Cherish the moment ...

... by observing the swarm of gold fishes, nine to be exact, and the two magpies, each at ease in their own milieus.

Live in the moment ...

... by focusing on doing the things at the moment, like the cranes, whether flying in unison, blaring out at the top of thier chirping next to a pine tree on the summit, or simply being at ease amongst the bamboo trees.

Sing along ...

... with the cranes in the bamboo garden.

Greetings ...

... as a basic courtesy that facilitates connection.

Sweet memories ...

... and say hello to the wagtails and the lotus, again.

Pleasant Surprises ...

... abound if you care enough to pause and observe. Take a step back, and the world opens up.

Observing and Letting Go

Reminiscing during the Mid-Autumn Festival ...

via collages of the full moon as seen from our side of the world and Chinese calligraphy of popular phrases expressing the nostalgic sentiments.

The wonder of nature

Simplicity ...

... is the nature's epitomes of serenity and resiliency by way of the lotus and the bamboo; anything more will be superfluous.

Nature's serenade ...

... whether in a moonlit night or under the warm sun, is sweet melody all the same.

The gift of nature ...

... untied to reveal the carps and the lotus in perfect harmony.

Celebration of life ...

... as in the lotus flourishing amidst the carps galore, nine to be exact.

Joy ...

... is coursing through the water with fellow carps amidst lotus plants.

Enjoyment ...

... is observing things in nature, every moment, every breath, and then letting go.

The Dawn of a new era ...

marked by the budding lotus, the maturing egrets, and peaceful co-existence based on mutual respect and a common sense of belonging.

Compassion and Wisdom ...

... are the twin core tenets of the teachings of Buddha. With compassion, there is no enemy; with wisdom, no affliction.

Heal the world ...

... the nature way: serene and contented.

World Peace ...

... as pure as the lotus and as harmonious as the birds.

Let the good time roll ...

The GongPi artbook, Birds Singing and Flowers Radiating Fragrance by Ke-Chi Chang (2002, 2nd Edition) has guided my Chinese brush painting today.

The Unsteady and the Steady ...

... the flow of water projects unsteady motion while the stillness of the lotus and the bamboo imparts a state of steady readiness at a particular instant of time. Both are facets of nature that change continuously.

Celebration

With bouquets of peony, in the one-stroke rendition.

Taking a break ...

... to savor the moment are the ducks and the ducklings in their natural swagger.

Floral Aristocrats

... as the Chinese Peonies are known though they also go by the name Mudan.