I have always been drawn to trees. Growing up in western Massachusetts next to a forest, trees offered me comfort. I found solace in the woods; the sounds of calling birds, the breeze singing through the needles of pine and hemlock, the rubbing and clacking when a big wind bends the old trunks of the … Continue reading Daily Trees # 207
Category: Life Lessons
A Celebration of 200 posts!
As I was choosing today’s image, I realized the number 201 was next, as in the 201st day of Stories & Pictures! Billy It began as a daily offering - my spiritual practice. Each day, I offered an image of beauty as an antidote to the chaos and meanness in our current world. So, 200 … Continue reading A Celebration of 200 posts!
Obstacle practice #200!
I sat down to write about overcoming obstacles and what constitutes an obstacle. It was a struggle trying to find the right words. The rocks in the river of life come in so many forms, some are internal others external. I consulted Webster’s for synonyms, and nothing felt right. The Joy of living in the … Continue reading Obstacle practice #200!
Obstacle practice #199
I sat down to write about overcoming obstacles and what constitutes an obstacle. It was a struggle trying to find the right words. The rocks in the river of life come in so many forms, some are internal others external. I consulted Webster’s for synonyms, and nothing felt right. This morning, I realized I was … Continue reading Obstacle practice #199
Obstacle practice #198
I sat down to write about overcoming obstacles and what constitutes an obstacle. It was a struggle trying to find the right words. The rocks in the river of life come in so many forms, some are internal others external. I consulted Webster’s for synonyms, and nothing felt right. This morning, I realized I was … Continue reading Obstacle practice #198
Upon reflection #185
I look at reflection in two ways. One, I find gazing at a reflection mirrored in quiet water to be a moment that is restful, tranquil, and peaceful for my spirit. The other way is in relationships. If someone is really annoying me, rather than judge, I’ve learned to take time, reflect and ask myself, … Continue reading Upon reflection #185
Upon reflection #184
I look at reflection in two ways. One, I find gazing at a reflection mirrored in quiet water to be a moment that is restful, tranquil, and peaceful for my spirit. The other way is in relationships. If someone is really annoying me, rather than judge, I’ve learned to take time, reflect and ask myself, … Continue reading Upon reflection #184
Upon reflection #183
I look at reflection in two ways. One, I find gazing at a reflection mirrored in quiet water to be a moment that is restful, tranquil, and peaceful for my spirit. The other way is in relationships. If someone is really annoying me, rather than judge, I’ve learned to take time, reflect and ask myself, … Continue reading Upon reflection #183
Upon reflection #182
I look at reflection in two ways. One, I find gazing at a reflection mirrored in quiet water to be a moment that is restful, tranquil, and peaceful for my spirit. A quiet river in Maine The other way is in relationships. If someone is really annoying me, rather than judge, I’ve learned to take … Continue reading Upon reflection #182
Upon reflection #181
I look at reflection in two ways. One, I find gazing at a reflection mirrored in quiet water to be a moment that is restful, tranquil, and peaceful for my spirit. The other way is in relationships. If someone is really annoying me, rather than judge, I’ve learned to take time, reflect and ask myself, … Continue reading Upon reflection #181