Exquisite Intricacy

Look closely at a flower, not only taking in the color but really observing all the details of the bloom.  What will be discovered is the exquisite intricacy of its form. Truly incredible really, that there are around 400,000 species of blooming plants that exist in the world with each showing off their uniqueness. Our senses are blessed & awakened by this beauty …. the exquisite intricacy…. zoom in, your senses will thank you!

xo, Jana

photo: Missouri Botanical Garden

Success Comes In Cans

It was 1980 and we were seated in our auditorium at Saguaro H.S. listening to a vibrant and fun motivational speaker. He was speaking to our Speech and Communications class, directed by Rose A. Nack.

The speaker’s name, Joel Weldon, professional public speaker, trainer and coach. He would later be known as instrumental in shaping the public speaking industry. He and Rose were great friends and we were excited to have Mr. Joel Weldon on our campus, enlighting us all!  Beaming with his Arizona tan and bright white smile, we hung on every energetic word!

Rose Nack’s students were blessed with so many incredible tools for success. She equipped us with great nuggets from her tool box that I know many of her students, including myself, still draw from to this day. Not only did she teach us about the importance of a positive attitude, she  helped us discover the genuine strengths each of us had within, helping us recognize and foster those gifts. And, as a bonus, she brought us Joel Weldon!

After Mr. Weldon was done shining his wisdom upon us that day, he left each of us with this quote and takeaway so we would never forget: “Success comes in cans, not in cannots”.  Written on a can of course, to make it fun and really drive it home. Thank you Joel Weldon and thank you to the incredible Rose Nack  … You made a big impression on us and planted amazing seeds for growth in our young minds! Forever grateful for your teachings, your wisdom and your dedication to us all!

~Jana

Into The Stillness

Through the haze,
it’s hard to see,
the distant light,
gently guiding me.

Into the stillness I go,
embracing the mystery,
taking it slow,
trusting the glow.

Surrounded by the beauty,
God’s hand in it all,
letting go of fear,
he’s got me,
even if I fall.

Into the stillness I go,
with strength & assurance,
it’s no mistake,
the heart is healing,
with each step I take.

Moving forward,
just being me,
walking with grace,
simple and carefree.

Into the stillness I go,
through the haze,
now I see,
he‘s always been there,
right beside me.

~Jana
Poetry 2024

  Photo: Open Art

Moon Majesty

Moon Majesty all aglow,
midnight companion,
drawing us close,
hugging the soul.

Moon Majesty,
setting the night ablaze,
shining your face,
batting your eyes,
in mysterious ways.

  Moon Majesty holding court,
beneath your radiance so bold,
memories are made,
stories are told.

A warm embrace,
a campfire song,
a tender kiss,
a quiet prayer,
the list goes on.

Moon Majesty,
what do you see from there high above,
do you shed a tear of sadness,
then a tear of love?

Moon Majesty all aglow,
midnight companion,
drawing us close,
hugging the soul.

Moon Majesty,
set the sky ablaze,
shine upon us from high above,
flood us with your majesty,
illuminate us with your love!

~Jana
Poetry 2024

Photo: Anzuoni