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  • I Wish I Were a Ribbon

    I Wish I Were a Ribbon

    The world feels heavy today, anchored by gravity and the steady rhythm of footsteps on pavement. But when I look up at that vast, pillowy expanse of blue and white, my heart tugs toward the sky.

    Colourful pastel ribbons in the sky
    Free as the wind

    I wish I was a ribbon.

    I wouldn’t be tied in a stiff, formal bow or tucked away in a dark velvet drawer. I would be a streak of lavender, a ripple of mint, and a dash of peach-fuzz pink, unspooled and set free. I want to know what it feels like to have no weight – to be nothing but a long, graceful curve of silk caught in a thermal.

    A Life of Motion
    If I were a ribbon, I would spend my afternoons playing tag with the wind. I’d weave through the valleys of those puffy white clouds, brushing against their cool, damp edges like a soaring eagle.

    I would dance as the air moved, and I had no choice but to follow.

    I would glow, catching the golden hour light until my pastel edges were shimmering liquid opal.

    I would belong to the sky, to the air, and to the silence.

    Letting Go of the Earth
    Down here, everything has a purpose and a place. Up there, a ribbon’s only job is to be beautiful in its chaos. I imagine the feeling of unraveling – the liberation of shedding my mortal coil and stretching out miles long, a soft neon pulse against the infinite blue.

    No destination, no deadline. Just the snap and flutter of my own tail as I spiral higher, turning into a tiny, colorful thread until I disappear into the sun.


    What about you? If you could shed the weight of the world for a moment, would you choose to be a ribbon dancing through the clouds, or is there something else that represents freedom to you – perhaps a bird, a gust of wind, or a wave in the ocean?


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    100 endangered plant and animal species

    * Abies beshanzuensis (Baishan fir) – Plant (Tree) – Baishanzu Mountain, Zhejiang, China – Three mature individuals

    * Actinote zikani – Insect (butterfly) – Near São Paulo, Atlantic forest, Brazil – Unknown numbers

    * Aipysurus foliosquama (Leaf scaled sea-snake) – Reptile – Ashmore Reef and Hibernia Reef, Timor Sea – Unknown numbers * Amanipodagrion gilliesi (Amani flatwing) – Insect (damselfly) – Amani-Sigi Forest, Usamabara Mountains, Tanzania – < 500 individuals * Antisolabis seychellensis – Insect – Morne Blanc, Mahé island, Seychelles – Unknown numbers * Antilophia bokermanni (Araripe manakin) – Bird – Chapado do Araripe, South Ceará, Brazil – 779 individuals * Aphanius transgrediens (Aci Göl toothcarp) – Fish – south-eastern shore of former Lake Aci, Turkey – Few hundred pairs * Aproteles bulmerae (Bulmer’s fruit bat) – Mammal – Luplupwintern Cave, Western Province, Papua New Guinea – 150 * Ardea insignis (White bellied heron) – Bird – Bhutan, North East India and Myanmar – 70–400 individuals * Ardeotis nigriceps (Great Indian bustard) – Bird – Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Madhya, India – 50–249 mature individuals * Astrochelys yniphora (Ploughshare tortoise) – Reptile – Baly Bay region, northwestern Madagascar – 440–770 * Atelopus balios (Rio Pescado stubfoot toad) – Amphibian – Azuay, Cañar and Guyas provinces, south-western Ecuador – Unknown numbers * Aythya innotata (Madagascar pochard) – Bird – volcanic lakes north of Bealanana, Madagascar – 80 mature individuals * Azurina eupalama (Galapagos damsel fish) – Fish – Unknown numbers – Unknown numbers * Bahaba taipingensis (Giant yellow croaker) – Fish – Chinese coast from Yangtze River, China to Hong Kong – Unknown numbers * Batagur baska (Common batagur) – Reptile (turtle) – Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia and Malaysia – Unknown numbers * Bazzania bhutanica – Plant – Budini and Lafeti Khola, Bhutan – 2 sub-populations * Beatragus hunteri (Hirola) – Mammal (antelope) – South-east Kenya and possibly south-west Somalia – < 1,000 individuals * Bombus franklini (Franklin’s bumblebee) – Insect (bee) – Oregon and California – Unknown numbers * Brachyteles hypoxanthus (Northern muriqui / Woolly spider monkey) – Mammal (primate) – Atlantic forest, south-eastern Brazil – < 1,000 * Bradypus pygmaeus (Pygmy three-toed sloth) – Mammal – Isla Escudo de Veraguas, Panama – < 500 * Callitriche pulchra – Plant (freshwater) – pool on Gavdos, Greece – Unknown numbers * Calumma tarzan (Tarzan’s chameleon) – Reptile – Anosibe An’Ala region, eastern Madagascar – < 100 * Cavia intermedia (Santa Catarina’s guinea pig) – Mammal (rodent) – Moleques do Sul Island, Santa Catarina, Brazil – 40–60 * Cercopithecus roloway (Roloway guenon) – Mammal (primate) – Côte d’Ivoire – Unknown numbers * Coleura seychellensis (Seychelles sheath-tailed bat) – Mammal (bat) – Two small caves on Silhouette and Mahé, Seychelles – < 100 * Cryptomyces maximus (Willow blister) – Fungi – Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom – Unknown numbers * Cryptotis nelsoni (Nelson’s small-eared shrew) – Mammal (shrew) – Volcán San Martín Tuxtla, Veracruz, Mexico – Unknown numbers * Cyclura collei (Jamaican iguana / Jamaican rock iguana) – Reptile – Hellshire Hills, Jamaica – Unknown numbers * Daubentonia madagascariensis (Aye-aye) – Mammal (primate) – Deciduous forest, East Madagascar – Unknown numbers * Dendrophylax fawcettii (Cayman Islands ghost orchid) – Plant (orchid) – Ironwood Forest, George Town, Grand Cayman – Unknown numbers * Dicerorhinus sumatrensis (Sumatran rhino) – Mammal (rhino) – Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia, Kalimantan and Sumatra, Indonesia – < 100 (more recent estimates suggest 34-47) * Diomedea amsterdamensis (Amsterdam albatross) – Bird – Breeds on Plateuau des Tourbières, Amsterdam Island, Indian Ocean. – 100 mature individuals * Dioscorea strydomiana (Wild yam) – Plant – Oshoek area, Mpumalanga, South Africa – 200 * Diospyros katendei – Plant (tree) – Kasyoha-Kitomi Forest Reserve, Uganda – 20 individuals in a single population * Dipterocarpus lamellatus – Plant (tree) – Siangau Forest Reserve, Sabah, Malaysia – 12 individuals * Discoglossus nigriventer (Hula painted frog) – Amphibian – Hula Valley, Israel – Unknown numbers * Dombeya mauritiana – Plant – Mauritius – Unknown numbers * Elaeocarpus bojeri (Bois Dentelle) – Plant (tree) – Grand Bassin, Mauritius – < 10 individuals * Eleutherodactylus glandulifer (La Hotte glanded frog) – Amphibian – Massif de la Hotte, Haiti – Unknown numbers * Eleutherodactylus thorectes (Macaya breast-spot frog) – Amphibian – Formon and Macaya peaks, Masif de la Hotte, Haiti – Unknown numbers * Eriosyce chilensis (Chilenito (cactus)) – Plant – Pta Molles and Pichidungui, Chile – < 500 individuals * Erythrina schliebenii (Coral tree) – Plant – Namatimbili-Ngarama Forest, Tanzania – < 50 individuals * Euphorbia tanaensis – Plant (tree) – Witu Forest Reserve, Kenya – 4 mature individuals * Eurynorhyncus pygmeus (Spoon-billed sandpiper) – Bird – Breeds in Russia, migrates along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway to wintering grounds in India, Bangladesh and Myanmar – 100 breeding pairs * Ficus katendei – Plant – Kasyoha-Kitomi Forest Reserve, Ishasha River, Uganda – < 50 mature individuals * Geronticus eremita (Northern bald ibis) – Bird – Breeds in Morocco, Turkey and Syria. Syrian population winters in central Ethiopia. – About 3000 individuals * Gigasiphon macrosiphon – Plant (flower) – Kaya Muhaka, Gongoni and Mrima Forest Reserves, Kenya, Amani Nature Reserve, West Kilombero Scarp Forest Reserve, and Kihansi Gorge, Tanzania – 33 * Gocea ohridana – Mollusc – Lake Ohrid, Macedonia – Unknown numbers * Heleophryne rosei (Table mountain ghost frog) – Amphibian – Table Mountain, Western Cape Province, South Africa – Unknown numbers * Hemicycla paeteliana – Mollusc (land snail) – Jandia peninsula, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands – Unknown numbers * Heteromirafa sidamoensis (Liben lark) – Bird – Liben Plains, southern Ethiopia – 90–256 * Hibiscadelphus woodii – Plant (tree) – Kalalau Valley, Hawaii – Unknown numbers * Hucho perryi (Sakhalin taimen) – Fish – Russian and Japanese rivers, Pacific Ocean between Russia and Japan – Unknown numbers * Johora singaporensis (Singapore freshwater crab) – Crustacean – Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and streamlet near Bukit Batok, Singapore – Unknown numbers * Lathyrus belinensis (Belin vetchling) – Plant – Outskirts of Belin village, Antalya, Turkey – < 1,000 * Leiopelma archeyi (Archey’s frog) – Amphibian – Coromandel peninsula and Whareorino Forest, New Zealand – Unknown numbers * Lithobates sevosus (Dusky gopher frog) – Amphibian – Harrison County, Mississippi, USA – 60–100 * Lophura edwardsi (Edwards’s pheasant) – Bird – Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Thua Thien-Hue, Viet Nam – Unknown numbers * Magnolia wolfii – Plant (tree) – Risaralda, Colombia – 3 * Margaritifera marocana – Mollusc – Oued Denna, Oued Abid and Oued Beth, Morocco – < 250 * Moominia willii – Mollusc (snail) – Silhouette Island, Seychelles – < 500 * Natalus primus (Cuban greater funnel eared bat) – Mammal (bat) – Cueva La Barca, Isle of Pines, Cuba – < 100 * Nepenthes attenboroughii (Attenborough’s pitcher plant) – Plant – Mount Victoria, Palawan, Philippines – Unknown numbers * Nomascus hainanus (Hainan black crested gibbon) – Mammal (primate) – Hainan Island, China – 20 * Neurergus kaiseri (Luristan newt) – Amphibian – Zagros Mountains, Lorestan, Iran – < 1,000 * Oreocnemis phoenix (Mulanje red damsel) – Insect (damselfly) – Mulanje Plateau, Malawi – Unknown numbers * Pangasius sanitwongsei (Pangasid catfish) – Fish – Chao Phraya and Mekong basins in Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam – Unknown numbers * Parides burchellanus – Insect (butterfly) – Cerrado, Brazil – < 100 * Phocoena sinus (Vaquita) – Mammal (porpoise) – Northern Gulf of California, Mexico – 12 * Picea neoveitchii (Type of spruce tree) – Plant (tree) – Qinling Range, China – Unknown numbers * Pinus squamata (Qiaojia pine) – Plant (tree) – Qiaojia, Yunnan, China – < 25 * Poecilotheria metallica (Gooty tarantula / Metallic tarantula / Peacock tarantula / Salepurgu) – Spider – Nandyal and Giddalur, Andhra Pradesh, India – Unknown numbers * Pomarea whitneyi (Fatuhiva monarch) – Bird – Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia – 50 * Pristis pristis (Common sawfish) – Fish – Coastal tropical and subtropical waters of Indo-Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Currently largely restricted to northern Australia – Unknown numbers * Hapalemur simus (Greater bamboo lemur) – Mammal (primate) – Southeastern and southcentral rainforests of Madagascar – 500 * Propithecus candidus (Silky sifaka) – Mammal (primate) – Maroantsetra to Andapa basin, and Marojeju Massif, Madagascar – 100–1,000 * Psammobates geometricus (Geometric tortoise) – Reptile – Western Cape Province, South Africa – Unknown numbers * Pseudoryx nghetinhensis (Saola) – Mammal – Annamite mountains, on the Viet Nam – PDR Laos border – Unknown numbers * Psiadia cataractae – Plant – Mauritius – Unknown numbers * Psorodonotus ebneri (Beydaglari bush-cricket) – Insect – Beydaglari range, Antalaya, Turkey – Unknown numbers * Rafetus swinhoei (Red River giant softshell turtle) – Reptile – Hoan Kiem Lake and Dong Mo Lake, Viet Nam, and Suzhou Zoo, China – 3 * Rhinoceros sondaicus (Javan rhino) – Mammal (rhino) – Ujung Kulon National Park, Java, Indonesia – < 100 * Rhinopithecus avunculus (Tonkin snub-nosed monkey) – Mammal (primate) – Northeastern Vietnam – < 200 * Rhizanthella gardneri (West Australian underground orchid) – Plant (orchid) – Western Australia, Australia – < 100 * Rhynchocyon spp. (Boni giant sengi) – Mammal – Boni-Dodori Forest, Lamu area, Kenya – Unknown numbers * Risiocnemis seidenschwarzi (Cebu frill-wing) – Insect (damselfly) – Rivulet beside the Kawasan River, Cebu, Philippines – Unknown numbers * Rosa arabica – Plant – St Katherine Mountains, Egypt – Unknown numbers, 10 sub-populations * Salanoia durrelli (Durrell’s vontsira) – Mammal (mongoose) – Marshes of Lake Alaotra, Madagascar – Unknown numbers * Santamartamys rufodorsalis (Red crested tree rat) – Mammal (rodent) – Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia – Unknown numbers * Scaturiginichthys vermeilipinnis (Red-finned blue-eye) – Fish – Edgbaston Station, central western Queensland, Australia – 2,000–4,000 * Squatina squatina (Angel shark) – Fish – Canary Islands – Unknown numbers * Sterna bernsteini (Chinese crested tern) – Bird – Breeding in Zhejiang and Fujian, China. Outside breeding season in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand. – < 50 * Syngnathus watermeyeri (Estuarine pipefish) – Fish – Kariega Estuary to East Kleinemonde Estuary, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa – Unknown numbers * Tahina spectabilis (Suicide palm / Dimaka) – Plant – Analalava district, north-western Madagascar – 90 * Telmatobufo bullocki (Bullock’s false toad) – Amphibian (frog) – Nahuelbuta, Arauco Province, Chile – Unknown numbers * Tokudaia muenninki (Okinawa spiny rat) – Mammal (rodent) – Okinawa Island, Japan – Unknown numbers * Trigonostigma somphongsi (Somphongs’s rasbora) – Fish – Mae Khlong basin, Thailand – Unknown numbers * Valencia letourneuxi – Fish – Southern Albania and Western Greece – Unknown numbers * Voanioala gerardii (Forest coconut) – Plant – Masoala peninsula, Madagascar – < 10 * Zaglossus attenboroughi (Attenborough’s echidna) – Mammal – Cyclops Mountains, Papua Province, Indonesia – Unknown numbers

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  • Beneath the Blue Canopy

    Beneath the Blue Canopy

    Swallow migration is a fascinating natural phenomenon that typically occurs during this time of year. These agile birds, like the ones in my photo, embark on long journeys from their breeding grounds to warmer regions for the winter.

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    My image of a swallow in flight feeding its baby is a heartwarming depiction of their parental care. Swallows often feed their young while in flight, catching insects mid-air and delivering them to their offspring. This is a crucial part of their life cycle as they prepare for the arduous migration ahead.

    During their migration, swallows cover thousands of miles, crossing continents and oceans. Their ability to navigate such vast distances is still a subject of scientific study and wonder. They follow environmental cues, like temperature and daylight, and often travel in flocks for safety and efficiency.

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    As the seasons change, swallows bid farewell to their breeding grounds and will return again in the spring. Their migratory journeys are a testament to the resilience and wonder of the natural world, and they remind us of the world’s fine climatic balance.

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  • The sacred journey of the soul

    The sacred journey of the soul

    Once upon a time, in the vast realms of existence, there was a sacred journey undertaken by the soul. This journey began long before birth and extended far beyond the reaches of mortal life. It was a mysterious odyssey of self-discovery, purpose, and enlightenment.

    It’s in the air

    The soul, adorned in ethereal brilliance, resided in a realm of pure energy, connected to the cosmic fabric of the universe. In this celestial abode, the soul communed with ancient wisdom, basked in the radiance of divine love, and embraced the unity of all creation. But as the soul yearned for growth and transformation, it embarked on an extraordinary expedition.

    Guided by cosmic forces and guided by the whisperings of destiny, the soul descended into the material plane, crossing the threshold of existence. In this earthly realm, the soul was shrouded in the cloak of forgetfulness, concealing its divine nature and purpose. It arrived on the shores of life, incarnating into a physical vessel—a human body—to embark upon the sacred journey.

    The first stage of the soul’s expedition was infancy. The soul, like a budding flower, unfolded its essence, perceiving the world through innocent eyes. It experienced the touch of love, the warmth of nurturing, and the tender embrace of family. In this stage, the soul laid the foundation for its journey, imbibing the lessons of vulnerability, trust, and the power of connection.

    As the soul grew, it transitioned into childhood, where imagination reigned supreme. It danced with the unseen, communing with mystical beings and traversing hidden realms. Through play, the soul nurtured its creativity, curiosity, and sense of wonder, igniting the flames of its true potential. In this phase, the soul learned the art of dreaming and the boundless power of belief.

    Adolescence beckoned, ushering the soul into a period of self-discovery and self-expression. It navigated the stormy seas of emotions, grappling with identity, and questioning its place in the grand tapestry of existence. The soul tasted the bitterness of sorrow, the ecstasy of joy, and the intoxicating elixir of love. Through these trials, the soul unveiled the depths of its resilience, compassion, and the transformative nature of growth.

    With adulthood, the soul assumed the mantle of responsibility and purpose. It pursued its passions, strived for success, and contributed to the collective harmony. The soul wove its unique thread into the fabric of society, leaving indelible marks of its presence. It faced challenges, overcame obstacles, and discovered the immense power within. Through this phase, the soul uncovered its true potential and realized its capacity to make a meaningful impact.

    In the twilight years of life, the soul entered the stage of wisdom. It reflected upon the tapestry of experiences, integrating the lessons learned throughout its sacred journey. The soul embraced the impermanence of life, the inevitability of change, and the profundity of acceptance. It surrendered to the flow of existence, finding solace in the beauty of the present moment. In this phase, the soul glimpsed the eternal, transcending the boundaries of time and space.

    Finally, as the physical vessel neared its end, the soul prepared for its return to the realm from whence it came. It shed the mortal coil, freeing itself from the constraints of the physical world. The soul soared on the wings of liberation, ascending to higher planes of consciousness, merging with the divine essence of the universe once again.

    Thus, the sacred journey of the soul reached its culmination—an eternal dance between form and formlessness, birth and rebirth, limitation and boundlessness. It was a journey that spanned lifetimes, encapsulating the essence of the soul’s evolution and its eternal quest for unity.

    Her’s to the next life
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  • Endless Horizons

    Endless Horizons

    The Tree and the Sky: A Beautiful Partnership
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    A single silhouette of a tree stands tall against the vast expanse of the horizon. It is a striking image, one that captures the majesty of nature. The tree stands alone, a solitary sentinel against the ever-changing backdrop of the sky.

    As the sun rises and sets, the horizons shift and change. In the morning, the sky is awash with the golden glow of the rising sun, casting a warm and inviting light over the landscape. As the day progresses, the sun moves higher in the sky, the light growing brighter and more intense.

    In the evening, the horizon takes on a different hue, as the sun sinks lower in the sky. The sky is painted in shades of orange and pink, the colors blending and shifting as the sun dips below the horizon. And as the night falls, the tree stands tall and proud, a steadfast presence in the darkness.

    The single silhouette of the tree is a powerful and enduring image, one that speaks to the resilience and strength of nature. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of the natural world, a reminder of the beauty and majesty that surrounds us every day. No matter what the horizon may bring, the tree stands tall and unyielding, a symbol of hope and inspiration for all those who behold it.

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  • A Field of Dreams

    A Field of Dreams

    Golden Horizons

    As I wander through the field of golden corn, the sun is high in the sky, casting a warm glow over everything. The air is filled with the sweet smell of the ripening crops, and the rustling of the stalks in the breeze is like a gentle lullaby.

    I tilt my head back and gaze up at the blue sky, dotted with fluffy white clouds that seem to stretch on forever. The clouds are so white and pure, they almost seem to glow against the deep blue of the sky.

    I close my eyes and breathe in deeply, taking in the peaceful atmosphere of the field. It’s hard to believe that such a serene place exists in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the modern world.

    I wander through the rows of corn, feeling a sense of contentment wash over me. The rustling of the stalks and the chirping of the birds overhead create a symphony of nature that is both soothing and energizing.

    As I continue on my journey, I can’t help but feel grateful for this moment of peace and beauty. It’s moments like these that make life worth living, and I am grateful to be able to experience them.

    As the sun begins to set, casting a golden light over the field, I know it’s time to head back home. But the memory of this dreamy field of golden corn and a blue sky with white clouds will stay with me forever.

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