Life, on the rocks

The original works of Ruel Galinato.

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Joshua Tree

teach me how we bend before we break

@rue575 (at Joshua Tree National Park)

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Angels Landing • Zion National Park

turn that frown upside-down

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a river cuts through rock not because of its power but because of its persistence ⠀⠀⠀JAMES N. WATKINS

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in the dark (reprise)

sometimes, you can’t see the light sometimes, the light is so subtle you have to close your eyes and feel its effervescence to know that it’s there

find the light

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reverie (a haiku)

lift me up higher out of the valley of doubt higher and higher

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SUNDIAL (a haiku)

darling, don’t worry this love is in no hurry take your time, take mine

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Joshua Tree

dear, i’m but a dancer studying the masters

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• Tahoe National Forest • CA

CONTROLLED BURN (a haiku)

o’ you mighty trees do not fear the blazing fire that burns within me ––––––––––––––––––––– the forest is such a beautiful place to practice – with the tall and unwavering trees, the blades of grass that bend with ease, and the leaves who flow in the gentle breeze. out here, i practice and am humbled by the presence of the masters

teach me

teach me to be unwavering, steadfast in my ground yet bend and recover when the need comes around teach me to flow gently in the cool, summer breeze

teach me

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Joshua Tree

teach me how we rise when we fall

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Bishop, CA

Home is the dirt between my toes.

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Golden Repair

I read about this Japanese art form, Kintsukuroi or “Golden Repair,” that involves repairing broken pottery with a lacquer resin that’s dusted or mixed with powdered gold (or other likewise precious metals). The finished product is a pottery piece that has been returned to its original form, but now with streaks of gold abounding–creating a beautiful, intricate web throughout its structure.

I find this practice to be so inspired; to patch and repair the broken pieces with something that is not only beautiful but vibrant, difficult to ignore. Sometimes, the parts that have been broken are the parts that need the most light and love shed upon them. We are be fragile beings at times, but our resilience is beautiful and should be recognized.

Someday, you may find yourself broken down, shattered. Be strong, and fill in the cracks with something beautiful.

Be golden.

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•flexual encounters•

truth is, sometimes when i’m performing the postures, it’s purely for sensual satisfaction. what can i say? the fire feels good. and it’s only human nature to occasionally feed those carnal desires.

behind closed doors, I and my practice, we go deep—and it should be of no one else’s concern, the conversation i have with my own body, dogmas be damned.

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"Storms make trees take deeper roots." -Dolly Parton

IG: ruelgalinato Tumblr: ruelontherocks But you can just call me “Rue.” Everyone else does.

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ɐboʎ | by | ruel

I am beginning a new series of B&W photos, titled affectionately enough: ɐboʎ|by|ruel. Its aim is to capture images of calm, balance, strength, and flight through my yoga practice, while also incorporating varying perspectives for the omniscient. My aim is to tell you a story of a world that is constantly turning on us, and of a young man who is simply learning to turn with it. For the full story, be sure to follow me on Instragram. IG: RuelGalinato

From my heart to yours, namaste.

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ɐboʎ|by|ruel

Dandayamana Dhanurasana Standing Bow Pose

Don’t let anything or anyone hold you back, but more importantly, don’t let your own self hold you back.

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ɐboʎ || yoga

A patch of glow from the warm, radiant sun shines through the windows to kiss me on the cheek.

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ɐboʎ || yoga

Finding some peace and openness in urdhva dhanurasana, wheel pose.