Louise Catrina Palattao 12/20/25 Louise Catrina Palattao 12/20/25

Nature, Unfiltered: The Buck’s Presence

He didn’t move. He didn’t rush. The buck stood rooted in place, antlers held with ease, carrying a presence that needed no display.

Louise Catrina Palattao 12/19/25 Louise Catrina Palattao 12/19/25

Nature, Unfiltered: The Woodpecker’s Precision

Each strike lands exactly where it’s meant to. The woodpecker works with unwavering focus, turning repetition into mastery and sound into purpose.

Louise Catrina Palattao 12/18/25 Louise Catrina Palattao 12/18/25

Nature, Unfiltered: The Bear’s Boundary

The bear did not need to advance or retreat. Its presence alone established a boundary — calm, unmistakable, and worthy of respect.

Louise Catrina Palattao 12/18/25 Louise Catrina Palattao 12/18/25

Nature, Unfiltered: The Squirrel’s Boldness

Unbothered by stillness or speed, the squirrel moves with confidence — pausing just long enough to assess, then leaping forward without hesitation.

Louise Catrina Palattao 12/17/25 Louise Catrina Palattao 12/17/25

Nature, Unfiltered: The Oriole’s Brilliance

Brilliant orange against green leaves, the oriole does not hide its beauty. It arrives like a declaration — bold, melodic, and impossible to ignore.

Henry Bond 12/15/25 Henry Bond 12/15/25

Pure Land Farms: An Afternoon of Tibetan Self-Healing

A quiet afternoon at Pure Land Farms offered a rare pause from momentum. Through garden walks, wind-pacifying tea, breath practices, and Tibetan self-healing rituals, the day became a lesson in balance, patience, and letting the nervous system settle.

Louise Catrina Palattao 12/11/25 Louise Catrina Palattao 12/11/25

Nature, Unfiltered: The Hummingbird’s Spark

Seen out of the corner of the eye and gone just as quickly, the hummingbird offered a glimmer of radiant motion — a reminder that some lessons arrive in flashes of light.

Louise Catrina Palattao 12/10/25 Louise Catrina Palattao 12/10/25

Nature, Unfiltered: The Doe’s Gentleness

Startled in the most human of moments, a doe and her fawn did not flee — they stayed. What followed was a quiet exchange of presence, trust, and soft vigilance that lingered long after they disappeared into the grass.

Louise Catrina Palattao 12/9/25 Louise Catrina Palattao 12/9/25

Nature, Unfiltered: The Finch’s Devotion

Small, unassuming, and steady in its rhythm, the finch moves with quiet certainty. In its simple devotion, it reveals how presence itself can be an act of love.

Louise Catrina Palattao 12/8/25 Louise Catrina Palattao 12/8/25

Nature, Unfiltered: The Bobcat’s Gaze

For a fleeting moment, time stood still between predator and observer. The bobcat did not flinch—only watched—holding the forest in its steady, knowing stare.

Louise Catrina Palattao 12/7/25 Louise Catrina Palattao 12/7/25

Nature, Unfiltered: The Hawk’s Stillness

Suspended between sky and earth, the hawk glides without effort or sound. In that silent moment, power reveals itself not through force—but through restraint.

Henry Bond 12/7/25 Henry Bond 12/7/25

Behind the Scenes of the Journey Through Meditation Trailer

Filming the Journey Through Meditation trailer didn’t unfold the way I expected. A sudden power outage pushed the whole project off course, forcing a scramble for generators, propane, and last-minute fixes. But as the day unfolded—ending in golden hour above the canyon—it became its own lesson in steadiness, resilience, and the heart of meditation itself.