Last night, my husband and I sat outside after dinner. The temperature was warm but nice and no humidity, which is rare for the south. It was just starting to get dark, and I noticed some fireflies in our yard and the one next door. I absolutely love fireflies. When I was growing up, I remember how plentiful they were when we went to visit family in Tennessee. Where we lived in Charleston, I would only see them occasionally, so it was a real treat to me when we were on vacation. I was so amazed watching them. These little specks of light turning on and off, moving around in wonderment. I know now that they do it to communicate and also to attract a mate. And it fascinates me even more now as I am a light-focused teacher. They use their light to bring love but also to deter harm (dark). We can use our own inner light the same way ✨
Answering the question, sitting outside watching the fireflies offered so much more than sitting inside and watching TV. Fresh air. Awe. The night sky settling in 🌃
Visiting my granny growing up. She lived in the house she grew up in, 3 bedrooms with multiple beds in one of them. It was small but plenty for her. I never realized how run down the chairs were or that it had window units for air conditioning in the heat of Florida.
Going there was the best part of my child hood, family popping in, trips to the beach, nights playing cards or just listening to laughter and old stories. Staying up to was Johnny Carson was the best!
There was no fancy resort, or rentals with pools-there were garden tomatoes and fish fries on paper plates and late night runs for a sundae from McDonald’s drive thru.
There was less but there was so much more laughter and love.
Deann, there’s nothing greater than family. Stories of having fun with grandparents are commonplace among children and my friends during their childhoods. I had very few of those memories, because my grandparents lived in Vietnam while I was in the US from a very young age.
Less (no) alcohol equates to more life, for me. Yesterday I startled a mallard and her three ducklings swimming in the big ditch that diverts off the Alamosa River here. The earth keeps life-ing! 🦆
Peace, Love & Light
Congratulations, Joseph. That alcohol will fog up the mind for sure. I’m glad you’re out of that and have more clarrity on your life. Getting out of addiction is a process.
As far as the river and ducklings go, this is a great time of year to get outdoors. Fortunately, it’s still cool in MN with temps generally in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” Mathew 5:7. One of the members from RLM Discord, GeraldGrizzly93, posted a status last night about humility being the ability to receive help. This aligns with my stories of outgrowing pride, defiance, and rebellion. A notable example comes nowadays on my handling of Ngoc’s absence transforming from a backstage politician pulling strings for my basic desire for autonomy to a man of integrity embracing collectivism. There’s nothing greater than family.
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Last night, my husband and I sat outside after dinner. The temperature was warm but nice and no humidity, which is rare for the south. It was just starting to get dark, and I noticed some fireflies in our yard and the one next door. I absolutely love fireflies. When I was growing up, I remember how plentiful they were when we went to visit family in Tennessee. Where we lived in Charleston, I would only see them occasionally, so it was a real treat to me when we were on vacation. I was so amazed watching them. These little specks of light turning on and off, moving around in wonderment. I know now that they do it to communicate and also to attract a mate. And it fascinates me even more now as I am a light-focused teacher. They use their light to bring love but also to deter harm (dark). We can use our own inner light the same way ✨
Answering the question, sitting outside watching the fireflies offered so much more than sitting inside and watching TV. Fresh air. Awe. The night sky settling in 🌃
Happy weekend, everyone!
minimalists are an example of less is more
non-attachment is less burden
less clothing on a hot day is more comfortable
Wishing everyone a great weekend:)
https://nationaltoday.com/caves-and-karst-day/ I love caves- need to check off visiting Florida Caverns State Park one day
Visiting my granny growing up. She lived in the house she grew up in, 3 bedrooms with multiple beds in one of them. It was small but plenty for her. I never realized how run down the chairs were or that it had window units for air conditioning in the heat of Florida.
Going there was the best part of my child hood, family popping in, trips to the beach, nights playing cards or just listening to laughter and old stories. Staying up to was Johnny Carson was the best!
There was no fancy resort, or rentals with pools-there were garden tomatoes and fish fries on paper plates and late night runs for a sundae from McDonald’s drive thru.
There was less but there was so much more laughter and love.
love love this!
Deann, there’s nothing greater than family. Stories of having fun with grandparents are commonplace among children and my friends during their childhoods. I had very few of those memories, because my grandparents lived in Vietnam while I was in the US from a very young age.
Less (no) alcohol equates to more life, for me. Yesterday I startled a mallard and her three ducklings swimming in the big ditch that diverts off the Alamosa River here. The earth keeps life-ing! 🦆
Peace, Love & Light
Congratulations, Joseph. That alcohol will fog up the mind for sure. I’m glad you’re out of that and have more clarrity on your life. Getting out of addiction is a process.
As far as the river and ducklings go, this is a great time of year to get outdoors. Fortunately, it’s still cool in MN with temps generally in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” Mathew 5:7. One of the members from RLM Discord, GeraldGrizzly93, posted a status last night about humility being the ability to receive help. This aligns with my stories of outgrowing pride, defiance, and rebellion. A notable example comes nowadays on my handling of Ngoc’s absence transforming from a backstage politician pulling strings for my basic desire for autonomy to a man of integrity embracing collectivism. There’s nothing greater than family.