07/13/2025

"She found peace where

the waves kissed the shore,

a rhythm older than pain,

a lullaby the soul never 

forgets." ~Dede Hawkins

I remember whilst living in

Mexico, I would go to the

sea shore when I was filled

with angst.

We lived only 20 min away, 

so I could slip away for a few. 

Watching the comings and

goings of the waves, my soul 

would calm. I could return

home to deal with those pesky

whatevers of life.

Days upon days, I wish I had

a sea shore at hand. The closest

I get would be meditation and

it does help.

I must remember . . .

07/12/2025

"We can't heal the world

today, but we can begin

with a voice of compassion,

a heart of love, an act of

kindness." ~Mary Davis

It has always worried me

that healing the world does

not seem to be in the picture.

I've thought that if each of

us spreads joy and kindness,

we send out concentric 

circles, overlapping and

creating peace on some level.

And, I still buy this!

However, the words of Mary

Davis truly struck a chord in

me. As we grow older, seems

we can only do so much. So,

her idea of compassion, love

and kindness makes a great

deal of sense.

Bottom line, I choose these

three . . . compassion, love

and kindness . . . by which

to live and share.

Blessed be . . .

07/11/2025

"There's something so

beautiful about having

long-term friends that

have witnessed multiple

versions of you and 

loved you through it all." 

~Inspired Living

Methinks I've ever and

always had a thing about

friendship!

There's a part of me that

would like to keep them

forever. But, I get that

people move away, pass 

on to that better life, etc.

I still dream about old

friends. When it happens

I send prayers and best

wishes. I figure I dreamed

of them for a reason.

One of the things I've ever

enjoyed about x-mas cards

is the catching up. Alas, I

find that tradition may be

coming to an end as well.

My fave part of all of this 

is I have friendship with

my children . . . hopefully,

all of them. Best friends

ever!

Blessed be . . .

07/10/2025

"There is a way that nature

speaks, that land speaks. Most

of the time we are simply not

patient enough, quiet enough,

to pay attention to the story."

~Linda Hogan

I so love summer!

Indeed it does mean work . . .

 . . . and lots of it! Mowing, 

weeding, snipping, cutting,

moving outdoor furniture

around!

But at the end of the work

day, sitting and having a

good look-see, with a cool

drink in hand . . . wow!

Just  W O W !!!

I know that Mother Nature

has many different faces. I

see them right here in my

sweet, little space.

So love that she has shared

a small corner of the earth

with us . . .

07/09/2025

"Your weirdness

will make you stronger.

Your dark side

will keep you whole.

Your vulnerability

will connect you to

the rest of our

suffering world.

Your creativity

will set you free.

There's nothing wrong

with you."

~Andréa Balt

What a beautiful reminder!

I find, this year particularly,

that I tend to worry about

everything. Rather concerns

me.

Most likely has to do with

aging . . . what's happening,

what to expect, will I be able

to deal with everything?!

Why can't I just live each day

as it comes? I'm at post PhD

level of worrying and this 

needs to stop!!!

07/08/2025

Methinks I have the most

beautiful space in the entire

universe . . .

 

07/07/2025

"Life always offers all who

are blest a second chance . . .

It's called tomorrow."

Zen to Zany

I swear, I'm trying to live

in the present, in the now,

in today!

Having said that, knowing

I have tomorrow around 

the corner, gives me what 

I need in order to cope.

Still, I so want to live today

to the best of my ability . . .

 . . . knowing there is a 

tomorrow to look forward to!

07/06/2025

"You're not healing to be

able to handle trauma, pain,

anxiety. You're used to those.

You're healing to be able to

handle joy, and learn to accept

happiness back into your life."

Wild Woman Sisterhood

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!

I recognize truth when I see it

and this is it! How sad that we

become suspicious of joy as

we've seen so much sorrow.

In my elder years, I feel like 

I'm cramming for an important

exam. I have to hurry up and

learn all I can because I don't

have a lot of time left.

I do know I want to dedicate

as much of my remaining time

to joy! 

Find it! Make it! Do it!

07/05/2025

"I have never been drawn

to luxury. I love the simple

things; cool rocks, moss

covered hills, when the sun

filters through the trees just

right and people who try to

understand." ~R. YS Perez

Love this quote. Methinks

Perez took it straight out 

of my mind!

Yesterday, I was so sad . . .

and yet, today is another

day.

Today, I will return my

thoughts to Mother Earth,

Mother Nature and fill

my soul with peace once

more.

I will think of those I love

and send them thoughts

of joy.

Blessed be . . .

 - - -

R YS Perez is a non-binary,

queer Latinx writer born 

and raised in New York 

City. Currently working as 

a writing tutor, their biggest

passion is sharing her love

of words, whether through

her writing or helping the

students that cross paths.

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07/04/2025

I find I am sad today . . .

07/03/2025

"Silence is essential. We

need silence just as much

as we need air, just as much

as plants need light. If our

minds are crowded with 

words and thoughts, there

is no space for us."

~Thich Nhat Hanh

I have been a fan of this

master lo these many years.

His wisdom is without par.

And, I am so in tune with the

fact that silence is essential!

My question would be . . .

"Where do you find it?"

I've looked the world over,

as it were, and 'tis not to be

found. In the dead of night,

cars going by. By day, even

neighbors can be heard.

My conclusion . . . silence

can only truly be found in

meditation. Even then, it's

difficult.

Alas, we live in a noisy,

noisy world . . .

 - - -

Thich Nhat Hanh was a Vietnamese

Thien Buddhist monk, peace activist,

prolific author, poet, and teacher. He

founded the Plum Village Tradition

historically recognized as the main

inspiration for engaged Buddhism.

Known as the father of mindfulness,

he was a major influence on Western

practices of Buddhism. 1926 - 2022

Wikipedia

07/02/2025

"Enter silence. Let nature

heal you of everything

that hurts." ~Frederick AR

I find myself more grateful

than ever for our beautiful

summer weeks.

Alas, I have yet to heal from 

my winter SAD. The next

few weeks will indeed take

care of that.

Ever so grateful . . . and I 

am going to take the gift 

of silence. I may need to

create it rather than find

it. But, this shall happen!

07/01/2025

"So come to the pond,

Or the river of your

imagination,

Or the harbor of your

longing.

And put your lip to

the world.

And live

Your life."

~Mary Oliver

Methinks all the answers

are in the word, live!

Why is it that so many of

us simply exist, especially

when living is the answer?!

I'm learning to sit outside

everyday and enjoy the

heat of summer, the blue

skies and white fluffy

clouds!

I'm learning to enjoy the

people who come by to

visit and the moments

shared.

I'm learning to live the day

rather than the expectation

of the morrow.

I'm learning to live rather

than exist!