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Page 24, Viewpointe January 2024
Boca Raton Public Library Presents The Art Exhibit,

“Scenic Gems Of America” By Jerry Ginsberg January

15–February 23, 2024

The Boca Raton Public Library presents a new photography
exhibit, “Scenic Gems of America” by Jerry Ginsberg, the
only photographer to photograph every one of America’s 63
National Parks with medium format cameras. Many of his
fine photographs grace the covers and pages of hundreds of
books, magazines, travel catalogs, and websites. Mr. Ginsberg
has been awarded Artist Residencies in several National Parks
and has appeared on ABC TV discussing the scenic gems of
America’s National Parks. Clingman’s Dome Great Fountain Geyser
“Photographs can express a great deal,” says Mr. Ginsberg.
“They allow us to share the exquisite beauty of Nature. A cloud, cameras. It gives 23, 2024, in the front lobby of Downtown Library at 400. NW
a beam of light, a rainbow; all are unique. All are fleeting. me great pleasure 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton 33432.
When I experience the joy of a special moment in Nature, I am to share some of The Boca Raton Public Library provides outstanding
moved to preserve it in a photograph so it can be shared with these scenes for library services, resources, and programs that meet the
others. I strive to capture the very best of Nature’s beauty from your enjoyment.” educational, recreational, cultural, and informational needs
around the world. My travels have also taken me to some of “Scenic Gems of the Boca Raton community.
the most beautiful and fascinating places throughout North and of America,” a free 400 NW 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33432
South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Using medium exhibit, will run 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33431
format cameras, I can produce photographs with greater depth from January 15, (561) 393-7852
and a special dimension simply not possible with conventional Upper Whiteoak Falls 2024 to February www.bocalibrary.org 
A Beginner’s Mind

By Josette Veltri thinking we have the right answers. It leans into our imagination the mindset of a beginner. (mindfulambiton.net) However, as
of wonder and invites insightful explorations into the minds and time goes on, we tend not to return to autopilot and become more
2024, a New Year of hearts of others. interested in cultivating the Beginner’s Mind on a regular basis.
possibilities and an opportunity Letting Go May this read be your opportunity to live 2024 with the
to start with a Beginner’s Letting go leads to all kinds of possibilities. It allows us to get Beginner’s Mind filled with abundant opportunities. And, who
Mind. So, what’s a Beginner’s unstuck and willfully detach from this or that outcome avoiding knows you just may find and see another you. Now that’s
Mind? A Beginner’s Mind is a the attitude of this is how it’s always been done. something to think about!
way to approach the world as New Perspective
if everything we see and every Having a new perspective gives us a chance to explore and Josette Veltri, a Boca Point resident, is a certified educator
situation, we find ourselves in, re-acquaint ourselves with ourselves. And, when we are open to and coach on loss and transition. Her purpose, to assist clients
is as if it’s our first experience. explore, there is a strong possibility that we will see ourselves heal and move forward so they can go from I Can’t to I Can, One
The Beginner’s Mind is a through new lenses. Step at a Time. She can be reached at josette@nextstepnewstart.
Japanese term called Shoshin At the onset of a new experience, it’s impossible not to have com. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/josettejveltri/) 
meaning having an attitude of
openness and curiosity rather
than approaching life with Sheryl Sagel,
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with openness and curiosity is practicing a Beginner’s Mind.
The paradox behind the Beginner’s Mind is the more we
know or think we know about this subject or that person, the
more likely our minds will be closed and we will be inclined to
a life of unconscious incompetence, unaware a problem exists,
nor aware that a solution can be found. (mindtools.com)
So how can one foster a Beginner’s Mind? Listed below
are some of the characteristics you may be familiar with, while
others may require some thoughtful reflection:
Open Minded
When we are open minded, we resist the urge to shut down,
turn to our biases and prejudge people and situations. Having
an open mind is an essential trait setting us up for successful
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