Musings on Life, People, Nature
Good morning Friends, It is another Sunday for renewal and relaxation. As I contemplate the landscape I am grateful for another opportunity to live a day of purpose. I decided early in the day that I will do what I can to entertain positive thoughts and do something fun and enjoyable that I can recall … Continue reading An Angel on Earth
Dear Friends, It is another beautiful summer morning. The abundance in my life is not something I take for granted. I delight in waking up from a restful sleep after an activity-filled Saturday. Get out early and stretch with gratitude, taking a moment to acknowledge everything in your own life that directs your journey, even … Continue reading The Process of Ageing
Dear Friends, A warm, gentle breeze brushes past me as I stare in the distance at the natural performance of the tall bamboo on our property. I envy the birds at this moment because their eye view of the canopy is surely a spectacular sight. My connection to Nature in this spot is strong. It … Continue reading A Gratifying Personal Triumph
Dear Friends, The morning that greets me today is just a little bit hazy. My eyes rest on the red/orange flowers of the delonix regia (malinche) that thrives on the recently mowed lawn. The vibrant color lifts my spirit and reminds me to appreciate Nature's gifts this morning. We are in the rainy season so … Continue reading A Greeting for Father’s Day 2019
Dear Friends, It's a beautiful morning here and wherever it greets you, I hope the same is true for you. Stretch in gratitude for your health, your family and the desire that encourages you to contribute your efforts to improving your circle of influence every day. Get out early before the rains of the … Continue reading One way of striking it rich!
Dear Friends, Renewal Sunday is here again to nudge us out of bed and invite us to move our bodies with gratitude for all the goodness that surrounds us. The weeks fly by; the rainy season's effect on our gardens and lawns has begun. Soon the sounds of the mowers will join the songs of … Continue reading Nature/Human Connection
Dear Friends, The fiercely impassioned calls from the flycatchers outside my window early this morning were impossible to ignore. Their powerful energy made me rise with a desire to gaze upon the majestic landscape that surrounds me. I contemplate the mysterious way Nature's rainfalls transform the brown into green on the sloping hills. The colors … Continue reading Challenging Personal Axioms
Dear Friends, As I sit to write my message this morning, I am surrounded by all the things that I love: the music coming from the birds outside the window; the lovely colors from the flowers that are blooming; and the gentle breeze that brushes my skin as I soak in the warmth of the … Continue reading Investing Time Wisely
Dear Friends, It is unusually quiet right now for a not-so-early Sunday morning. The absence of singing from the choir or the birds invites me to rest my eyes on the dry grass below as I contemplate the stillness in the air. It is very hot. The shrivelled trees of the dry season have not … Continue reading A Quiet Sunday
The day's chill greets me. As I gaze out the window and hear a tiny bird's warble I am struck by the strength and length of his musical offerings. I am inspired to move my body as I gratefully breathe in today's crisp, cool air. I summon my inner consultant and remind myself that my … Continue reading Feeling Nature
