“Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it. Make it your friend and ally, not your enemy.” —Eckhart Tolle THINGS ARE HAPPENING NOW! […]
Tag: life
Faceless
“You have to look beyond the face, To see the person true, Deep down within my inner space, I am the same as you.” “I’ve seen compassion from the blind, Who think with open eyes. […]
A Curious Thing
The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled. Plutarch I didn’t plan to use our cat “Gypsy” for my featured image, but when I thought about the word […]
Life: From A to Z
Fill the page with the breathings of your heart. A quote by William Wadsworth with a minor tweak by yours truly. Happy 2021 Everyone! February is right around the corner and I am finally getting […]
ABSTRACT JOY
Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain. JOSEPH CAMPBELL I thought about JOY all day, ever since I saw the prompt for RDP Saturday. I had visions […]
CELEBRATING LIFE
Children Playing. Lovers Dancing. Window Shopping. Hot Romancing. People Laughing. People Dying. Soldiers Marching. Mothers Crying. New Beginnings. Hearts Mending. Seasons Changing. Happy Endings. I’m so glad that I was able to come up with […]
The Morning After
Everything seemed brand new before, Our hearts were filled with laughter, But time has silenced what we had, And we’re caught in the morning after. Honestly, I expected my “write something new every day” resolution […]
RIDING THE TIDE
First of all, I want to say “Hello… it is good to be back!” Even if it’s only momentarily. For now. It’s been a little over a month since I’ve been active here on the […]
The 70’s to Today
A Life in Rap Gallivanting, and Bar hopping. Living it up, and Hotel bopping. Race with the Joneses, Some name dropping. A 401K, and Wife swapping? Dieting fads, and Pill popping. Sucking it up, with […]
Sunshiny Day
A quick gratitude stop this evening I decided that earbuds are no longer an option on my walks. For one thing, the last time I put them on I stopped to talk with my neighbor […]
A New Angle
If our pain doesn’t destroy us, it might just transform us into truly human beings at last. – Frederick Buechner I’m not very good at finishing books. I’d say that I’m halfway through 4 or […]
the little things
I love…
- morning coffee
- to tinker; a little bit of this and a little bit of that
- thunder and lightning, especially when I’m enjoying coffee and tinkering
- the sound of rain on a tin roof
- rainbows and butterflies
- the way my body feels after doing something strenuous (rare, but happens)
- swimming in cool waters
- when the sky explodes into colors (missing Colorado)
- road trips—I’ll get out there again, eventually
- walking on sand
- the ocean
Living the Dream
Chaotic workday— a scuffle with friends,
Five o’clock traffic— the stress never ends,
Pressure to do well— fearing failure, too,
Stuck in a pattern— afraid of what’s new,
Plan for retirement— look forward to rest,
Where children once played— is now empty nest,
Dating disasters— a marriage from hell,
Lack of investments— there’s nothing to sell,
No regrets linger— My head’s not for rent,
All of these moments— are evanescent,
March forward, full steam— toward what is unseen,
Faith is eternal— I’m living the dream.
Happy Dance
Dancing with the feet is one thing,
But dancing with the heart is another.
—Author Unknown—
In a Flash
I finally got around to deleting my calendar that was counting down the days to my 3 year sober anniversary. It’s about time, since the date flew by almost three months ago!
Evanescent Pause
I am a boundless traveler, My journey has no end. Just a transitory visitor… For soon I’ll fly again. —Janet
A Better Me
It’s always exciting to see a new year approaching, and the word goal really got me thinking today. Not about my goals for the year ahead, but about the goals I’ve already set—over the last couple of years—and how they have helped change, or shape me, in ways I never expected.
In all honesty, sometimes I have NO idea where this journey is taking me. When I made the decision to go to college, I was SURE that Graphic Design was the path that was meant for me. When I decided to alter my course, and major in Psychology, it felt “perfectly natural.” And now—while I’m figuring out how to work English into the equation—I can’t help but wonder: “Will I ever get this right?”
Mindful
Many people are alive but don’t touch the miracle of being alive.
Thích Nhất Hạnh
After last night’s post, I decided to commit to black and whites for a while. I mentioned that I wasn’t sure why I haven’t done more—since I love them so much—but after working on the image that I’ve featured here, it all came back to me; they aren’t easy to do, and they can be pretty tricky.
Actually, I think that’s exactly what was needed right now; something to challenge me a little and push me to learn.
Moonstruck
moon·struck/adjective1. unable to think or act normally, especially because of being in love. Inspired by the Word of the Day Challenge. Every now and then I check out the word of the day challenge, hoping […]
Upside Down
Sometimes you have to let life turn you upside down so you can learn how to live right side up. I’ve been having some weird feelings lately. I think I’d call it “lack of joy,” […]
Rise & Shine!
You’re off to great places. Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way. Dr. Seuess It’s been a nice ‘creativity’ break here, but I’m heading back to school. Hope to […]
If
If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too: […]
A Lavender Glow
We are one leaf on the great human tree. Pablo Neruda I’ve given a fresh look to an old image, just for the fun of it. I love the dreamy glow in the leaves. I […]
A Supernatural Glow
This is a bizarre piece. Doo do do do… (the theme from Twilight Zone- slightly off key) Another shot of the neighborhood squirrel hanging out in the loquat tree. I layered it with a piece […]
Old Blue Eyes
Just a random pigeon today, at the old underpass. I had to get outside, go for a walk, and clear my head. I was literally in tears this morning. Too much weirdness going on that […]
