Listen to the silent waves They bring sweet compassion from afar This may sound strange to some but when you listen mindfully the sound of silent waves liberates and exhilarates the soul It helps us cultivate Gratitude and Joy Listen to the silent waves and calm will overwhelm you because God is trying to get our attention right now Listen to the silent waves Listen … Continue reading Silent Waves
I believe that we all need to learn to breathe intently and mindfully in order to free ourselves from pain and anxiety and to reach calmness. Continue reading On Breathing
Truth is all we need Keep the great question near and in the present Continue reading Haiku 228 by Melba Christie
Because today I have been thinking about so many things at once, I decided to stop thinking. Our political scene which filled with mindful and mindless debates, continuously infusing cleverly crafted alternative facts are driving many of us to drink. It truly saddens me. But we must continue to listen mindfully. I came across a few quotes that calmed my busy mind. I want to … Continue reading Food For Thought
Scared hoop catch my dream and fill my heart with hope sunshine through my window Continue reading Dream Catcher
Usually colored a bright red shaped simply symmetrically symbol of adoration, as to be beloved on every 14th of Feburary. Filled with compassion, desire, and hope. We all want to come home to our hearts, to make sure we care about what truly matters. It beats in unison within every living thing the minute we enter this life. Let us remember we all have only … Continue reading The Heart
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” – Andy Warhol “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Victor Frankl Times have changed; or have they? The last time I looked everything that matters remains the same. I often long for those good old days You know what … Continue reading Times Have Changed
“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an Ocean.” ― Arshdeep Singh Samrala This ocean knows the secrets of my soul I wonder where they all will go … Continue reading A Poem A Day – This Ocean Knows
Every spring I try to plant a beautiful garden like the ones I have seen in magazines. No sooner I plant Begonias, Calandula, Petunias and Pansies, our resident cottontail rabbit and occasional visiting deer snap up the fresh or new blooms. The rabbit loves the clover that grows wild and free in our backyard. Clover is a weed but I cannot bring myself to … Continue reading Inspired by Stanley Kunitz
*I often sit watching the clouds change into different shapes. I wrote this poem this morning after a few minutes of meditation. I looked up at the sky this morning mindful of its enormity yet so serene Breathed in and out so gratefully. Then a white-grayish cloud framed in lavender morphed into a question mark so proudly it spread across the sky and … Continue reading Question Mark ?
Today was another beautiful day. The temperature was perfect for gardening a little more and for just visiting with nature. I took a walk around the neighborhood and noticed the trees were starting to show off their foliage. The trees with bright red crimson leaves seemed to smile back at me. The trees in my backyard are still very bare. I looked at the grey … Continue reading In Tune with Nature
“A generous and elevated mind is distinguished by nothing more certainly than an eminent degree of curiosity.” Samuel Johnson She Learns Everyday Today she learned why the sun shines so much then she touched a daffodil. Her lively sense of curiosity The wondering of why will germinate seeds filled with questions about what is eternity and as millions before see how apples fall only a … Continue reading Quote: Food For Thought
All I need today is to be simply me All i need today is to have someone, anyone listen attentively, listen mindfully listen carefully so they can know the true me. Continue reading All I Need Today
My granddaughter loves the color pink she says purple in such a cute way for an almost three year old she knows her colors very well and enjoys sitting with me to paint circles and swirls which she describes as suns and the world. What innocence and love absolutely a gift from above. I want a purple universe for her and I hope she … Continue reading Purple Universe
“A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than knowledge that is Idle.” -Kahlil Gibran Way too many of us have acted on the knowledge we have acquired in our lives. But many of us are as idle as an old Jalopy. The world is being tortured emotionally with so many threats. It seems that even Mother nature insists on teaching us some valuable … Continue reading Quote
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