Enough

 

I'm perfectly content, at least satisfied,

to let the inexplicable mysteries of nature

remain mysterious, unresolved.

Not every thing, or process, or event

can be transcribed into language,

and understood using mere words.

To acknowledge beauty,

to cultivate awareness,

to believe in miracles.

That is enough for me.

The transformative power

of paying attention;

that is contentment,

that is enough.

To approach the divine

is more than enough.

© 2025 Richard Havenga

Photo Location: Pacific Ocean - La Jolla, California

How to Read Words

 

You are reading these words

as I have written them:

Transparent as Lake Superior's water.

Clear as the night sky in the desert.

Soft as the petals of Arizona's poppies.

Colorful as October woods in Michigan.

Generous as the ocean pushing onto the shore.

Fresh as spring daffodils in your garden.

Dependable as the seasons turning.

Striving as acorns aspire to become oaks.

© 2025 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. Whitefish Point Bird Observatory - Upper Peninsula- Michigan

2. La Jolla, California

3. Wabasis Lake Park & Campground - Kent County - Michigan

Access

Learn to recognize,
be aware of,
rely on,
the Holy Spirit within.

Learn to access
the creative energy
given
by our Creator God.

Learn to tap,
and expand,
the inspiration provided
by the Holy Spirit.

© 2024 Richard Havenga

Photo Location: LaJolla, California

Tideline

 

The tideline of the Pacific,

hissing upon the shore;

glistens briefly 

with reflected light,

then settles into

the saturated sand.

Repeating

the mundane miracle,

again, and

again.

© 2022 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. Point Reyes National Seashore - California

2. LaJolla - California

3. Manhattan Beach - Oregon

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Photo Location:

LaJolla, California 

The Words

Photo Location:

LaJolla,  (LaJolla) California