I was talking with a friend on Friday, and as this particular friend lives by Buddhist philosophy and is coming into town to do a mother’s retreat in October, I was explaining that perhaps the venue we’ve chosen is not “zen-like” enough–you know, peaceful, full of sunlight and happiness–what you’d expect when you hear the […]
Do You See?
Have you heard of Ted Kooser, the poet? I suppose in today’s realm of poetry, it’s a crime to be “accessible” to the masses, but he is, and I love his down-to-earth, honest words. [I think it’s more of a crime to capture things in writing that only a handful of people can understand, let […]
Living Fearlessly
This is from The Tao Te Ching. It reminded me of my little one, how exuberantly she takes life in, and my hope is that I will live this, too. Every one of us is born, and everyone dies. However, three of every ten seem to be born to live, three seem to be born […]
The Only Student You’ll Ever Have is You
Who told us as children that a hummingbird never rests–that it will never sit still and drink? I’m not sure, but I’m here to tell you it ain’t so. The picture above is proof enough. I’ll never get enough of these feisty, delicate birds. They are absolutely breathtaking. And then I wonder why I think […]