Did someone say “long week-end”?
….. Let’s start by enjoying this moment, right now… I closed my eyes and felt the sunshine… it is streaming through the patio window. Must be time to “catch some rays”
Time to go out to the woods and “play”
Enjoy whatever it is you plan to do today..
Oyashikiri
PL Precept #19 Begin once you perceive.
It’s true, under the blue sky I saw the golden glow of the leaves, waving from the tree across the church yard. In the morning, when I left home, I could feel the briskness in the early morning air.
The Chinese lanterns are showing their happy faces in the flower beds in front of the church.
I admit to a wee bit of happy anticipation of the weeks to come. The changing season… summer to fall… is a natural “high” for me. I love watching Mother Nature begin her creative colouring of the environment.. she does it gradually, first with a hint of colour, and a drop in the temperature of the playful breeze that tosses your hair. Some evenings the nip in the air means… time for long sleeves.
PL Precept # 18 Each moment is a turning point.
Can’t you just hear that crackle in a toasty fireplace?
Oyashikiri
“Summer is over ” I heard the grumble .. I wasn’t trying to hear, but the other visitors nearby were unhappy at the prospect of a summer shower.
True the forecast was for off and on “sun showers” till later in the day, with the threat of a thunderstorm during the supper hour. But with the weather .. there are no guarantees.
Yet the group of sun “bathers” were so wrapped up in what MAY be going to happen, they were not appreciating the warm sun drenched moment… NOW.
PL Precept # 18 Each moment is a turning point
There was a sprinkle of drops, maybe for all of 3 minutes.. and it was over… People quickly packed up and moved on… I stayed .. enjoying an afternoon of refreshing moments with a sun that was warm and welcoming.
Summer is wrapping up, but there are a zillion astonishing moments ahead. Fall Baby! is just around the corner!!!!
Oyashikiri
There are days when we feel lost and alone
Days when you wander from chore to chore,
wondering if there is anything anywhere that will lighten the load
There MUST be more…..
That is when you realize you are not alone…..
Can you see???
In PL. PL Precept #15 All is a mirror
Oyashikiri
on my flickr, I posted the same picture with a different lighting if you can’t make out the background.. might help…. (wicked gleam and laugh)
Age- have you noticed how as the years have rolled past, your perception and reaction to the world around you … changed.
In nature, we watch as with the coming of spring, new beginnings take shape, we ohhh and ahhh at the delicate spring blossoms, we watch as the trees begin to send out tender new growth.
In the fall we watch with anticipation as the leaves mature and turn vibrant autumn colours – we go from the pastels of soft pinks, buttery cream petals and fuscia accents to the bold crimsons and golden orange glow of the fall pallet, within weeks, we are looking at a different skyline.
Friends we have known for years, no longer look the same, nor do they present the same way. Life has shaped their outlook as well as yours. Some friendships remain strong, others drift away, “like two ships that pass in the night”.
Boyish charm has given away to a careful neutral expression, one that is friendly but cautious. The giggling shyness of eager anticipation, now is a quiet reserve with a careful scrutiny of what is beyond the facade being presented.
The internet abounds with videos and reels about how to communicate, how to determine sincerity in others. How to watch for elder abuse, how to ensure young minds aren’t being drawn into dark areas of “society” where they can come to harm.,
We live in a world where friendships disappear overnight, and where the past lingers … overshadowing new possibilities… spousal abuse is still a canker in a world where we talk of peace and goodwill.. “we talk” but there is no action.
Hours are spent watching other people’s lives, drama, killings, plotting, infidelity, even during “xmas” when the season is supposedly one of goodwill towards man… is full of deceit and treachery. People spend hours and hours following what is happening in the lives of the characters on the screen. who are all coveting someone else’s wife/ husband etc.or looking for ways to extort or rub out someone else’s existence or livelyhood.
I listened for some time to someone explain the drama of families in another country (a series ) my friend was totally involved in the life situations and happenings of these families. I may watch the telly a total of a few evenings over a period of a year.
Bringing me back to … life is what it is... but.. not one of us .. sees it the same way. and with age… our perception changes. We can never go back.
Trying to hold on, only brings unhappiness and dissatisfaction. Learn to let go…. sounds easy, its not.. but you can do it.
Oyashikiri
In PL, we celebrate Thanksgiving every month. Day of Appreciation/Thanksgiving.
A thankful heart leads to happiness.
When we really pay attention, we are surrounded by many things we can be thankful for, the society we live in, the kindness shown to us by others. You will be able to find true happiness when you can see and appreciate these things.
Oyashikiri
Never give up – there is always a way!
yes, that is a sweet potato … it grew into a beautiful vine…
Oyashikiri
A member sent this out the other day. I just stared at it. So true!
Anyone else feel the same way!
PL Precept #17 Grasp what is most essential
PL Precept # 18 Each moment is a turning point
Happy Saturday all.
Oyashikiri
For days I basically dragged myself around, my attention span was that of a gnat … did you know that these little insects besides being a bother.. can bite, (they feed on blood) (biting midges)
I mentioned the other day that I had returned to the “bush” and spent some time in the dense overgrowth… pruning back, and clearing areas that were getting too dense to walk clear of wet prickly vegetation.. it was time well spent, but I was exhausted from the effort.. when I finally sat still .. my body had something to say about my activities.
Well dear reader… my body decided enough was enough, and took my mind off of wandering the woodlands. It allowed me to feel its opinion..I started to sniffle, sneeze, ear blocked, I felt a cold sore coming on.. and then it struck with the symptom it knew I was not going to enjoy,, chills, Let’s just say, my body does not have a sense of humour.
I’ve been practicing a lot of C A L M …. the rip van winkle kind.
How are you doing? Did you experience any of that thunderstorm we had the other night. Do you know we still had hail around one of the flower beds yesterday afternoon.
/all in all, today is a brand new day. Sun is out.. what adventure will it bring my way?
PL Precept #21 Live the PL Way…
PL Precept # 1 Life is Art
Oyashikiri
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