zoo. Now, although I am not particularly fond of the idea of holding animals in a man made environment, my two beautiful kids wanted to go to to the zoo and so we went. I have to say it was a lot of fun. Living in an urban region (10 miles from NYC), I often forget how beautiful nature can be and how we are all connected....every creature, person, tree, flowers, the breeze, you name it. We are all one and interconnected. I am reminded to take time and spend more time outside, or just to sit on the grass and listen to the beautiful songs of birds, to feel the gentle breeze as it tickles my hair, and to bathe in the healing rays of the sun. Not only to I feel at peace when I am outside, at the mountains, beach or other natural landscapes, I also feel more clear minded and more creative. And for an artist, creativity is important. So for all my readers, I urge you take a break even if its just for 10 minutes. Go outside and just sit or walk. Breathe. Or create a nature journal and let nature inspire you as you connect to the universal energy that we are part of!