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Mountain huts…

Marvellous mountain huts…

Desolation Peak Lookout, Washington State (6,102 ft)

Overlooks the majestic North Cascade Mountains. This rugged, spartan landscape inspired ‘on the road’ writer Jack Kerouac’s ‘Alone on a mountain-top‘ & ‘Desolation angels‘. Marvel at the twin peaks of Hozomeen Mountain.

Grands Mulets hut, France (10,010 ft)

At Mont Blanc mountain range, offers show-stopping views of the Alps. Great for exploring alpine peaks above the imposing Bossons Glacier.

Konkordia hut, Switzerland (9,350 ft)

Not dreaming, such is the power of the panoramas on offer. Mighty Konkordiaplatz Glacier, towering mountain tops offer fantastic views.

Monte Rosa hut, Switzerland (9,459 ft)

Monte Rosa is a futuristic, stunning place above the glaciers with magnificent mountain views.

 Rifugio Re Alberto, Italy (8,599 ft)

Eye-watering gorgeous landscapes – Vajolet Towers, most precious jewel in Dolomites crown.

Luxmore hut, New Zealand (3,560 ft)

Vibrant views over Kepler Mountains & Lake Te Anau, Fiordland National Park’s highlight. Wilderness.

Rabothytta hut, Norway (3,937 ft)

 An unexplored gateway to the Okstindan Mountain range in Helgeland.

Castle Mountain hut, Canada (7,850 ft)

At the spectacular Castle Mountain in Banff National Park. A base for rock climbers, wonderful views of Canadian Rockies.

Lloyd MacKay hut, Canada (8,900 ft)

An unforgettable experience in the heart of Jasper National Park.

Refugio Emilio Frey, Argentina (5,577 ft)

A treasure in the superb Nahuel Huapi National Park. Most striking scenery with a turquoise lagoon reflecting the Patagonian peaks.

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The art of birds…

In photographs that surprise with their eye-catching composition, The Art of Birds captures the incredible beauty of birds. Jim Miller focuses his camera on distinctive & spectacular birds in Florida. Portrays their behaviours in natural habitats.

Striking portraits to high speed stop-action shots, images showcase the splendour of large birds like the anhinga, great blue heron, sandhill crane, snowy egret, osprey & flamingo. Depicts the charm of ruddy turnstone, boat-tailed grackle, the least bittern.

Amazing descriptions by early naturalists & ornithologists – William Bartram, John James Audubon, Arthur Cleveland Bent. The Art of Birds celebrates the creativity of nature, the joy of simple observation, the grace & richness of bird-life.

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To date, the Blog has published 5,000 posts. Over 1,000 drafts have been created by the author that remain unpublished. The Blog has over 600,000 views from 125 countries. We thank all the visitors for interacting with the Blog, for sharing their precious perspectives & moments. The author dedicates the Blog to her mentor, who motivated her to pursue her passion & creativity.

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Zoom meetings…

Email: Too many zoom meetings at work. Can’t get the work done. (Ireland)

When a challenge arises, it’s tempting to schedule a meeting to deal with it. Although scheduling a meeting can be a solution, it’s not always the best call. Can waste the team’s time & energy. Before we schedule a meeting we can ask a few questions – have we thought through the situation? Do we need outside input to make progress? Does moving forward require real-time conversations?

‘Let’s schedule a meeting’ has become our universal default at work. Not sure what to do on a project? Let’s schedule a meeting. Have a few ideas to share? Let’s schedule a meeting. Challenges with actions? Let’s schedule a meeting. Instead, we can do some solo strategic thinking & planning. If we need answers to questions but they don’t require a meeting, a clear e-mail, call or chat can be an excellent option.

If an in-person communication is best, we can think on how to make it as effective as possible. Consider our intent, establish desired outcomes, prepare materials to review in advance, communicate to the point. With the right decision-making process, we can radically reduce the number of meetings to increase the amount of actual work that gets done.

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Perfect conditions…

Somehow, we believe happiness depends on stars aligning, a happily ever after, a perpetual smooth sailing. In the middle of a pandemic, we longed for those years. If only we had those pre-pandemic days back. Happiness can’t be conditional. We can’t eliminate human suffering, circumstances will often not be in our control. Life happens.

Then, there are those rare occasions when stars do perfectly align, an ephemeral moment. Regardless, life is a formless experience in a constant state of flow. Breathe. A transformative moment is when we re-direct our focus towards what brings meaning & joy, finding little bits of happiness on any given day. Innumerable reasons to smile. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace today, creates a vision for tomorrow.

Trying to conceptualise our future during struggles feels impossible. When things feel insurmountable, creative micro-steps help. No matter what the conditions are, each day is ours. It was never supposed to be perfect. So, what’s that next tiny step? Embrace it whole-heartedly. The moments we choose, the ones we didn’t choose. All of it is ours to learn from, to celebrate, to be grateful for, to believe in. Then, it is not so difficult.

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Lions…

French photographer Laurent Baheux dedicates stunning photography to the King of the Animals, the Lion. Breathtaking black & white images create a powerful portrait of the most majestic & endangered species. He has journeyed across Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana to capture the wild lion living freely in it’s natural habitat. A roar that echoes across the planes, a merciless pursuit of prey. Surprisingly playful & affectionate within it’s pride. A sensitive & intimate portrait of strength & fragility. A tribute to the lion’s incredible character, grace & beauty.

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