In what is seen, there should be just the seen;
In what is heard, there should be just the heard;
In what is sensed, there should be just the sensed;
In what is thought, there should be just the thought.
~ The Buddha
Monday, February 23, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Post No. 59 Suspense...
Basketball is a wonderful metaphor for life. Thus, I am proud to admit that I am a basketball junkie... and a Huge Duke Fan!
"View all problems as challenges.
Look upon negativities that arise as opportunities to learn and to grow.
Don't run from them, condemn yourself, or bury your burden in saintly silence.
You have a problem?
Great.
More grist for the mill.
Rejoice, dive in, and investigate."
~Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Post No. 57 Yellow Contemplation
What is it that binds you?
You are not bound by any chains now.
Is it just the thought that you are bound that binds you?
Mental chains can only be broken by mental effort.
~Zed (slightly edited)
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Post No. 56 Snowy Night - Nyack, NY
Blind man runnin' through the light of the night
With an answer in his hand
Come on down to the river of sight
And you can really understand
Red lights flashin' through the window in the rain
Can you hear the sirens moan
White cane lyin' in a gutter in the lane
And you're walkin' home alone
Don't let it bring you down
It's only castle's burning
Find someone who's turning
And you will come around
You will come around
~Annie Lennox (Don't Let it Bring You Down)
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Post No. 52 Lost Dreams
I can't remember why we fell apart...
From something that was so meant to be, yeah...
Forever was the promise in our hearts...
Now, more and more I wonder where you are.
Do I ever cross your mind,
anytime?
Do you ever wake up reaching out for me?
Do I ever cross your mind,
anytime?
I miss you...
~ Brian McKnight (Anytime)
Monday, January 19, 2009
Post No. 51 Lonely Playground
"Normally, we do not so much look at things as overlook them."
~Alan Watts
Post No. 50 Life's Wonders
"Life is fillied with suffering, but it is also filled with many wonders... To suffer is not enough. We must also be in touch with the wonders of life. They are within us and all around us, everywhere, any time."
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Post No. 49 NYC Emergency Response to Flight 1549
I was driving into the city on the westside highway on Thursday when I first heard of the Flight 1549 plane, which crashed into the hudson river. By the time I reached 96th street, the traffic was completely stopped, and what seemed like a hundred emergency responders were blaring their sirens and screaming over their loudspeakers for drivers to get their cars out of the way immediately! As always, I keep my camera within arms reach, so it was a no braner for me to start shooting. This photo was taken near 56th street, where all traffic was being diverted to the east. As you see, there is a stream of emergency vehicles continuing to make way through traffice. There were probabaly 30 police and fire vehicles in this group!
I have to say that it was the most incredible emergency response I have ever seen in person. I've never seen so many police, fire, medic vehicles, and other unmarked vehicles respond to any single event as this. It was most certainly warranted and as we all know, the result was over 150 lives saved! The heroism began with the pilot, Chelsey B. Sullenberger III, but continued with the flight crew and passengers, ferryboat operators and passengers, and emergency responders. When I reflect on the tremendous beauty of the collective effort put into saving the lives of those on Flight 1549, I can't help but become overwhelmed with emotion.
Hats off to all of those involved! Bravo
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Post No. 48 Refuge From the Cold
On lonely nights I start to fade...
Her love's a thousand miles away...
Memories made in the coldest winter.
Goodbye my friend.
Will I ever love again?
~ Kanye West (Coldest Winter)
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Post No. 44 Teaching Life's Lessons
My good friend, Jon Stone is as much a class act as you'll ever find. Not only is he a great guy, husband, father, basketball player (former) and coach, he's also a great teacher of lessons that stay with his players long after they've stepped off the court for the Hun Raiders...
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Post No. 35 Introducing Our President Elect., Mr. Barack Obama
The 44th President of the United States of America!
Thank Goodness!
peace
~ sean jones foto, nyc
Post No. 34 In My Mind
I broke down and cried when I first heard the announcement that Mr. Barack Obama is our President Elect... The weight and gravity of the moment were emotionally overwhelming... I feel a range of emotions: proud; joyful; moved; excited; hopeful; energized; motivated; and even fearful (that something may happen to him). I know one thing for sure, Mr. Obama will be a great President of the United States!
peace
~ sean jones foto, nyc
Post No. 33 Historic Announcement!
Many sacrificed their lives, and many have waited a lifetime for this...
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Post No. 29 Banksy
If you have never heard of Banksy, you must check out his work! I added link to his website in the "links" section of this photo blog. This guy's street art (some call it graffiti) is beautiful, clever, and thought provoking... I found this huge Banksy work in SOHO. It's the first one I've seen in person. I love it!
peace,
~sean jones nyc
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Post No. 24 Missing Summer
The crisp air of this autumn morning has me feeling nastalgic for Summer....
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Post No. 14 Repost of Bugaloe
I decided to repost a few photos from my No. 10 posting because for some reason, you can't view the full size image when you click on it. I think they're better appreciated in the larger image.
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