Mountains draw me near
Heart’s desire flows like water
Spinning on my toes
A travel opportunity took shape to encounter the Rocky Mountains via Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada – not seen in four decades. Fear of flight overcome for love of a daughter who would otherwise spend Christmas alone. A life-changing, joyous experience.
(Cavern enveloping waters flowing from frozen Athabasca Falls.)
“Your largest fear carries your greatest growth.” Brian Tracy
“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” George Addair
Stuff and what if... 
A beautiful haiku Olga :o)
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Thank-you, Xenia. It was a joy to write. ❤
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Beautiful haiku and pictures, words that accompany it all bring back fond memories of these same spaces I visited once while touring in the Rocky Mountains. Thank you for this lovely post.
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Thank-you for stopping by to add your lovely comment, Helene. Here’s a quote that matched my feelings in the presence of these mountains. “This mountain, the arched back of the earth risen before us, it made me feel humble.. just lucky to be here at all, even briefly.” (Bridget Asher) ❤
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My feeling was like being in the presence of great ancient masters. The silence I felt all around was never felt the same again. These mountains are indeed great communicators who have lived and delivered many great secrets to humanity.
Beautiful quote you wrote above, it is awesome in description of the mountains.
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Wow, glad you were able to spend Christmas with your daughter…and that you both got back in one piece!
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Thanks, Marissa. We lucked into some decent weather. Little turbulence on the flights. The drive to Jasper National Park was icy though, the closer we got to the mountains. A bit scary going down steep hills. I came back with wonderful memories and photos. 🙂
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It’s funny because I was just listening to a comedy monologue about how the comedian would never hike because so many people die or go missing. Being not very outdoorsy myself…I could subscribe to that!
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Your haiku sounds so happy! I love it and I love the photo, too. So glad you overcame your fear and got to spend that time with your daughter! Blessings to you!
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Thank-you, Gayl. The journey into the unknown ended up being a joyous experience. Blessings to you also! ❤
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That sounds like excitement from head to toes. Nicely written.
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Thank-you, Oneta. It truly was an exciting journey. A dream come true! ❤
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A beautiful trio Olga, stunning images, wonderful haiku and a very endearing story. And I strongly connect to the fear of flight.
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Thank-you for the lovely words, Denis. Happy that you enjoyed my post. The images don’t do justice to being in the presence of those breath-taking mountains. It was a trip of lifetime! Worth going through a bit of fear. Ha ha! 🙂
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I love the haiku Olga, and what a great photo:)
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Thank-you, Pat. ❤
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This was joy! Lovely pictures! Awesome haiku.. 🙂
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Many thanks for your wonderful comment, Prakash. You felt my joy in creating this post. 🙂
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Powerful quotes at the end, Olga. I love your haiku and the pictures. I’m happy you conquered your fear of flying and enjoyed a marvelous vacay with your daughter. Good for you! ❤ xx
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Thank-you, Vashti. It was a turning point in my life. Love can overcome fear (of flying). I enjoyed my journey immensely.
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That’s wonderful. 🙂
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I can really feel the joy in your haiku! I love the spinning on your toes 🙂
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I was in photographic heaven with being so close to those mountains since so many years. Thank-you, Janice. ❤
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I’m overwhelmed with your gesture of appreciation for my post, Vashti. Many thanks. ❤
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There is something majestic about mountains. They have a calming effect.
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Yes, calming in their silent glory. ❤
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