ABC STARS Inspires

Plain, bare, and fresh out of the shower, Pierre Bouvier, put on his glasses and took a long look at his reflection on the bathroom mirror. Hmmmm... he was thinking to himself, I am not really that good looking. He chuckled then laughed. But other people would always tell him that he looks like a celebrity or a movie star. He just finished earning his degree in Law from Harvard. And he thought it would be easier to act than to practice Law. Early morning, while having breakfast with his father, he decided to inform him of his decision. He told him outright, "Dad, I am going to try my luck in acting." Long silence. The kind that you could hear a pin drop.

Not really a star. Venus in the western sky. Yet beaming, gleaming. photo credit: sianmonument Venus over Porth Cwyfan via photopin (license) License: (license)

Climb... trek... hike... rest... drink... Magnificence at the peak. A grand achievement. photo credit: Justin Jovellanos Traversing the Knife Edge via photopin (license) License: (license)

Fish farming at best. Mother Nature's guiding hands. Sustenance for all. photo credit: elviskennedy 100 Days of Summer #51 - Fishing via photopin (license) License: (license)

Scorching summer days. All roads lead to the ocean. Childhood memories. photo credit: aaronrhawkins Mysterious Sand Castle via photopin (license) License: (license)

Soothing blue water... Refreshes... rebuilds...  renews ... Drowns away the fears. photo credit: Stuck in Customs The Simple Shapes Of Aruba via photopin (license) License: (license)

Walking on the shore... Sands remind us of the time... Countless yet finite. photo credit: Summer Skyes 11 Footprints in the sand via photopin (license) License: (license)

Sahara desert. The king lurks, roars, reigns, endures... "Live like a lion!" *Dr. Isaiah Hankel photo credit: diana_robinson Young male lion in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, East Africa via photopin (license) License: (license)

Ascension Press  and  Ascension Presents   in collaboration with  Inspires   give you this riveting magnum opus.‎.. Condensed Reflection by James Z. Carpio Finally, you are in the lobby of the airport. If you are a first time flyer, as opposed to a frequent flyer, then, definitely, you are in for a daunting frenetic experience. The long queues, t aking off your shoes and/or your belt, y our carry-on luggage, cellphone, and other items to be checked by the X-ray machine.

Ring neck doves in pairs. Sparrows perch in a small flock. Eagle — solitude .          photo credit: starmist1 Ring Neck Doves via photopin (license) License: (license) photo credit: Art9991 Sparrows via photopin (license) License: (license) photo credit: ~ Bob ~ Snow Bird via photopin (license) License: (license)

Beach lounge chairs with drinks: "...martini—shaken, not stirred." Double agent rests... *James Bond 007 photo credit: christian.senger Beach Holiday via photopin (license) License: (license)

Ever wondered why? Flamingos' feathers are red? It's the food they eat. photo credit: cuatrok77 flamingo #2 via photopin (license) License: (license)

Stratus, Cumulus, Cirrus, Cumulonimbus. Shields against the sun. photo credit: Onasill ~ Bill Badzo Iceland Republic ~ Lava Bed Rock ~ Landmannalaugar Route ~ Ultramarathon is held on the route each July ~ Hiking from Camp via photopin (license) License: (license)

Flow, fall... gush.. rush. splash! To the river then ocean. Destiny fulfilled. photo credit: Sworldguy Confluence via photopin (license) License: (license)

Clear skies, countless stars. Ensue awed fascination... May your wish come true! photo credit: `James Wheeler Uncountable Stars via photopin (license) License: (license)

Quite minuscule steps; entertaining, enchanting; as if time slowed down. photo credit: cygnus921 Baby Turtle 023 via photopin (license) License: (license)

Famed mountain resort. Almost as cold as winter. Escape from summer. photo credit: Daniel Y. Go Strolling in CJH via photopin (license) License: (license)

Once feared or revered. From sunrise until sunset. God's promise of hope. photo credit: johnthoward1961 Tranquil Early Morning via photopin (license) License: (license)

You will only feel, This subtle force of nature... When I write it— wind . photo credit: Len Radin Cape Cod, Massachusetts - Explored 440. via photopin (license) License: (license)

Straight and towering, Planted by a brave Captain. —A grand legacy. photo credit: Infomastern Misty mood via photopin (license) License: (license)

Mystic lilies bloom. Tended by a saintly Mum. —Smiles on our faces. photo credit: bobtravis Easter lilies still going strong! via photopin (license) License: (license)

Trees are their haven. Chirp, build nests and seek for food. Found happiness here. photo credit: Jeff Krause Photography Animal Kingdom - Raquet-tailed Roller via photopin (license) License: (license)

A foggy morning Misty, cool, breath of fresh air Keeps crystal clear minds photo credit: maguialm Misty morning via photopin (license) License: (license)

Cold February, Morning dewdrops everywhere, Longing for summer. photo credit: Captured Heart Happy Morning via photopin (license) License: (license)

Forest gone today. Replaced by city skyline. Yet the eagle soars. photo credit: gaspi *yg Brooklyn Eagle via photopin (license) License: (license)

Soaring brown eagle. Lush, green, thick, virgin forest. Peaceful clouded sky. photo credit: *Ken Lane* Bald Eagle in Somesville, Maine (Mount Desert Island) *EXPLORED* via photopin (license) License: (license)

The ancestral pond. Once had toy ships, fish, and ducks. —Golden memories. photo credit: jjjj56cp 0621ex2 P900 wood ducks via photopin (license) License: (license)