Photo Friday: An Unfolding Story
“You are always someones favorite unfolding story” ― Ann Patchett Continue reading Photo Friday: An Unfolding Story
Tag: Nature
Nature Human
Nature Human The leaves on my neighbors maple tree are still green in late November. They cling to the branches, a child clutching Mother’s skirt. Determined to decide the time of their own demise, they curl themselves toward the sky seeking sunlight and star shine, studiously avoiding the fall to earth. *** Free image via pixabay.com. Continue reading Nature Human
Morning Meditation: Perseverance
As the sword fern pushes through soil and leaves, so I push through the detritus of thought and pain, striving for peace. *** I struggled with meditation this morning, at first. Stray thoughts were pushing in, my breath kept speeding up, my arm was aching (an ongoing issue). But I pushed the thoughts back out, slowed my breath, refocused away from my arm. Repeatedly. And, finally, toward the end of the session, I was at peace and my arm stopped aching. Once again, I didn’t want the session to end. Centering thought: I experience the healing power of time. Continue reading Morning Meditation: Perseverance
Morning Meditation: This moment
There is only the wind through the bamboo, the tap and rub of cane on cane. There is only the coolness of air passing over skin. There is only this moment, this breath. *** During this morning’s meditation,the feel of the breeze on my skin and the tapping sound of bamboo helped lull me into a peaceful state. It occurred to me, after, how the man-made noise of traffic faded away, allowing only the sounds of nature into my conciousness. Todays centering thought: I restore inner balance when I live in the now. Continue reading Morning Meditation: This moment
Morning Meditation: Lessons from a Bird
Bird sings, chest puffed, melodious notes traveling from beak to ear. Bird doesn’t care who listens or doesn’t. Bird preens, wallows in the birdbath, takes care of self, minds its business, flies away from trouble. Continue reading Morning Meditation: Lessons from a Bird
Friday Photos
“Certain things catch your eye, but pursue only those that capture the heart.” —Native American Proverb . Continue reading Friday Photos
Morning Meditation: Morning Ritual
Wind chimes serenade our walk around the garden, dogs sniffing under bushes and I watering and pinching plants, scent of rosemary, basil, mint, I bring fingertips to nose, inhaling the green of Earth Mother in a slowing of growth, a resting time before sleep. Continue reading Morning Meditation: Morning Ritual
Morning Meditation: Fresh
The cool breath of autumn wafts through the screen door as minty fresh as your mouth after brushing. Continue reading Morning Meditation: Fresh
Morning Meditation: Late Summer Mixed Media
Crepe Myrtle flowers drift downward, pink snow, branches releasing captive blossoms at last. They carpet squares of green lawn, giving them texture, a Pollock painting in progress. Continue reading Morning Meditation: Late Summer Mixed Media
Summer Storm
The Gods are throwing bowling balls, cracking fissures in the sky. Continue reading Summer Storm
