life in the garden,
not always seen when shrubs and trees are in full bloom
it is not always the obvious
that is at the core
of what IS
PL Precept # 7 Everything exists in Relativity
because we don’t see something
doesn’t mean it isn’t there.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
text/photos Q (mine)
not a happy face, nope, no joy found here
tired, weather worn and ragged
life has left an imprint of a bitter
state of mind
spent in the company of
dissatisfaction and complaints
we, each and every one of us
is entitled to happiness
and the joy of living in a world
full of promise and hope
true, what was,
sometimes fades with the
changing seasons
but it is what is inside that counts
happy and even sad memories
make up our past
yet here we are
starting a brand new day
our lives continue
like sparkling spring water flowing
over the dips and valleys
happily gurgling along
over the variety of rocks
there really is no other choice, but to go with the flow
so why not use what dissatisfaction
and momentary complaints that come our way
as catalysts to improve and change our days
so that happiness is the mainstay
of our daily “every day” lives.
appreciate whatever comes your way
the shade you see, will soon shift and fade away
=^_^=
namaste – oyashikiri
All in a row
one by one
they sit and wait
for someone to come open the gate
it is a beautiful day
surely today will be the day
shadows play along the walls
racks wait patiently
to feel the weight of their cargo
the sun shines down with promise
anticipation is carried on the breeze
Mother Nature smiles & whispers
“all in good time”
we still are nowhere near the twenty first of May
soon, soon enough,
the grounds will be alive with activity
the sailing season
will begin
for now the few
who have come to enjoy
are blessed with a tranquil day
and open spaces of exquisite joy
Namaste – Oyashikiri
garden sprite tell me true
what will the morning bring
when the sun shines high in the azure sky
bathing the world in a light so bright
will I find my love come night
silly child how will you find
something you have not lost
you need only look
deep into your heart
to see and feel the love
that constantly beats
with each pitter patter of your heart
je t’aime, je t’aime
true love has no beginning and no end
Namaste – Oyashikiri
PL Precept # 11 Always be with God
There is such beauty and grace
when a horse and rider
take flight and together
mount the challenge
and conquer the moment
the moment didn’t just happen
the rider and the horse
trained and trained
both were ready for the challenge
they both faced
and when the time came
they flew as one
that moment shared
that bond, that connection
once forged
is like the nature that surrounds us
it will flow and ebb
but it will never end
faith,
when one believes
new experiences
always open up
begin each day with faith
that all your experiences in life
will carry you through
whatever comes your way
Namaste – Oyashikiri
Pl Precept # 18 Each Moment is a Turning Point
location, Perth Ontario
2 good cafe’s to try Fieldhouse Bakery
Crossroads Tea Room
I found my thrill
check out the grill
Bonus, the owner when he got this vehicle
got a second cab for it..
I was over the moon
To wander and discover
all there was to see that afternoon
would have been impossible to do
what time I did have
amongst the rusted tarnished metal
was pure and simple joy
each piece told a story
each shade of rust and weathered paint
presented me with a genuine
connection that I found intoxicating
my encounter with
the treasures
was not sophisticated art
but it animated
my heart
PL Precpt #1 Life is Art
Namaste – Oyashikiri
found near Bennett Lake, Ontario
Good afternoon everyone. I had a wonderful time this past Sunday exploring the back roads from the city towards Sharbot Lake, it was a bright day, a bit of a chill in the air, but otherwise great. Too soon after a cold snowy spell, for there to be a lot of day trippers out. One of my finds, was this tree stump…. the colours, the recent cuts l seemed to dazzle with the afternoon sun.
These delights were found on a vacant lot of a house that is up for sale. 100 acres on a quiet country road (at an intersection) The house had seen much better days, nothing of interest to me, it was the location.. What was sad to see was that the yard around the house was a catch-all for debris and clutter. I had been drawn to the stumps because of the rich tones of the inner core. What ever happened to their tops, was not evident. So I assume, that the rest of the tree will serve a good purpose.
My husband was drawn to the old television satellite dishes. Some places tease me, and I want to hear their story. Others, well, they just don’t hold my attention. On this property it was the tree stumps.. they were my gemstones amongst the rubble. AND the QUIET. Further down the road ( a paved road, however it was well posted, that it was not a road that was maintained year round) we found this spot..
You likely had to have been there .. it was such a peaceful site. What we found was what was left of a building, that must have been part of the church that had been in this location. The lumber I didn’t think dated back to the 40’s but perhaps a makeshift building of sorts had been there and when that went, the community got together and put up the piece you see below. (1987)
How different life must have been life back when the church as in full attendance. 1893… the land in the surrounding areas you can tell had once been farmed. The further we drove down this road, with the quiet around us, and the beckoning open fields, the more the happy glow of discovery surrounded me.
Life is ever-changing, what remains a constant in life is the natural world we live in. It grows, flourishes, dies, and is reborn. The landscapes change, but the wonder of it all remains. GOD is living, GOD is life, GOD is Everything. and YES, GOD is LOVE
Namaste – Oyashikiri
a glove got lost
that glove was found
and left to wait
should it be returned to its mate
some other day
meanwhile there it sits
out of harms way
a solitary reminder
that in some cases
it’s not that we don’t care
that we are no longer there
but life got in the way
too busy with other things
we missed realizing
that a part of us
fell away
& got left behind
this happens
when we are not
in tune with our mind
and
caught by surprise
when we find
that
one of two
is gone
leaving only
one
incomplete
For to be a perfect ONE ( pair)
it takes
2 to be 1
Yesterday was a day of sun and cloud, being a work day, this boat launch area was quiet, in the summer months when we dive by, it would be difficult to even find a place to park. We stopped here to let the dogs have some outdoor fun.
This was the colour of the day, yes sunshine is nice, but I love the rather subdued and subtle shades of an over cast day, if every day was sunny, we wouldn’t get to see the full palette of Mother’s Nature’s diverse and endless inventory of wonders.
Here is another Found? or Lost? for you….
While visiting a Tim Hortons (on the American side of the border, I came across the above dime and penny, laid out just as you see them … I didn’t touch them.. I looked and found it interesting that someone would just leave them on the vanity, especially sitting there so neatly. Were they in hand, and just laid down while hands were being washed… Maybe a child had them, and left them when they were being tended to by a parent.. I didn’t know… but I wasn’t going to disturb them, so, I took a picture.
Life is interesting, fun and intriguing, how we accept our daily challenges and adventures is up to us.. Accepting, enjoying and letting go of moments.. is a life long challenge, sometimes it is easy sometimes it is not…. knowing that whatever it is, it is OUR life. Yours and mine… I’m just so happy knowing that you are part of my world, In loving, sharing, caring, the exchange of ideas, thoughts,sights and sounds,.. WOW… what gifts.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
PL Precept # 2 To live is to express ONE’s Self
Sometimes, we dream of far away places,
Sometimes these events do take place,
Other times, what was, was
and the time comes when
our dreams are shelved.
live with hope in your heart
remember the journeys
the past is what your present is built on
live each moment to the fullest
PL Precept #7 Everything exists in Relativity
discover the true meaning of life
only then will you find true happiness
PL Precept # 16 All thing Progress and Develop
The only constant in life is Change….
Namaste – Oyashikiri
near Wakefield, Quebec by Q
Guess who went to bed and didn’t plug her cell phone in to recharge, first two guesses don’t count. Usually no big deal, however, in an efficient mode these past months, I’ve been doing a tidy up. You know how we can get when the season is changing, especially from winter to spring. “We never use our land line” said I. let’s get rid of it, we both have a cell phone, that will work out just fine.
Good idea, right.. the hands free phones stationed all over the house for ease of access, went bye-bye. I admit there was a feeling of relief as one more item on my want to do list, got a tick mark beside it. For every action there is a reaction. I had my cell phone number changed to the main home phone number, so that worked out fine, more or less. Calls I got for “the husband” simply were rerouted to his number. BUT what happens then when our phones are not nearby, and we don’t hear them ring (ah HA! I got a blue tooth thingie, and I can answer mine from most parts of the house as long as the phone is within “striking” distance ,1,2,ever 3 rooms away .. NOT if you are not wearing the bluetooth
Or if you are busy working on some project, like making greeting cards for the Church sale coming up in June (18th) and you are working with a sticky glue, that sticks to you, but not the card stock!!! The handy hands free that used to be by the desk is gone, your phone is in need of a change, and your blue tooth gadget is ??? somewhere on your other desk in the clutter there.
That golden moment when you remember, your new set up, the cell phone has call answer and voice mail, YAY, so what your fingers and hands are full of sticky glue, you phone will take a message. All I need do, is find Hubby to get the SSS (Skin so Soft- Avon) great for taking away sticky stuff .. I’m sure somewhere there will be a website that will tell you of all it is claimed to be good for. For us, it’s getting the glue/sticky off.
The start of a brand new day
open the window wide
take in all that comes your way
for only today
will you live the golden moments
for tomorrow, they will
have flown away.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
There is always a positive to a negative
Yin/Yang
the two compliment each other
and become ONE
Q
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