In The Green …
It’s a colour that can’t be avoided. It’s everywhere, even if it looks like no nature could live here – if here were a hole in a wall – there it is, green – if only a speck to start with. Nature’s primary colour.
And between the Sun and Earth, with some influence of the Moon and planets, all the other colours arise, each having its own place of being – like leaves on a Sunflower stalk.
And it is all done inside, deep in the psyche that is the inner of deep outer space. It’s where colour is made, first. Then it happens ‘out’ here. In other words it is created in the act of seeing.
You don’t have to believe anything to know if this is true. You only have to look when the mind is still. Or look ‘past’ or through the mind to the other side of it, inside, as you would dirt on a window pane, and you will see what is there now.
The best way to do this is just ignore what arises from the mind as thought, and as an aid focus on the simple tingling sensation anywhere in the body – one and the other.
Eyes closed helps, in the darkness is good, comfortable. But it can be done anywhere, any time, by anybody who is so inclined.
Look past the things of mind and see what you see. It could be anything, but it is surely right for you, as sure as night follows day. It is surely true, and may not be so tomorrow.
Look into the depths of deep inner space, past the forms that have been gathered in this life, and on the way in you will see all that you were on the way out.
Only now you don’t have to hold on to any of it, let go. Or hold to the simple sensation, the tingling, anywhere you find it. Or the sense of wellbeing, being well – it has little to do with physical health.
Everybody who’s searching is looking for origins, the why and where from, or solution outside when all that is needed is to look inside to where it all comes from.
What is it that is behind the forms of mind, and in the forms of nature, that is not man made?
When stillness descends. What is it?
Or after some work in the garden, or a walk in the field, sit down and close your eyes. It’s possible the pure psychic impression of the nature you have just been in and acknowledging will be resonating in your mind. Let it be, relax.
Let it ring inside as the bell rings out here, hold to nothing. The re-sounding of your sweet nature.
And be at peace, because nothing else really matters.
Hmmmm?
Mark Berkery ……. Click any picture to enlarge in a new tab
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Nature's Place 
Awesome shots, love the syphid.
Thanks M.
Another stunning set of photos Mark – I just can’t stop looking at them! So beautiful. Thanks for sharing them.
Thanks James.
thanks for sharing..great photos
Thanks Michael.
Wow!! The colours and the whole details are just amazing! It’s unbelievable how a camera can capture those little animals =) Love this post!!
Thanks Maike. The times allow it and it’s one more way of keeping feet on the ground. Well, slowing them down a bit maybe … :)
Awesome-thank you!
Thanks Sarah.
I had a job interview today, well… kind-of. I filled out a bunch of paperwork and then the lady disappeared and that was it. I’m waiting to hear back from her, and was getting quite anxious about it. So while my brain’s been going at 100 miles an hour thinking up *all* kinds of reasons why she wouldn’t call, I’ve been fidgeting to keep myself occupied. I checked my email inbox and there was a new post from you. I clicked on it, and it was just the medicine I needed to check myself and let go… Another beautiful, if short, emotional journey travelled.
Thank you.
Hello Naila. The mind will fill any space given and it has little good to say. Do you know what you did? You gave your attention to a simple pleasure, knowing the other was a waste of time and a big downer. Good that it works for some. :)
I tried taking some photos of insects when I went to a butterfly farm yesterday………….. they were pretty rubbish in comparison. These are amazing x
Thanks Katie. Did you practise for a couple years first, the right technique and principles? :)
perfect angle, and these photos: insects, nothing feel disgusted. they’re have a unique side that only little bit who know their beauty.
Thanks Salma. Disgust is just a trick of the mind. They are a unique beauty, each and all.
Don’t forget to click on a pic to open it in another tab, best in FireFox 11 or 12 – it’s optimised for viewing.
Thank you for sharing the beautiful place about green.
Thank you Clara, for joining in … :)
The journey is awesome Mark, simple amazing.
Thanks Lydia. Only a few need see to break through the curtains of mind … :)
de bien jolies bébettes
Yes Chantal, pretty little babies … Good enough to eat even … :)
Great macro work…You have inspired me to get out the extension tubes and crawl around the yard today.
Thanks Marylynne.
Crawling isn’t absolutely necessary, but let us know how it goes. :)
nice set… or, should I say, another nice set of pictures ;-)
I have a digcamera with raynox at work. From time to time I leave my mobile at desk, take the camera and go search for inscects. Crawling in the grass makes me so happy, I don’t even need to do such impressive photos like above. Nevertheless, this is a goal, I wish to achieve some day ;-)
Thanks Onibe. It is good being in the grass, just for itself. For pictures you need time to master the skills involved, so when you are ready you will. :)
yes, everything – at the end – is about time ;). I think it’s worth trying. Regards!
Sure, everything takes time, though there is a timeless state … Of course it’s worth it if you want to …
WOW! So beautiful! Thanks for sharing! cheers!
Thanks Li, much appreciated.
An astonishing sequence of photos.
Thank you Sam. These creatures are hard to see sometimes but there is always something at our feet.