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Filling the Cup
March 09, 2006
I often say we've got a budget deficit, that's important. We've got a trade deficit, that's critical. But what I worry about the most is our empathy deficit.
~ Barack Obama
Having just purchased a fancy new wide angle lens, Rob has been on a tear... shooting everything from the new see-all point of view that an ultra-wide-angle lens affords. The man loves his coffee. It's no surprise he would end up shooting what he loves the most!
There's a romance, I think, to shooting with a lens that allows one to see the world in a way that the mind can't easily imagine. As I intentionally pace down a new path of meditation this month, I find my view of the world and life expanding, and my heart feels as though it is expanding along with the passing scenery.
See the world in a different way. Widen your view. Open your heart.
Posted by vincent at March 9, 2006 03:47 PM
Comments
I love Barak Obama....*sigh* Such a brilliant man...
Posted by: Lauren at March 14, 2006 10:45 AM
That's the best photo of coffee ever. Almost makes me want to drink coffee. Almost.
Now I am off to start my day, with the twin goals of widening my view and opening my heart.
Posted by: Lynn at March 14, 2006 10:50 AM
beautiful words. i was struck by the eyes of the woman on your header--she reminds me so much of a portrait i've seen of the poet edna st. vincent millay.
Posted by: la vie en rose at March 14, 2006 12:30 PM
I **like** that shot!
...and as always your pouring words into the blend.
Posted by: dan at March 14, 2006 02:16 PM
You are my inspiration. I was just thinking that I need a new perspective, and there you go and tell me I was right. Look with a new lens. Sounds like a winner.
Posted by: janet at March 14, 2006 03:56 PM
That's almost pornographic for those of us who live for our morning coffee...hehe. Makes my mouth water and taste buds sing just looking at it. Lord help me.
Posted by: samtzmom at March 14, 2006 05:47 PM
It seems as if my worldview has been widening a lot lately.. my thinking being stretched by the words of fellow bloggers.
It's not always an easy process but worthwhile.
Thanks for your words. (and your beautiful pictures)
Posted by: aola at March 14, 2006 08:46 PM
Hee... I find this entry is both inspiring and somewhat pornographic. This warms the cockles of my little heart, really... it does.
Posted by: Susan at March 14, 2006 09:01 PM
Pornographic? Nothing so lowbrow. I prefer caffeine erotica!
Posted by: G. at March 15, 2006 09:54 AM
...big heart!
Posted by: dan at March 15, 2006 01:38 PM
~ I love Barak Obama too! He is so real, and speaks the truth fluently.
~ That is one heckuva gorgeous coffee photo! Maybe I like it 'cause it looks like chocolate.
~ Oh no, your mention of meditation reminds me that you asked me about meditation techniques ages ago, and I never got around to responding! So sorry!!!
Posted by: Wandering Willow at March 20, 2006 09:51 PM