Christmas Glory  – The harbor of rest, New Zealand

Christmas Glory  – The harbor of rest, New Zealand.
Christmas glory Pohutukawa tree

POEM

What do you have
Be grateful
What don’t you have
Be grateful
Worry steals the joy away

Take the time to pause and see
Look, listen, smell life’s melody
Blessings given, hearts at ease
God’s gift at Christmas
Much brighter in varying degrees

THE STORY

The Pohutukawa tree, New Zealand, is one of the many beautiful vistas around our fabulous New Zealand.

Along the Matakana Coastline, at Algies Bay, the Pohutukawa stands as a living symbol of beauty and timeless grace. Each time I pause before it, I feel blessed to witness such harmony between nature and spirit. It reminds me to slow down, to breathe, and to truly see.

I don’t claim this land as better than any other—only as one small, magnificent piece of our shared planet. When I set aside borders, beliefs, and noise, the world unfolds as a boundless gallery of wonder.

A scientist finds awe in the microscope, a botanist in the bloom, a seeker in the unseen. For me, as an artist, wonder lives everywhere—from the frozen Arctic to the glowing sands of the Sahara. In every moment, creation whispers, “Look again and give thanks.”

Summertime New Zealand

Summer in New Zealand is our Christmas season—a time of light, renewal, and gratitude after winter’s long pause. The Pohutukawa trees of Algies Bay and Donkey Farm capture this spirit in vivid color and form, inviting reflection beyond the visual into the deeper “how” and “why” of creation itself.

Freed from politics, religion, and fear, the wonder of this planet belongs to everyone. Whether in New Zealand, Syria, Russia, or China, beauty speaks the same language. It reminds us that what was made for good should unite, not divide.

As neighbors in a shared world, we can cherish our Pohutukawa memories and celebrate the divine artistry that connects us all—no matter what soil we stand on.

The natural and supernatural link

Beyond time, philosophy, or belief lies a realm where the Divine quietly dwells. When the heavens open to a heart hungry for truth, even the smallest detail of creation becomes a revelation. After such moments of communion with the Creator, I’m always struck by the sheer simplicity and grace of it all.

As a spiritual being in human form, I feel privileged to share this corner of the world with you. Whether in the tundra of Alaska or beneath New Zealand’s sun, I am in awe of life’s design—each vista a reflection of divine goodness. The Pohutukawa tree reminds me of our fragile dominion and God’s enduring generosity.

As we spin through the universe at a thousand miles an hour, wonder remains our still point—the quiet proof that we are part of something eternal.

STATUS and MATERIALS

REPRODUCTIONS FOR SALE *
Printed on long-life archival canvas and fine art papers.
* Limited Edition reproductions are supplied with Provenance, coded Authentication of Sale Certificate, and maintenance/care information.

8 LIMITED EDITIONS “ACRYLIC ENHANCED” CANVAS REPRODUCTIONS – Tui and White-faced Heron added
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Printed on long-life archival canvas and protected with two coats of UV archival protection spray.
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OPEN EDITION POSTER ART PRINTS * 
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SHIPPING

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