May something beautiful emerge from all of the wasted moments of our lives.

Ah, the joys of backpacking! To lift a rock, scoop out some soil, and discover that "answering the call of Nature" on this particular occasion meant being watched over by several beautiful Columbines - and then offering them my own nutrients in return. I pray that, making a virtue out of a vice, all of the seemingly "wasted" and undisciplined moments of my life might similarly serve as compost for something beautiful to emerge :)


Photo: Colorado Columbines and The Morning Duty near by backpacker's campsite, Grand Teton National Park, WY, July 6, 2015