tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post4190345337912794769..comments2023-10-22T10:31:09.224-04:00Comments on Just BEing John-Michael: Glass-Wing Butterfly ... and MeJohn-Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-90088845855809172192008-03-19T10:27:00.000-04:002008-03-19T10:27:00.000-04:00For me nitebyrd , the simplest of things are enjoy...For me <B><I>nitebyrd </B></I>, the simplest of things are enjoyed as the most "gentle on my mind." <BR/><BR/>NAMASTEJohn-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-62047259521913919672008-03-19T10:06:00.000-04:002008-03-19T10:06:00.000-04:00Many times it's the simplest thing that has the mo...Many times it's the simplest thing that has the most beauty because it's whispering, not screaming, to you.nitebyrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967190902623933068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-87289032842471733242008-03-18T21:36:00.000-04:002008-03-18T21:36:00.000-04:00I am happy to have my enjoyment of it multiplied b...I am happy to have my enjoyment of it multiplied by your enjoyment <B><I>Nicole P</B></I>, I am glad that you visited (and said hello)John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-71929397270324735662008-03-18T20:54:00.000-04:002008-03-18T20:54:00.000-04:00Beautiful post John-Michael! I have never seen nor...Beautiful post John-Michael! I have never seen nor heard of a butterfly like this before!<BR/>Thanks for sharing!Nicole Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17573744086439526817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-77186391875726143242008-03-17T23:12:00.000-04:002008-03-17T23:12:00.000-04:00There is definitely something to be said for trans...There is definitely something to be said for transparency, as Mother Nature, reminds us. I think this butterflies are native to only South America? Anyhoo, it's wild to think that so many butterflies have 'eyes' upon their wings that kind of look back at us & this little beauty allows us to see beyond.skinnylittleblondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04948889861251533317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-16544502776345227852008-03-17T18:58:00.000-04:002008-03-17T18:58:00.000-04:00Why, Yes, I do believe that it is, indeed, as beau...Why, Yes, I do believe that it is, indeed, as beautiful (in the absolute) as you say, <B><I>aims</B></I>. We are in happy agreement.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-7503280055743896582008-03-17T18:56:00.000-04:002008-03-17T18:56:00.000-04:00Had that butterfly lit next to your eyes, My lovel...Had that butterfly lit next to your eyes, My lovely <B><I>Hilary</B></I>, I fear that I would have missed it entirely. [smile] I am happy that the awe that I feel, over that tiny masterpiece of Life's handiwork, was heard by your receptive Spirit.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-43922124401947600442008-03-17T18:52:00.000-04:002008-03-17T18:52:00.000-04:00David is a guide whose leading I am always happily...David is a guide whose leading I am always happily confident in <B><I>Akelamalu</B></I>. So my discovering a gem where he pointed is a pleasant expectation. I am glad that you found something to your liking here.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-45565553124690858002008-03-17T18:47:00.000-04:002008-03-17T18:47:00.000-04:00Kinda like Friendship, doncha think Vi? So simple ...Kinda like Friendship, doncha think <B><I>Vi</B></I>? So simple (if we will but accept its simplicity) ... yet so priceless and intricate in beauty and worth!John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-62275055935987111862008-03-17T18:45:00.000-04:002008-03-17T18:45:00.000-04:00There ... see! You allowed your Self to hear Life'...There ... see! You allowed your Self to hear Life's individual message in those images too, didn't you <B><I>Crystal</B></I>? I do like to hear your inspired insights!John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-54766101962015983582008-03-17T18:42:00.000-04:002008-03-17T18:42:00.000-04:00Don't you jusu adore the way that Life continues t...Don't you jusu adore the way that Life continues to surprise us with new revelations, <B><I>Jules~</B></I>? Being able to share such a treat makes it even more special to me. And I think that our 'olive branch' [smile] would be a nice place for such a butterfly to rest for a spell, as well.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-39989801161787903162008-03-17T18:39:00.000-04:002008-03-17T18:39:00.000-04:00That you ambled over from David's place is a nice ...That you ambled over from David's place is a nice thing,<B><I>Daryl E</B></I>. Any friend of his is always appreciated. And your liking what you found whilst here makes me happy as well.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-27333853525846550522008-03-17T17:39:00.000-04:002008-03-17T17:39:00.000-04:00Oh my - aren't these absolutely beautiful!Thank yo...Oh my - aren't these absolutely beautiful!<BR/><BR/>Thank you!aimshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685252628734838159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-33466813150402908952008-03-17T16:33:00.000-04:002008-03-17T16:33:00.000-04:00What a beautiful creature, and your awe even more ...What a beautiful creature, and your awe even more beautifully expressedHilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-86243529403672135682008-03-17T16:32:00.000-04:002008-03-17T16:32:00.000-04:00I didn't know transparent butterflies existed - th...I didn't know transparent butterflies existed - they're beautiful! Thankyou for sharing these and for dropping by my blog and taking the time to comment. :)Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-33271622353055742672008-03-17T15:45:00.000-04:002008-03-17T15:45:00.000-04:00So simple, but yet so beautiful.So simple, but yet so beautiful.Vihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03765245225983839101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-64236488131645441652008-03-17T15:40:00.000-04:002008-03-17T15:40:00.000-04:00Nature is indeed a beautiful existence. The intri...Nature is indeed a beautiful existence. The intricate detail of the butterfly is a symbol of our freedom, the way we wish our lives to progress. <BR/><BR/>Delightful photographs and fascinating creatures.<BR/><BR/>Crystal xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-88918516124494095972008-03-17T13:36:00.000-04:002008-03-17T13:36:00.000-04:00Dear John Michael, this is an amazing gift and pos...Dear John Michael, this is an amazing gift and post. What a blessing to have received such pictures. I had no idea that such a beautiful type of butterfly existed. The symbolism of transparency is more breath taking than any splash of color.<BR/><BR/>I have missed being able to sit and share thoughts with you these past few days. Please know that I am not ignoring you. Your posts are always so filled with thought and heart that I want to be sure to devote my own real heart time to reading instead of scanning. The past several days have just been a bit too fast paced.<BR/><BR/>...my small olive branch for the day.<BR/><BR/>Have a blessed day.Jules~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13732679095832415575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-78688742191031096822008-03-17T13:08:00.000-04:002008-03-17T13:08:00.000-04:00john-michael .. that was/is awesome! david sent m...john-michael .. that was/is awesome! <BR/><BR/>david sent me!Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-55059403175553565752008-03-17T13:02:00.000-04:002008-03-17T13:02:00.000-04:00You know, Jim, my SulDog friend ... whenever I can...You know, <B><I>Jim</B></I>, my <B><I>SulDog</B></I> friend ... whenever I can do something that brings pleasure to someone who I love and appreciate, it tickles me to pieces. Your enjoyment of this bit of thought, and Nature's wonder, has given me just such a satisfaction.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-34190492293527057072008-03-17T12:53:00.000-04:002008-03-17T12:53:00.000-04:00Wow. That is a wonderful thing! I've never before ...Wow. That is a wonderful thing! I've never before seen a butterfly like that. And I really like butterflies (or 'flutter-byes', as a friend liked to call them) a lot. Even better, I love how it just landed on a finger, no apparent care or fright. Just wonderful, the whole thing.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-73788910781434908972008-03-17T12:07:00.000-04:002008-03-17T12:07:00.000-04:00A response to your comment would have been a very ...A response to your comment would have been a very easy thing to do, <B><I>jillie</B></I> ... but I went to your blog and learned of your loving concern for <A HREF="http://jillie-nurseratched.blogspot.com/2008/03/i-feel-like-this-is-bad-dream.html" REL="nofollow">Cay</A> first. And now I am stilled and quieted with my new awareness of a loving Soul who I knew nothing of just a moment prior.<BR/><BR/>So, Dear <B><I>jillie</B></I>, I presume to offer a gift of "<A HREF="http://justbeingjohnmichael.blogspot.com/2007/12/there-is-no-death.html" REL="nofollow">There is No Death</A>" which is a post containing a poetic thought that I can only hope will be of benefit to You, to Robert, and to Cay.<BR/><BR/>With my gratitude and thanks to you for your gift, to me, of your visit.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-51083913925627176012008-03-17T11:30:00.000-04:002008-03-17T11:30:00.000-04:00Those are absolutely stunning pictures of the butt...Those are absolutely stunning pictures of the butterflies. I have never seen or even heard of a butterfly like that.<BR/><BR/>I found you on David's blog.<BR/><BR/>Have a great day ;o)jilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15178696064979853189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-27993356924010259432008-03-17T10:26:00.000-04:002008-03-17T10:26:00.000-04:00You said it so well, Momma,. And I am grateful for...You said it so well, <B><I>Momma</B>,</I>. And I am grateful for your kindness in visiting and sharing your perspective.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-12724277728262683332008-03-17T09:56:00.000-04:002008-03-17T09:56:00.000-04:00What a lovely post, John-Michael, and what a great...What a lovely post, John-Michael, and what a great reminder that we don't have to be the one creating a splash to make a difference. <BR/><BR/>Peace - DRiverPoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846730934649303857noreply@blogger.com