Moe, II
Tag: joy
Mantra Monday: Caught Red Handed
It was 10 a.m. in the small, urbane grocery store. I was looking at organic produce that I would use for my morning green juice. I guess I got a little excited because a friendly, female voice said, “That is a happy dance.” I did not realize that I had done a little wiggle in … Continue reading Mantra Monday: Caught Red Handed
Mantra Monday
Mantras and affirmations are a part of my daily practice. I like to recite my ever evolving list of four to six mantas as part of my meditation practice. I keep my current affirmation list on my phone and on a post-it note on my desk at work. When I feel myself becoming frustrated, agitated, … Continue reading Mantra Monday
Wednesday (Not Wordless)
For the last two to years I have wanted to do a sunrise paddle. Last Saturday I made it to the lake in time to enjoy the sunrise from land. Being on land allowed me to stalk this heron. And capture her flight. Once on the water, it was wonderful to only be sharing the … Continue reading Wednesday (Not Wordless)
Devotion
“I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it.” Shug Avery in Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple” “The quality of life is in proportion, always, to the capacity for delight. The capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention.”Julie Cameron “Attention is … Continue reading Devotion
First Sign of Spring
“I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it.” Shug Avery in Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple” “The quality of life is in proportion, always, to the capacity for delight. The capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention.” Julie Cameron
Noticing
It started with a dinosaur on wheels attached to a tree. Being a typical human who needs answers, I surmised that the Dino car was a lost toy and someone did a good deed. But then I saw this gift! Now I’m looking in the brush as I walk along the greenway. Further off the … Continue reading Noticing
Living in Purpose
This brave huntress is Stella. She is somewhere between 14 & 16 and she fully understands her purpose. She has never questioned anyone as to what they thought her purpose is or should be nor has she wondered if she should try something else. THIS GIRL HUNTS. I used to be unsure of my purpose. … Continue reading Living in Purpose
Cracked Open
I cracked open and sadness leaked out. Sadness must be acknowledged for joy to exist.
When you are chosen, say YES
It was a hot September, Saturday afternoon when I went with my Dad to pick up the Amish farrier. When we arrived, he was in the shed finishing up a previous client, a blue speckled gray mule, so we would have to wait a bit. His five children were shed where he worked with new … Continue reading When you are chosen, say YES
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