So fellow travelers, one song bird is packed and ready for the next leg of her journey. The image brought waves of emotion. As I sat on the porch in the morning sun to be with the feelings, a bluebird sang out bright and clear. These words floated up on the tears Sunrise comes Bluebird […]
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“Who would attempt to fly with the tiny wings of a sparrow when the mighty power of an eagle has been given him?” A Course In Miracles So fellow travelers this quote popped up in my morning feed today. My immediate response was ” Me! I would! ” and while I understand the quote’s intended […]
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So fellow travelers, you know those times when days feels like weeks? When the finish line never seems to draw closer no matter how hard and fast you run? No matter. Today is the last day of classes. After exam week is over this marathon school year will be done. Time to let summer break […]
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“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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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So fellow travelers, those moments we pass through when changes come so fast and furious we lose sight of all points of reference like being caught in a vicious riptide until exhausted, we cease to struggle and in letting go find ourselves drifting, free at last from the current and able to swim to shore. […]
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So fellow travelers, lately the emotions of long distance love have stretched some heartstrings to near break point. When family fills your heart, miles bridging months expanding into years sometime seem vast beyond reason. More so when one’s immediate purpose has lost its drive. I’ve always said I never wanted to become one of those […]
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So fellow travelers, work has been whackadoodle (shout out to fellow blogger Tom Atkins for finding the perfect descriptive terminology.) Going into week three of this chaotic spin it’s starting to take a toll on me. When incidents I’d normally consider as “outliers” keep happening, I find myself starting to question my perception and grasp […]
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It is indeed “easier in the woods” Shared with profound gratitude for Jennifer’s ability to glean wisdom from grief.
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