Jack’s Lament

So fellow travelers, early Lake Effect snow has brought a chilling end to a luxuriously warm Autumn. Snow dusted leaves linger in the trees and the last of my wildflowers have turned into frozen mush from the sudden killing frost which preceded the cold front. My porch Jack O Lantern looked a bit mournful when …

Deborah H Rahalski

Roots

I’ve come back to read Tom’s piece several times, it is so thoughtful and imbued with significance for my own journey of searching for “home.” HOME has become for me more about the people in my life than a physical location, so I feel I am home regardless of where I travel to be with …

Deborah H Rahalski

Window in the Sky

So fellow travelers, Zen moment framed by the trees at sunrise this morning. Yeah, I am up and out with our dog that early. Window in the sky First light bird songs remind us Seek another way At any given moment we can make a choice to respond differently. A slight shift in perspective can …

Deborah H Rahalski

Reaching

So fellow travelers, challenges at work are on the rise right now. Mindful of the toll stress took on my physical, mental and emotional well being last school year, I’m striving to counter act it’s effects proactively. During my recovery this summer, I learned how significant simple moments can be and how important it is …

Deborah H Rahalski

Zen moment : Glimmers

So fellow travelers, November is living up to it’s reputation as a cold, grey month. The slightest hint of sunlight sends me dashing outside to capture what Light I can. A break in the clouds Leaves hold a golden moment Hope infused our hearts When we catch a brief glimmer of hope, we must dare …

Deborah H Rahalski

the middle way

Kathy has captured emotions I am reaching for deeply right now. This year’s transition of seasons is filled wth emotions for me as I have struggled to find meaning in some choices happening around me. Her words and the beautiful images she shared are a gift.

Deborah H Rahalski

Waiting 

So fellow travelers, it’s November and suddenly our luxuriously warm and unseasonable weather has flown off with the migrating geese leaving behind chilly winds and rain.   My mood this week mirrors the grey skies viewed from my car as I wait for my morning coffee on my way to work. Being a long distance mom …

Deborah H Rahalski

Love Revealed

via Daily Prompt: Mystery So fellow travelers, the blog prompt from WordPress today is Mystery   Suddenly it’s clear What was hidden now revealed Love was always here   Is there anything more mysterious than the power of love?       Walk gently on the path my friends and may adventure find you ready. …

Deborah H Rahalski