I am at the end of my day, sitting in the quiet night, with my pup camped out by my side. As I type, this moment is offering me beautiful darkness and silence in which to think about this question. Peace and calm accompany me.
This moment,
right now,
offers me time to reflect on the day . . .
what I have done,
what I haven’t,
and what I intended to do . . .
coming to terms with all of it.
The late afternoon sunshine pours in the window
like liquid gold,
and Sophie is in her ‘spot’,
soaking it all in.
I hear cars go by outside,
returning home from work,
and a few motorcycles out for a jaunt.
There is a tiredness in the air,
and the garden is weary
after sitting in the blazing heat all day
without a drop to drink,
but the butterflies and bees are happy
and make their rounds
among the cone flowers . . .
loosestrife, great mullein,
the filipendula and hollyhocks.
The birds are quiet,
running their last minute errands
before the trees call them to bed.
I’ve picked lettuce for our salad,
but the tomatoes aren’t ready yet . . .
neither are the onions,
so store bought will have to do.
Tired though I am,
I love this gentle time before supper
to rest a little,
let the sweat dry off of my skin,
and simply be with it all.
Right now.
Let stillness wash over me
and calm the atoms and molecules
swirling around in my body,
legs and knees relaxing . . .
day is done
and so is the work.
Sweet relief
is what I feel now. ♥
I just finished supper and am drinking my tea while reading all who have reflected. It is a good time of the day, dear Sparrow. Thank you for scribing such a wonderful description of it.
This moment is offering an opportunity to check the drip hose on garden beds holding sempervivum (common houseleek or hens and chicks). They are very drought tolerant, but this week has brought record highs and I feared for their survival without water. I appreciate these little plants that don’t ask for much! They grow in a bed of rocks, without fertilizer, and winter over without needing extra cover. They stay in their rock bed, provide extra plants for pots near the house, and show beautiful colors that complement other plants.
Peace of a quiet morning. Sounds of birds: twittering, cawing, calling, singing. Warmth of a striped cat stretched out long and soft on my legs. Fresh coffee in my cup. Softness of the robe I wear, a gift from my sweetheart nearly 20 years ago. Ideas settling in from just having finished reading “Fear Less: Poetry in Perilous Times” by Tracy K. Smith, who was U.S. Poet Laureate 2017-2019; it’s a book about poetry rather than a book of poetry, and it’s wonderful. Future tastes of bran muffins warmed in the microwave with melting butter, maybe one of my jams to add more flavor. I might eat on the deck to have a bit of “outside air” before getting ready for work. It’s all good.
This moment is offering:
Moving air produced by a fan.
A bit of anxiety about a medical test later today.
Prayers for safety for all travelers.
A cup of beverage.
Gratefulness for the life I have.
A warm spot for this community..
Yram, I wish you good results from your test. I’m smiling at the phrase “a cup of beverage” and may just use that at some point. “May I have a cup of beverage, please?”
As I walk outside in these early hours (7:15 am), there’s a little reprieve from the sweltering heat. Like Grace, Bird songs surround me. I water the parched sprigs of basil, parsley, and a few flowers. I marvel at the tenacity of the zinnias. Like them, I too stand strong buffeted by the losses of 6 dear loved ones and some other challenges this spring.. Grateful to be a spiritual pilgrim amongst all of you. Deep Peace to your heart this day, and to our planet. ☮️🫶🏽
This moment is offering a much cooler than normal Texas summer morning, a sleepy puppy by my side, birdsong, inspiring scripture reading, and grateful appreciation for the now.
I always start my day with hot coffee. I love to see light entering my office through the window. I’m with my coffee now. This moment offers me quite peace in my mind and curiosity about the trip to Japan.
Wow, everyone was up and posting bright and early today. In this moment I’m relishing your joys. I’m hopeful for today. I’m moving a little slowly—after fun last night—so I’m enjoying the kids being gone with family and at a retreat.
Quote & question perfectly synced with this morning 🙏🏼…..my perch on 7th floor porch, a cool breeze, cup of coffee..&, from today’s responses thus far, a meditating community with whom I start my day. Deep Gratitude for all.🙇♀️
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I am at the end of my day, sitting in the quiet night, with my pup camped out by my side. As I type, this moment is offering me beautiful darkness and silence in which to think about this question. Peace and calm accompany me.
This moment,
right now,
offers me time to reflect on the day . . .
what I have done,
what I haven’t,
and what I intended to do . . .
coming to terms with all of it.
The late afternoon sunshine pours in the window
like liquid gold,
and Sophie is in her ‘spot’,
soaking it all in.
I hear cars go by outside,
returning home from work,
and a few motorcycles out for a jaunt.
There is a tiredness in the air,
and the garden is weary
after sitting in the blazing heat all day
without a drop to drink,
but the butterflies and bees are happy
and make their rounds
among the cone flowers . . .
loosestrife, great mullein,
the filipendula and hollyhocks.
The birds are quiet,
running their last minute errands
before the trees call them to bed.
I’ve picked lettuce for our salad,
but the tomatoes aren’t ready yet . . .
neither are the onions,
so store bought will have to do.
Tired though I am,
I love this gentle time before supper
to rest a little,
let the sweat dry off of my skin,
and simply be with it all.
Right now.
Let stillness wash over me
and calm the atoms and molecules
swirling around in my body,
legs and knees relaxing . . .
day is done
and so is the work.
Sweet relief
is what I feel now. ♥
I just finished supper and am drinking my tea while reading all who have reflected. It is a good time of the day, dear Sparrow. Thank you for scribing such a wonderful description of it.
It IS a good time of day,
isn’t it,
dear Joseph?
I too,
love coming here
and reading everyone’s reflections of their days. ♥
What lovely poetry, dear Sparrow….
The Divine in me,
dear Enndee,
bows to the Divine in you. ♥
This moment is offering rest . Let go of restlessness and fear.
This moment is offering an opportunity to check the drip hose on garden beds holding sempervivum (common houseleek or hens and chicks). They are very drought tolerant, but this week has brought record highs and I feared for their survival without water. I appreciate these little plants that don’t ask for much! They grow in a bed of rocks, without fertilizer, and winter over without needing extra cover. They stay in their rock bed, provide extra plants for pots near the house, and show beautiful colors that complement other plants.
☀️💦🌱
As a gardener myself,
I love your gardening energy,
dear Enndee,
and your love of the plants you grow. ♥
Sweet thoughts, dear Sparrow, thank you!
Peacefulness after my morning meditation.
Possibility of what awaits me as this day unfolds.
Happy Day to All.
🕊️❤️
Peace of a quiet morning. Sounds of birds: twittering, cawing, calling, singing. Warmth of a striped cat stretched out long and soft on my legs. Fresh coffee in my cup. Softness of the robe I wear, a gift from my sweetheart nearly 20 years ago. Ideas settling in from just having finished reading “Fear Less: Poetry in Perilous Times” by Tracy K. Smith, who was U.S. Poet Laureate 2017-2019; it’s a book about poetry rather than a book of poetry, and it’s wonderful. Future tastes of bran muffins warmed in the microwave with melting butter, maybe one of my jams to add more flavor. I might eat on the deck to have a bit of “outside air” before getting ready for work. It’s all good.
Yes,
it’s all good,
dear Barb. ♥
This moment is offering me the opportunity to rest. Did not get much sleep last night.
That was me yesterday,
dear Carol Ann . . . 🙂
This moment is offering:
Moving air produced by a fan.
A bit of anxiety about a medical test later today.
Prayers for safety for all travelers.
A cup of beverage.
Gratefulness for the life I have.
A warm spot for this community..
I hope your medical tests
afford good results,
dear Yram. ♥
Yram, I wish you good results from your test. I’m smiling at the phrase “a cup of beverage” and may just use that at some point. “May I have a cup of beverage, please?”
This moment is offering peace, space to share, space to feel. Room for me to think, move my body, and set my intention for the day.
An opportunity to relax into the anxiety I’m experiencing about an upcoming event.
“Relax into the anxiety,” what a great oxymoron image.
When my mind begins to wander, bring it back to the breath. Always the breath.
Relax,
dear Drea . . .
the event will be over soon enough,
and all of that anxiety
will be for naught.
It usually is. ♥
As I walk outside in these early hours (7:15 am), there’s a little reprieve from the sweltering heat. Like Grace, Bird songs surround me. I water the parched sprigs of basil, parsley, and a few flowers. I marvel at the tenacity of the zinnias. Like them, I too stand strong buffeted by the losses of 6 dear loved ones and some other challenges this spring.. Grateful to be a spiritual pilgrim amongst all of you. Deep Peace to your heart this day, and to our planet. ☮️🫶🏽
Thank you, Carla.
Carla, I too love Zinnias & their hardiness.
The variety of colors puts a smile on my face.
Peace & hugs to you.
🕊️🤗
Deep Peace to your heart as well,
dear Carla . . . ♥
Deep peace to you, Carla.
Your garden sounds beautiful, Carla.
This moment is offering a much cooler than normal Texas summer morning, a sleepy puppy by my side, birdsong, inspiring scripture reading, and grateful appreciation for the now.
I always start my day with hot coffee. I love to see light entering my office through the window. I’m with my coffee now. This moment offers me quite peace in my mind and curiosity about the trip to Japan.
Blessings on your journey to Japan with Loc,
dear Ngoc . . .
may it provide all that your heart needs. ♥
My Ngoc, best of all, we get the room to ourselves at every hotel we go to.
Wow, everyone was up and posting bright and early today. In this moment I’m relishing your joys. I’m hopeful for today. I’m moving a little slowly—after fun last night—so I’m enjoying the kids being gone with family and at a retreat.
Avril, when I woke up at 5:30am this morning, I saw 6 reflections already.
Quote & question perfectly synced with this morning 🙏🏼…..my perch on 7th floor porch, a cool breeze, cup of coffee..&, from today’s responses thus far, a meditating community with whom I start my day. Deep Gratitude for all.🙇♀️