“When you suffer you should suffer. When you feel good you should feel good. Sometimes you should be a crying Buddha. And sometimes you should be a very happy Buddha.” ~ Shunryu Suzuki Buddhas in the garden at 金閣寺 Kinkakuji Zen temple Kyoto Japan 2014 So fellow travelers, a creative tribemate recently posted this quote. …
Deborah H Rahalski
Zen Moment : Rising Crescent Moon
So fellow travelers, a sudden thunderstorm filled the evening air heavy with cold damp air. Trinity of Lights* Stepping out for the last dog run of the night, I looked up and saw the waxing crescent moon rising above the big maple tree by our little pond. A tree frog’s evening serenade set this flow …
Deborah H Rahalski
Solitary Loonacy: One Bird at a Time
So fellow travelers, the preliminary tally results from last weekend’s birding marathon just came out. While my final tally of 73 species is not in the top ten on the team list, I felt a little swell of pride seeing my tally listed higher than several teams of seasoned birders. Not a bad showing for …
Deborah H Rahalski
Solitary Loonacy: First Solo Flight
So fellow travelers, a year ago I posted a photo and poem about a heartfelt moment during an annual birding expedition with Favorite Youngest Daughter. This weekend I returned to that spot and captured this image. It was my first stop on this year’s Birdathon challenge, an annual event I joined for the first time in …
Deborah H Rahalski
After the Storm
So fellow travelers, the first big thunderstorm of the season blew through earlier this evening. Tree frogs are serenading me to sleep through open windows for the first time this year. Night falls tree frogs sing Gusting winds and rain abate Calm after the storm Walk gently on the path my friends and may you …
Deborah H Rahalski
A Hug from Heaven
So fellow travelers, as Mother’s Day dawns soon, I am mindful of what a gift it is spend the day with my Mom. For those I know whose Moms have left this life, these words are my gift for you and your Angels. The sun never sets on a mother’s love she lives always in …
Deborah H Rahalski
Rain
So fellow travelers, a breach of trust is hard to overcome. Time heals all wounds. Sometimes rain helps the process. Angels’ tears fall as Life giving rain gracious gift Hope for those who thirst Walk gently on the path my friends and may simple joy bless your journey.
Deborah H Rahalski
Corner Jazz
So fellow travelers, taking in the sounds of a Friday evening downtown, letting the mellow tones of a street corner musician soothe ragged edges of a tough week. Corner Jazzman riffs Passing car horns keep the beat City summer night. Walk gently on the path my friends and may adventure find you ready.
Deborah H Rahalski
Sailing with Vinnie: Chasing the Horizon
So fellow travelers, a while back I wrote about a creative adventure involving some Van Gogh inspired art for a good cause. Sailing with Vinnie the final version. A few of my friends commented on my project; one thing led to another and soon I was signed up for several paint events with various groups …
Deborah H Rahalski
Accepting Joy
So fellow travelers, each morning a thought for the day arrives by email. Good morning. Here comes your morning moment of zen. Today’s message spoke of acceptance. More specifically, it referenced accepting our part in a Bigger Plan of what’s unfolding in this life. That’s been a challenge for me this year, yet slowly I …