As Christmas recedes into yesteryear, and as turtles and other creatures sleep in frozen slumber, and the New Year dawns after the birth of winter, let us weather the sorrows and “Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each instant.”
I got your comment which because of my not being able to see such small print wound up in the trash. Sorrry!! You said, yes, yes and yes! to which i want to add “good health, too!” so we can keep exploring.
Yes, beyond the tides of time, what matters the most is to enjoy the wonder of each moment. Precious words, Ellen! And what a wonderful photo! Sending you light, love, and blessings, my friend, today and for the year ahead. Happy New Year! ✨💖🙏🍀
Your photograph captures the transition of the remaining hues of fall to the cold iciness of winter. Fabulous image, Ellen! Happy New Year! 🙂
December 31, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Thank you so much, Nancy, for your wonderful observation! And a very happy New Year to you and yours! Ellen
December 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
You’re welcome, Ellen. Thanks for the good wishes. 😁
December 31, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Happy New Year!!
December 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Happy New Year to you as well!
December 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Happy New Year, Ellen x
December 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Happy New Year to you and yours, J<3
December 31, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Beautiful, Ellen. Happy and healthy New Year, filled with smiles and joy.
December 31, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Thank you, Gigi, and happy New Year to you as well, full of epiphanies and breakthroughs!
December 31, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I got your comment which because of my not being able to see such small print wound up in the trash. Sorrry!! You said, yes, yes and yes! to which i want to add “good health, too!” so we can keep exploring.
January 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Yes, beyond the tides of time, what matters the most is to enjoy the wonder of each moment. Precious words, Ellen! And what a wonderful photo! Sending you light, love, and blessings, my friend, today and for the year ahead. Happy New Year! ✨💖🙏🍀
January 1, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Thank you, dear Susana, and sending you the very same wishes for light and love in the New Year! ❤️🙏🏽🌲🪺
January 1, 2026 at 10:17 AM
The beauty of your words and photography, the calmness you reflect on, ministers to so many hearts and souls. Have a happy New Year, my friend.
January 1, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Happy New Year, Dayle! Thank you!
January 1, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Happy New Year, Ellen.
January 1, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Happy New Year to you, Ronnie! May you have good health and find your new home and all sorts of other good stuff!
January 1, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Happy New Year, Ellen. A quiet time of reflection like your winter pond.
January 1, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Thank you, Cheyenne! Happy New Year to you!! Maybe this will be the Year we see what is beyond your gate!
January 1, 2026 at 9:08 PM
The Nature on the picture is at rest. Let our soul be at rest as well. May your next year Ellen be peaceful and happy!
January 2, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Thank you, Alexander… and yours as well!🙏🏽
January 2, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Happy New Year, Ellen! Yes, “the wonder and beauty of each instant” is to be fully enjoyed. What a beautiful message for the New Year!
January 2, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Yes, Yogananda’s quote says it all! Thanks, Dee! Happy New Year!
January 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Happy New Year, Ellen!
January 2, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Thanks, Mitch! Same to you!
January 2, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Happy and Blessed New Year 2026
January 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Thank you, Willie, and a happy and blessed new year to you and yours, Willie!
January 3, 2026 at 9:14 PM
You are very welcome… Thank you 🤗
January 3, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Belíssima fotografía 👏👏👏
January 7, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Molto gracie!
January 8, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Happy New Year!
January 8, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Thank you and the very same to you!
January 8, 2026 at 9:16 PM