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. Early dawn light illuminates a pasture in Maine The other way is in relationships. If someone is really annoying me, rather than judge, I’ve … Continue reading Upon reflection #175
Category: Life Lessons
Ugly & Beautiful
Beauty becomes the medicinal response to ugliness…. Flag Day - Stand Behind Beauty
Loving differences #135
We easily share compassion with our friends whose spirits are draped in fur, hair or feathers. They are obviously different from us. Why is it so difficult to extend this love to those who wear different skin colors, worship a different god, or lean in a different political direction? Whether our souls are draped in … Continue reading Loving differences #135
Loving differences #133
We easily share compassion with our friends whose spirits are draped in fur, hair or feathers. They are obviously different from us. Why is it so difficult to extend this love to those who wear different skin colors, worship a different god, or lean in a different political direction? Why do we think in terms … Continue reading Loving differences #133
Loving differences #130
We easily share compassion with our friends whose spirits are draped in fur, hair or feathers. They are obviously different from us. Why is it so difficult to extend this love to those who wear different skin colors, worship a different god, or lean in a different political direction? Why do we think in terms … Continue reading Loving differences #130
Our Future? #129
At seventy-eight, I think about the kind of world we will leave to our children and their children. Then I think about who is making decisions and supporting the policies currently being made by our representatives. Our law-makers. Curiosity got the best of me, here is what I learned: In the Senate, of 100 members, … Continue reading Our Future? #129
Our Future? #128
At seventy-eight, I think about the kind of world we will leave to our children and their children. Then I think about who is making decisions and supporting the policies currently being made by our representatives. Our law-makers. Curiosity got the best of me, here is what I learned: In the Senate, of 100 members, … Continue reading Our Future? #128
In Memory of Judy Scott
Last December, those of us of a certain age celebrated our friend Judy's 85th birthday. On May 19th, she passed away, suddenly in the night. Attaining this many years and still riding our horses is a feat worthy of celebration. I am so glad we did. The next day, after learning of her death ……… … Continue reading In Memory of Judy Scott
Our Future? #124
At seventy-eight, I think about the kind of world we will leave to our children and their children. Then I think about who is making decisions and supporting the policies currently being made by our representatives. Our law-makers. Curiosity got the best of me, here is what I learned: In the Senate, of 100 members, … Continue reading Our Future? #124
Daily Gratitude #89
As events around the world continue to result in collapsing governments, broken agreements and chaos, all I know to do is be thankful for a moment of beauty and share it with my friends. Let yourself rest in a moment of mother nature’s gift. The depth of this morning glory symbolizes the beauty and complexity … Continue reading Daily Gratitude #89
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