To love all which is, being more aware of overflowing abundance and mutual dependent existence, it allowed opening up to tenderness, reverence and awe towards nature and all beings, which was covered behind a kind of inner harsh defensive wall. Deeply grateful for all the help along the way, towards you who share here and all dear friends and loved ones, and life itself. Thank you for this beautiful question.
Like the ebb and flow of the ocean tide, our lives will have natural lows.
If you learn to go with the flow and rest in the lows you will find peace.
Easier said then done but also food for thought : )
Thinking today also of all that were impacted by the recent hurricane. My daughter
in south Florida was not impacted but her son lost power up in Northern Florida.
Good morning! having just gone through hurricane Helene, I can say with certainty that nature can be very very powerful. I had lost electric. It turned back on at 3 AM then it turned off at 6:30 AM in those three hours I was fortunate that the AC went from 81° back down to 73 and then it just turned back on again. Hopefully it stays on the rest of the day.
Besides nature being powerful, it is also very beautiful and gives so much joy
We were lucky- our power only flickered briefly, despite the fact that the storm took down a power line that cut power to the houses across the street. A tree also fell on a car across the street from me.
Turtles are my favorite natural world “totems,” if you will. Several came into my life serendipitously yesterday after some medical tests. They mind me to slow down and pace myself. One of my favorite songs is “Slow Down” by Iamson. Namaste, all!
Pay attention and be prepared. I learn quite a bit keeping my eye on the little creatures in my backyard, as well as the skies. There are days when everything and everyone goes utterly quiet outside. I will probably not head to the beach on those days, and maybe won’t get in my car. Other days, the squirrels enjoy their acrobatics out there, or have races around my house. Always something!
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain” (Vivian Greene). Yes, my life can’t always be full of sunshine. But through rainy days, I learn that I’ll still be ok with it. Just like I used to live in Saigon, Vietnam, where the weather is warm all year round. Now, I live in Minnesota, where snowy days are more frequent than warm days. I’m still ok!
I have and do live my life out of doors. My life flows with the flow of the world. There are good weather days, not so good and downright nasty days. I have learned to take the bitter with the sweet. I work with the seasons, not against them. The intelligence of the world, universe, and all that occupies space within it, is in constant motion, a dance if you will, with life, from the smallest of lichens to elephants and whales. All is connected. All must take the bitter with the sweet. Namaste.
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I have learned that everything is reborn and regrows. There is no end.
To love all which is, being more aware of overflowing abundance and mutual dependent existence, it allowed opening up to tenderness, reverence and awe towards nature and all beings, which was covered behind a kind of inner harsh defensive wall. Deeply grateful for all the help along the way, towards you who share here and all dear friends and loved ones, and life itself. Thank you for this beautiful question.
life is so complex and interconnected and dependent – why do I believe that I can impose my will and the world will follow?
Life goes on, no matter the storm.
Like the ebb and flow of the ocean tide, our lives will have natural lows.
If you learn to go with the flow and rest in the lows you will find peace.
Easier said then done but also food for thought : )
Thinking today also of all that were impacted by the recent hurricane. My daughter
in south Florida was not impacted but her son lost power up in Northern Florida.
Today I will refrain from reflecting on the question at hand.
Instead I will light a candle for all the innocent civilians of Beirut that were killed by Israel’s air strikes.
May they rest in peace. May the angels be with them and their loved ones, and may this senseless violence end immediately.
For every thing there is a season …
Where something dies, something grows back, enriched by what was.
Tomorrow really is another day and the sun will rise no matter what happens today.
If I simply pay attention there is always something to notice and appreciate.
Nothing has to be perfect to be beautiful. It’s the imperfections or differences that make something stand out so I notice their beauty.
Aging adds; it does not subtract unless we pay more attention to what isn’t there than to what is.
All beautiful observations, Barbara.
Change is the only constant.
Change is good.
Change is necessary.
Go with the flow.
Embrace & don’t resist.
🌲🍃🍂🍁🌻✨
Thanks PKR.
I needed to remember these today.
Good morning! having just gone through hurricane Helene, I can say with certainty that nature can be very very powerful. I had lost electric. It turned back on at 3 AM then it turned off at 6:30 AM in those three hours I was fortunate that the AC went from 81° back down to 73 and then it just turned back on again. Hopefully it stays on the rest of the day.
Besides nature being powerful, it is also very beautiful and gives so much joy
Thank you everyone:)
Michele, So glad to see you out here and safe.
Glad to hear all is well.
We were lucky- our power only flickered briefly, despite the fact that the storm took down a power line that cut power to the houses across the street. A tree also fell on a car across the street from me.
Seeing all the footage of the destruction in multiple states is mind-blowing. Glad you are ok.
Lauryn, glad to know you are ok and did not have damage to your home.
So glad you’re both okay!
Likewise, ladies.
Turtles are my favorite natural world “totems,” if you will. Several came into my life serendipitously yesterday after some medical tests. They mind me to slow down and pace myself. One of my favorite songs is “Slow Down” by Iamson. Namaste, all!
They are very interesting creatures, those turtles.
It’s always special when I see the turtles chilling near the pond by my house 🐢
Yes Josie, they’re very patient.
Pay attention and be prepared. I learn quite a bit keeping my eye on the little creatures in my backyard, as well as the skies. There are days when everything and everyone goes utterly quiet outside. I will probably not head to the beach on those days, and maybe won’t get in my car. Other days, the squirrels enjoy their acrobatics out there, or have races around my house. Always something!
The animals are so tuned into nature. They know things that we humans miss.
How interesting and fun, Pilgrim, to tune into them! ♥️
There’s no failure in life. Failure is being a quitter.
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain” (Vivian Greene). Yes, my life can’t always be full of sunshine. But through rainy days, I learn that I’ll still be ok with it. Just like I used to live in Saigon, Vietnam, where the weather is warm all year round. Now, I live in Minnesota, where snowy days are more frequent than warm days. I’m still ok!
My Ngoc, I know you love the cold. Winter’s right around the corner.
Well, I love the cold just like how much you love playing piano 8 hours under 90 degrees. 😂
That won’t happen until at least next May.
I have and do live my life out of doors. My life flows with the flow of the world. There are good weather days, not so good and downright nasty days. I have learned to take the bitter with the sweet. I work with the seasons, not against them. The intelligence of the world, universe, and all that occupies space within it, is in constant motion, a dance if you will, with life, from the smallest of lichens to elephants and whales. All is connected. All must take the bitter with the sweet. Namaste.
Yes indeed! Always enjoy your writing Joseph!
Wonderful, poetic wisdom gleaned from your life outdoors. Thanks, Joseph.