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
Tag: joy
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
Gratitude is the FUEL
Catching a green light right when you need it is a wonderful thing. It is a little busts of joy in a moment of feeling rushed. Saying thank you extends the joy and abundance. If paying attention is directly related to delight, then surely gratitude is directly to abundance. Abundance is about so much more … Continue reading Gratitude is the FUEL
Delight
“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 Recently a podcast I was listening to reminded me of Praying Mantises and Stick Bugs. I saw them often when I was a child running feral in the woods of Kentucky, but realized I had not seen … Continue reading Delight
Delight is Everywhere
“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 Recently I was reminded of Praying Mantis and Stick Bugs. I saw them often when I was a child, but realized I had not seen either in ages. Two days later I was taking photos and low … Continue reading Delight is Everywhere
