gifts from the road

literally 

be mindful of the passage of time

and 
love is everywhere if you are open to it ... 

changes

 'the ground submits to the sky and suffers whatever comes.

tell me, is the earth worse for giving in like that?'

~ rumi

as water causes reactions with the elements, creating a weathered beauty of patina and texture... so too do tears, adding depth and beauty to our souls...

~~~

tears that follow the contours of the face, 

as droplets on branches, leaves & rock faces...

leaving behind changes for better or for worse (or even just because)... 

adding the color of joy and grief to our souls... 

pressing us to gratitude for being able to feel these things at all... 

experimenting

btw - rust

'i have always looked upon decay as being just as wonderful

and rich an expression of life as growth.'

~ henry miller

inspired by a trip to the eastern state penitentiary in philadelphia -