Simplicity

"Tis a gift to be simple, tis a gift to be free,
Tis a gift to come down where we ought to be--
And when we find ourselves in the place just right,
Twill be in the valley of love and delight."....Shaker hymn

I have always loved this song whether it's done vocally or instrumentally. I need to be reminded so often to keep things simple and calm. So in the midst of all this craziness of graduation for Victoria I am trying to keep a balance of calmness. I have found it helps to take some time everyday to sit outside in the sun, even for 15 minutes, to read an inspirational book or even to just "rest my eyes". It seems by doing this I keep a better perspective on the things that come across my path each day.

Enjoying Life

Today I am enjoying the beauty of silence, the glory of sunlight, the sweetness of spring air and the love that lies at the root of all things. I have so much to be thankful for!

Precious Time

"Take good care of time, how you spend it, for nothing is more precious than time."....the Cloud of Unknowing.
How real the value of each second has become to me since Tom has started working overseas and as the days click by of Victoria's senior year! Each moment is so special. There are no little things. "Little things" are the hinges of the universe.

Warm Towels

You know how good fluffy towels feel fresh from the dryer? They caress you with fragrant, sumptuous warmth. Here's some "fluffy towels" for your day:

*Alarm Clock Alleluia: When the alarm goes off, open you eyes & say, "This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad." Commit to living in gratitude for this day.

*Shower Power: As you rinse, pray to be cleansed of any feelings of anger or bitterness.

*Elevator Blessings: Say a silent prayer for the person on the elevator with you.

*Cook up a Memory: Use a recipe someone gave you and be thankful for the spiritual nourishment that person has brought into your life.

Greatness

"God is as great in minuteness as He is in magnitude." I see Him in everything around me. This morning I noticed Him in the warmth of the air and in the puffy grey clouds. I felt Him in the breeze. I heard Him in the chirping of the birds and the chattering of the squirrels. Nothing is too large or small for Him to be part of....have you noticed Him around you today?

Do you notice Him in the minuteness and magnitude of the pictures on this link? www.colormekatie.blogspot.com/2009/02/tuesday.html

Love

Love...It begins with a moment that grows richer and brighter...and becomes a lifetime of joy. As we approach Valentines Day I reflect on the love I have in my life. I am so grateful that my life overflows with love from family, friends, even the patrons I have contact with in the library and my yoga students. I have found that the more I give love out the more it comes into my life.

The Best Things

"The best things are nearest: the breath within you, the light in your eyes, the flowers at your feet, the duties at your hand, and the path of God just before you." -- Robert Louis Stevenson
How often we take these "near" things for granted. Enjoy the day!