Thank You

“Love cannot be far behind a grateful heart and thankful mind.” 

—A Course in Miracles

There is something pure and lovely about vulnerability mixed with a deep sense of thankfulness for the simple things in life that bring us joy. In this place where tears and a quickened heart rate are never far away, one is alert and receptive.  

Gratitude List for Summer 2015:

Left in between my front doors, a special gift from T.

‣ Watching my patient daughter play with four feral kittens. Her long and gently undulating hair aflame in the afternoon light

‣ Every Breath You Take: The Singles by The Police

‣ Wind in the leaves of the tall pines, maples, and oaks

‣ Curious blue-eyed dragonflies

‣ Sudoku!

‣ Henkell Rosé

‣ A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle

‣ Bob Burns Books, where we always find something special. This year it was two contemporary seafarer memoirs by female adventurers and a few Fairy Realm books in excellent condition.

‣ Afternoon concerts by the cicadas and crickets

‣ A virtual hug

‣ Enchanting sunlight in the early morning/evening

‣ The tribal drum of distant thunder followed by a gentle rain (that was pleasantly reminiscent of the sound of static at the end of a record)

A thoughtful gift from R. ♥

From L.: Peace & Tranquility

(Almost) Blue Moon

A Test

The past has resurfaced

in the form of uncertainties and tears
It’s a test of fortitude, perhaps
To see how much meek souls
can endure.
Facts spin wildly
What was truth, for a time,
is lost.
The sun shamelessly shines
The clouds persist in their
shape-shifting play.
Naive and trusting, her tear-filled
gaze engages mine
My eyes a misty meadow;
hers a questioning sky.
But words that might comfort or appease
catch painfully in my chest.
There are no words, it seems.
No reason or easy explanations.
There is only now and
what will be
And a love that will
never, ever end.

Merlin's Hollow

Isn’t It a Pity

I wonder why we have to suffer so intensely and completely. Why our own brains seem to conspire against us with thoughts that taint our view, cripple, and harm us (and everyone and everything we interact with). How beautiful it is when someone looks at us with light in his/her eyes. With total understanding, compassion, and acceptance. Have you ever caught a glimpse of this pure and selfless love?

Although I don’t love the music for the song “Isn’t It a Pity,” I think the lyrics fit perfectly with what I’m getting at here. This whole album is brilliant though. So open a window, sit in the sunshine, and listen. x

Hope Art

A tiny Chihuahua named Tiny, of course!

Hafiz, “This Place Where You Are Right Now”

I could tell you a priceless secret about

Your real worth, dear pilgrim,

But any unkindness to yourself,

Any confusion about others,
 
Will keep one 

From accepting the grace, the love,

The sublime freedom

Divine knowledge always offers to you.

We Might Just Find a Way

Spring Everywhere

They say that when one flower opens, 

many open at the same time, 

and it’s spring everywhere.

—Jonathan Cott

Lunar Eclipse

Qi Flow Yoga

A while back, I found a copy of the DVD Presence Through Movement: Qi Flow Yoga at a thrift store and paid $2.99. What a find! The DVD is divided into three segments, which is perfect for alternating sessions on a daily basis. At first, I was unable to feel and build the Qi. However with patience and practise I am now able to work with and expand this beautiful energy. Qi Flow yoga has become an integral part of my spiritual practice. 

Kim Eng’s gentle voice guides you through shaking blocked energy in the body, clearing (combing) your energy field, balancing the chakras, grounding, etc. The results from practising daily Qi Flow yoga are nothing short of miraculous. It aids in calming the mind—making it possible to feel the radiant energy that always flows through the body, but is usually obscured from too much mental activity. From working with this energy comes a sense of aliveness, wellness, fearlessness, and inner tranquility.