Perceptions in Contrasts and Similarities – Wood Knot Face and Hibiscus – Picture to Ponder – v6-issue 30

by Sheila Finkelstein on July 28, 2010

Before discussing today’s Picture to Ponder photos and queries, I want to give a quick “quick heads up” for the business builders among you – Last week I told you about my coach Mollys Gordon’s program for finding your “Just Right Clients” and included a link to her complimentary MP3 download, chock full of information and useful tools. Scroll down below the SRQs for a link to the download page. There is a special offer which expires 7/31

Also, for the aspiring writers considering the possibilities of having a book published, my friend Lynn Serafinn did a webinar interview last week which is available for complimentary download. She is doing another webcast tomorrow, 7/29, where you can have your questions answered. More information is down below the Goldilock’s information.

Also, for the aspiring writers considering the possibilities of having a book published, my friend Lynn Serafinn had a webinar interview last week – available for complimentary download, and is doing another webinar tomorrow, 7/29, where you can have your questions answered. More information is below the Goldilock’s information.

Now on to Today’s Photos

wood knot in Green Cay with slanted face no eyesMasked wood knot face on side panel of boardwalk railing
at Green Cay Wetlands

hibiscus in shadows at nightHibiscus at night, lit by a full moon and poolside lights

Today’s Photos Story
I haven’t taken many pictures the past few weeks, so I was trusting that the “perfect” featured photos for today would “show up” in a search through my photo folders.

I could hypothesize why these two became the photos of choice, share the “stories” they may be telling and, for today, I think I’ll leave the “stories” for you to create, if you so wish.

In addition to each of the photos individually, and what they might be expressing, you might wonder why I’ve chosen to feature two such very different images in the same issue. I’ll let you create a “story” of commonality around that also.

Suffice it to say, on my end, I see the two working together aesthetically in terms of artistic composition. I see/feel definite similarities in textures, despite one being a delicate, soft-petaled flower and the other hard, rough wood. There is also repetition of some of the linear patterns in both pictures and even colors that are similar.

Self-Reflecting Queries
I have, obviously, combined two very different subjects as a unit for this issue of Picture to Ponder. In reflecting on that:

I wonder, are there people in your life who are so different you would never think to be interacting with them at the same time, or in the same room? If one or more persons flash into your mind, I invite you to look further to see where there might be some common ground, or complementary characteristics.

Do you see anything? If so, are there empowering opportunities for everyone that might develop from that, if you put them/you all together?

And are there other elements in your life – any projects – to which you could apply the same, or similar, criteria?

As always have fun playing with these photos queries. Then please share your experiences with us in the COMMENTS section below . I’d also love to read any of the “stories” you made up about the images.


For Business Owners interested in Getting More Clients

Molly Gordon, my personal coach, did an outstanding teleclass call recently to introduce her new Goldilocks Strategy for Getting Clients that Fit Just-Right. She is offering a 33% discount on the already very reasonable program. This special expires on July 31st.

On the fr*ee call which she entitled “5 Proven Steps to Getting More Clients Even if You’re Allergic to Biz” she went into depth on 5 strategies for doing just that. Chock full of suggestions and details on implementing these steps, you can get an Instant-No-Obligation Download of the MP3 recording of the call at Goldilocks Preview. I highly recommend listening to this call if you are looking to expand your business.


For Writers and Those Who Dream of Writing a Book

My friend Lynn Serafinn from Spirit Authors would like to know: “What is YOUR burning question about taking your writing or book project forward?”

She will be answering YOUR questions on WEBCAST 2 on Thursday, July 29th, at 3 PM EDT which you can ask when you sign up for the FR*EE webcasts for writers and authors, aimed at answering your questions about writing, publishing, book promotion and beyond.

WEBCAST 1 was last week. Lynn’s very special guest on the first was the “Get a Book Deal Coach”, Stephanie Gunning. Steph talked about how to “Transform Your Spiritual Wisdom into Marketable Books.”

There is still time to participate “Live” on tomorrow’s webcast and/or get the replay as well as a fr*ee download of WEBCAST 1.

To read more about these fr*ee webcasts, and to register your place, see BOOK WRITING.


{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }

Debii July 28, 2010 at 6:04 pm

Love the wood face – reminded me of the “forest friends” face that was on a tree in my friend’s backyard in SC. And the colors of the hibiscus are so “otherworldly”. Great shots, Sheila!

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Sheila Finkelstein July 28, 2010 at 7:01 pm

Thanks, Debii. I appreciate your feedback and that it’s bringing memories to you. Love the “forest friends” and “otherworldly” comment. Sounds like some “stories” could be elaborated on or created from there 🙂

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Julie Jordan Scott August 4, 2010 at 1:41 pm

You know what’s funny, Sheila? I don’t see a face in the first photo. I see the symbol for PI in math, you know, 3.1417 etc etc etc? It cracked me up because I looked at the photo and said to myself, “I wonder what Sheila is seeing in this and I wonder if I am seeing the same thing?”

My friend Molly (different than Gordon, this one is Molly O’Meara who yes, was conceived in Ireland of American parents!) and I were comparing notes. She, like you, tends to find faces everywhere. I, on the other hand, am always finding heart shapes.

So this PI fits neither but I found it fun to tell you…

I always treasure your work, dear Sheila.

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Sheila Finkelstein August 4, 2010 at 2:17 pm

Thanks so much, Julie.

Now, I don’t see the PI. The portion of the “face”, angled to our left, that we see is the nose and the perhaps “smirky” mouth, or maybe it’s simply smiling. The eyes are totally covered by the large angled board at the top.

I do so much appreciate your “treasuring” my work. Back at you. I did, btw, share about your writing camp in my last post here – Velvet Textures – Memories of Life . Love the participants’ writing coming out of it linked to from Writing Camp on Facebook

Thanks again.

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