So fellow travelers, I can think of no better way to end a road trip than a day of visits with friends. My trip concluded with two days of such joys and I headed homeward filled with gratitude and a haiku in my heart Hugs lunch and laughter Tales of music grandkids dogs Blessings of […]
All posts in category Gratitude
Spirit of 60 Road Trip: Conclusions
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 15, 2017
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Zen Moment: Woodpecker’s Haiku
So fellow travelers, I’ve just returned from a week of camping with a good friend at one of the wonderful State Parks we are blessed to have here in Upstate New York. Round Lake Trail at Green Lakes State Park Lots of rain meant plenty of time to write, so I can promise a series […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 30, 2017
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Zen Moment: Small Things
So fellow travelers, today someone made a difference in my day with a simple “thank you.” It came via email, as I was working through an unrelated problem born from a minor misunderstanding. The misunderstanding itself was minor but carried an emotional impact because it is part of a serial communication problem that surfaces periodicially […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 5, 2017
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The Gift
So fellow travelers, this graceful image greeted me this morning when I opened my WordPress reader feed. The sketch is by a friend I first met in our online creative group. Her post credits the original artwork as drawn from the photography of another creative tribemate.* The image invoked one word JOY A simple yet deeply liberating key […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on June 28, 2017
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Threads
So fellow travelers, the importance of family has framed many of the choices I’ve made. Those choices have in turn directed which paths I followed on this journey. Navigating crossroads is rarely easy. In times when we struggle against an inevitable change, our resistance can blind us to possible options. Other times we are so […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on June 19, 2017
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Hiding in Plain Sight
So fellow travelers, for those of us who find solace and sanctuary on the trails and byways outside, March is a tough month to get through in Upstate New York. A favorite tree in a snow covered field a few days before the Vernal Equinox. Once in a while, a little miracle comes along to remind […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on March 21, 2017
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Solstice Circle
So fellow travelers, last night a good friend of mine from my Vision Quest years hosted a drumming circle to honor the Winter Solstice. We sent a big vibrant wave of energy out to enfold our world and all creatures living here. Consider yourselves hugged. You’re welcome. We all needed it, I know. This morning […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 22, 2016
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Mountain Magic
So fellow travelers, I woke this morning to the booming echo of Big Black Dog woofs ricocheting through snow dusted trees. Peering through the frost lined window I can just make out the solid profile of Mt Monandnock against a pearl dawn sky. I scrunch deeper into layered warmth of red and green comforters and […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 11, 2016
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Zen moment The Mahjong Tree
So fellow travelers, I have arrived at a quiet retreat center for a weekend of creative adventures with several friends. Early morning bird calls had me out walking a dew laden trail where I came around a corner and startled a small flock of goldfinches. They swooped up to the shelter of a large tree […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on September 3, 2016
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A Full Cup of Gratitude
So fellow travelers, after many welcome hugs and big dog kisses we have safely arrived in Portland. Blog post about our first days adventures to follow. For now a simple zen moment brewed with a hand crafted latte at an iconic local coffee shop The gift of caffeine A full cup of gratitude Good morning […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 12, 2016
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