With the end of the semester (I got two "A"s!!!) and now with teaching summer art workshops, I haven't been making up to see my family in Ojai quite as often. Not too long ago though, I was able to enjoy a spring walk through the land of The Ojai Foundation. I went with my Dad, my sister Penny and my nephew Benjamin.
from the website:
The mission of The Ojai Foundation is to strengthen individuals, families schools and communities by teaching ways to listen and speak from the heart, to honor life's passages and to appreciate our connection with nature- supporting the emergence of a compassionate, sustainable and peaceful world.
Cool, huh?
There are numerous places to sit and contemplate, meditate, and enjoy the beauty of Southern California. I can't believe I had never been there! Here is just a little preview ...
Come forth into the light of things.
Let nature be your teacher.
~William Wordsworth
The invariable mark of wisdom
is to see the miraculous in the common.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
To be surprised, to wonder, is to begin to understand.
~Jose Ortega Y Gasset
After a day's walk
everything has twice its value.
~George Macauley Trevelyan
That reminds me, I should go for a walk! Have a beautiful weekend, my friends!
p.s. Just went on my sister Penny's blog and she posted photos from here too! She also posted some other BEAUTIFUL Ojai photos in her previous post, Casitas Vista.
Check out her blog HERE!
24 comments:
beautiful pictures Lu ... looks like a magical special place!
one of the special spots ....good to slow down and wonder for awhile....lovely....
Really cool photos Cobalt.It seems like a very peaceful place.
I wish you a grand weekend filled with peace,love and wonders!
NIce memories. We have to go back and to Meher Mount! Shelley wants to go to. Let us know!
Lucinda,
Its always a pleasure to read you....
i tried catching up with your posts, and 'listening' to your wonderful stories as with a friend.
You've dedication to your dad for the Father's day is very moving.
Bravo! for the A's....
Though your pictures and words i've had a great promenade at Ojai foundations too....
i used to be greatly inspired by
J Krishnamurti during my adolesence.
J Krishnamurti spoke a lot at Ojai....making me think of it as a quite contemplative environment.
i love your quotes too!
Many blessing to you.
Melissa- thanks! Yes it is! Good energy!
Mermaid- yes it is special! I want to go back soon!
BB- Thanks BB, yes it was quite peaceful! An amazing weekend to you too!
PK- Yes, we do ... and to the other tree!!! I still have to post my tree photos!
Linda- Thank you! :)
Craftsman- as always, thank you for your beautiful comments and taking the time to meander through the blog!
I am refreshed!
Ahhh....Nature, YES. Nature teaches us, IF WE STOP LONG ENOUGH, that there is something greater than us. AND THANK YOU DEAREST for coming to visit me. I love Provence as well, and you had a great idea: WINE, PROVENCE and simply pondering on what is beautiful. Merci for the inspiration!!! Anita
Wow, what a beautiful spot! So magical and you can feel the positive energy! Nature is such a gift! I really loved this post! Thanks so much for sharing these gorgeous pictures! And, thanks for coming by my blog ;o) Stacy
Sounds beautiful (like your photos)... and peaceful. Thanks for the discovery.
Don- Happy you are refreshed, my friend! :)
Anita- always great to visit you and your beautiful world of images, thanks for the return visit!
Dual- Thanks! And thanks for stopping by!
Otli- You're welcome, and merci!
so wonderful to see this beautiful place through your eyes, lens and heart. I think I was there once, so long ago. it was a dry season. wonderful quotes too, thank you.
Thank you for stopping by and the sweet comments about my anniversary and photos! I'm glad you comments as it gave me the opportunity to find your page, your art work is stunning, and I've enjoyed exploring all your posts.
Have a wonderful week ahead...
Joni
A wonderful blog, it's a pleasure too see this nice work.
warm greetings, Joop
thanks for your comment by the fox.
Beautiful series of photos of The Ojai Foundation interesting
People and places like this are an inspiration that the world is indeed a beautiful place and people are full of love and hope! Thanks for the walk...
This looks like the most beautiful place to walk....xv
Great set of photos! The Ojai sign shot is lovely.
Congratulations on the two 'A's!
Hi Lucinda, a pleasure reading your posts and your photos ....
A wonderful entry.
Greetings .-
Wow Lu!!...such a magnificently beautiful post...I would feel quite at home in these beautiful settings and sceneries you ahve shared...feels so BLISSFUL!!!...shine on..and thankyou for always sharing your special magic and beauty through all that you do..through your words..imagery and wisdom!
Happy Summer to you...wishing you many sparkles along te way and new advntures!
Victoria
PS: such FAB photos..highly meditative...thankyou!!
Gorgeous gorgeous flowers! Love the coral color. xo style, she wrote
The photos are beautiful. This is my kind of place. Jim and I will have to take a walk there one day.
Why am I drawn to this place?? When i saw that circle of rocks, I was pulled even closer. I make circles of rocks. I have a circle tattooed on my arm. I want to visit!
Very, very cool!!! Love the photos -- especially the maze and the gallardia.
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