An online journal sharing my interests in photography, nature, coffee life, journaling, fountain pens, spirituality and asking deep questions.
A bird does not sing because it has an answer; it sings because it has a song.
Chinese proverb
I love listening to the birds sing in the morning. My favorite is the meadowlark. No, it’s the robin. Wait, I think it’s the sparrow or the wren or the ….
Today is the funeral for a good friend of mine. Over the past few days I’ve had time to reflect on his impact on my life. I am amazed at how big that impact has been on me and hearing others say the same. I will miss our conversations and the guidance he offered me. I am grateful for the impact people have on our lives. Thanks, Wayne!
Sunrise yesterday morning at the Arapahoe Nature Area.
A very good friend of mine lost his battle yesterday morning, no more suffering. I will so miss our conversations, Wayne. It is a beautiful morning with bright sunshine, just the way he would want it. I’m now off to meet another friend for coffee and a walk in our 20 degree sunshine. Hope everyone has a good weekend.
“Until you value yourself, you won’t value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it. ”
― M. Scott Peck
There are times I find tension building up in my shoulders and the back of my neck. I think they call it “being up tight.” Major warning signs that something is amiss in my life. When I notice the tension one of the first things I do is focus on my breathing. I then look to see what’s going on within me. Am I not dealing with people and situations in a healthy way? What am I avoiding? Am I not getting enough sleep? Am I faltering in my routines: quiet, solitude, eating and exercise, meditation and prayer? Then I realize I’ve not taken any photographs for the past two days. Duh! Setup the tripod and press the shutter until symptoms go away. That’ll take care of the tension.