I wanted to share these beautiful words this morning.
A Morning Offering
I bless the night that nourished my heart
To set the ghosts of longing free
Into the flow and figure of dream
That went to harvest from the dark
Bread for the hunger no one sees.
All that is eternal in me
Welcome the wonder of this day.
The field of brightness it creates
Offering time for each thing
To arise and illuminate.
I place on the altar of dawn,
The quiet loyalty of breath.
The tent of thought where I shelter,
Wave of desire I am shore to
And all beauty drawn to the eye.
May my mind come alive today
To the invisible geography
That invites me to new new frontiers,
To break the dead shell of yesterdays,
To risk being disturbed and changed.
May I have the courage today
To live the life that I would love,
To postpone my dream no longer
But to do at last what I came here for
And waste my heart on fear no more.
John O'Donohue
Thursday, March 18, 2010
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Sunday, January 31, 2010
About Gratitude
I've been thinking about gratitude a lot lately. About being thankful for and enjoying the small stuff in life -- not just accepting the good and bad things that come about, but being grateful for both equally. It may be hard some days, but it helps to know that the good as well as the painful aspects of life are there to help us grow in much needed ways. That alone is reason enough to approach each day with gratitude.
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. ---Melody Beattie
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. ---Melody Beattie
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Thought of the Day
Let me preface this thought by saying that this has crossed my mind before, no doubt. So if I've mentioned it here on another occasion, just smile and nod!
Thought of the day:
To put it simply--The mainstream usage of cell phones has made it quite easy for people to talk to themselves without looking crazy.
That's all I've got for today--if you want more from me, check out my daily photo project!
Thought of the day:
To put it simply--The mainstream usage of cell phones has made it quite easy for people to talk to themselves without looking crazy.
That's all I've got for today--if you want more from me, check out my daily photo project!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Joss Stone is Amazing!
How did I not know this!? I saw Joss Stone preform and heard her sing for the first time on Conan the other night. In a way, she reminds me of Janis Joplin. I just love her.
Take a look at the video below, it's from the other night. I found one of the only videos of her appearance on the show last week; NBC has managed to take the rest down. If you would like to watch, wait a few minutes for it to buffer, and then the video will play nicely all the way through.
Take a look at the video below, it's from the other night. I found one of the only videos of her appearance on the show last week; NBC has managed to take the rest down. If you would like to watch, wait a few minutes for it to buffer, and then the video will play nicely all the way through.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Have You Ever Wanted To....
tune out for awhile.Turn your brain off and emerge just a little later when things look clear, bright, and sunny.
That is exactly how I'm feeling today.
Monday, January 18, 2010
A Very Wise Man
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. ""I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear."
Martin Luther King, Jr
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Simon & Garfunkel News
Simon & Garfunkel have confirmed that they will be playing at the New Orleans Jazz Fest! Their only gig in 2010! I've been listening to these guys for the majority of my life;I am SO hoping I have the opportunity to seem them live!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Wordless Wednesday and a Plug
This adorable card is the 13th picture in my 365 day photo project! If you haven't checked out Chaotically Focused yet, drop on by and let me know what you think. And, of course, if you've already taken a look, thank you very much, and I promise as the year moves a long it will get more exciting. In fact, while you are there why don't you sign up to view my updates on a reader or through email, that way you can have easy access to each day's photo.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Shooting Near my Home
Today, this upset me. In my neighborhood, an ex-employee of a truck rental company wondered into his old place of employment and shot five people, killing at least two of them. My guess is more will probably die. Apparently he was methodical and shot most of them in the head.
Frankly, I'm greatly depressed by the upsurge in crime and plain brutality that seems to be seeping into society as of late.
Frankly, I'm greatly depressed by the upsurge in crime and plain brutality that seems to be seeping into society as of late.
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