Seeing 2013 (#30)

For your consideration:  a man of tremendously generous spirit, a man of brilliantly optimistic demeanor, a man of self-made means, a man of deep, practical wisdom . . . a man possessed of a firm work ethic and an easy sense of joyous play.

The rare and extraordinary gift of agape love, based on an emotional yin/yang synchronicity, is deeply felt and, occasionally, quickly developed when people of open hearts connect.  When this happens, a spiritual treasure is wrought from the ethereal chemistry which can neither be touched nor seen, yet is purely sensed and recognized — an enlightenment — as a gradual, wholesome, comforting and healing tie between souls.

The subject of this image has indeed become one of these jewels for me:  a kindred spirit, an encouraging, caring, good-humored friend who is at once a mentor and a sponge for life experiences both known and sought.  Steve is a free-floating, buoyant guy who is truly the master of his domain even as he is thirsty for the panorama of new ideas, experiences and challenges which life has to offer.

Steve has a good line on the direction of his life, and a clear vision of what he wants.  He is disciplined, yes, but like the coil in his pool, knows when flexibility and riding the currents is the proper path.

I, for one, am greatly pleased, and blessed, to share the gift of his friendship.

Steve, #5966-7D

© 2013 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.

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Details: June 22, 2013, Canon 7D; f/9 @ 1/500 sec; ±0 EV; ISO 250;
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM @ 24mm

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