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Category Archives: Gratitudes
A Visit
She offered him her cup of coffee. Tempted, he thought, “How did she know his cravings?” “Did she read my mind while I was reading her heart?” Coffee is not good for dogs. He turned away…….. but his … Continue reading
Blessing of the Bees
The Sacred Scriptures from all the worlds speak of Bees & Honey. So do we. Be Blessed, Blessed Bee! The UN has recognized the need of the ministry of bees, have you? I have – but what can I do? … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremonies, Gratitudes, Statements of Faith, The Now
Tagged bees, blessings, ceremonies, giving thanks, gratitude, interfaith, nature
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Blessed.
I am grateful. For all of us. Thanks.
Posted in Gratitudes
Tagged babies, blessings, brush painting, circle of life, gratitude, love, spirituality, thanks
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A Key?
What’s all this I hear…. about monkey mind? I give thanks for mine. Please stop comparing it to yours.
Posted in Elders, Gratitudes
Tagged brush painting, enlightenment, evolution, giving thanks, gratitude, monkey, monkey mind, spirituality, theology, zen
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Busy?
Busy. Bees. Sweet sunshine. Feeding the world with Golden flowing possibility. I give thanks for busy-ness and bees. I am so blessed.
Posted in Gratitudes, Poems
Tagged bees, blessings, brush painting, gratitude, spirituality, sunshine
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Of Grass and Twigs
The waters recede, the grass is revealed, reveling in happiness and sticks. No heart stopping now, I know better – they simply look like snakes, can’t fool me twice, you old rope! Unless, of … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitudes, Poems
Tagged grat, mindful, mundfulness, nature, rope, snakes, sticks, twigs, zen
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Poodles and puddles
It poured. and created huge puddles. Poodles like puddles. and they are generous, they bring them inside to share! I give thanks for poodles, and puddles – one … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitudes
Tagged brush painting, gratitude, nature, poodles, puddles, rain, spirituality, thanks
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Rottweiler in the Rain
Clouds darken. Thunder rolls. Big soft body, smiling at the stranger. Rain pouring down? No matter, we have a tennis ball! I am grateful for Rottweilers and rain.
Posted in Gratitudes, Poems
Tagged brush painting, dog, giving thanks, gratitude, rain, Rotties, rottweiler, spirituality, tennis balls
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Jumping forward
Hundreds of baby frogs lead the way, Who knew such abundance was waiting for me this day! Were they just waiting for me to take the first step? I step carefully and am grateful for many small miracles.
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