“Reflections” by Hope Wilson

“Reflections” by Hope Wilson, acrylic on paper

Only art and music have the power to bring peace.

—Yoko Ono

Une Retraite Tranquille

I'm in Love

At 7:44 a.m., I awoke to another breathtakingly beautiful foggy morning. Alone, at the reservoir, I could see water droplets drifting through the soft morning light. It was magical! I love these moments. I’m not at all lonely when I’m with my camera. I can totally lose track of time. My thoughts slow down. I am calm and completely at peace. Nothing brings me greater joy at the moment except playing my ukulele.

Incidentally, I have a new Kala tenor uke in my closet. It’s a Christmas gift for Hope from her grandpa. When she’s at school, I take it out and play. Pure bliss! So much easier to play than my baritone, which has metal strings. (I have to press fairly hard when playing certain chords so that it doesn’t buzz.) I think I might be in love...

Nothing Is Impossible

 

There is a place in you where there is perfect peace.

There is a place in you where nothing is impossible.

 

~ A Course in Miracles