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A little colorful shade is a nice thing on the Jolly Roger Pier at Topsail Beach. I’m setting my prayers and intentions that my circumstances will allow me to go back “home” this year.
Topsail Beach, North Carolina.
Quote of the day: “Simply be who you are, do what you do best, be where you are called by joy, and let life work its magic on your behalf.” — Alan Cohen
Daily gratitudes:
The surprise peacock in the field this morning
Cows
Hope
Homeless leprechauns
My tartar sauce
A touch of love on a tough day, courtesy of MKL.
Denver, Colorado.
Quote of the day: “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” — Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Daily gratitudes:
A lovely weekend
Melynie Campbell’s amazing voice
That Jimmy has a new friend (welcome, Bubba)
Kelsea’s sweet text last night
The scent of a spring night
At Colorado National Monument outside of Fruita. I think this was the rock that I went and very nervously sat on. Amazing place, amazing views.
Fruita, Colorado.
Quote of the day: “All you have to do is to pay attention; lessons always arrive when you are ready, and if you can read the signs, you will learn everything you need to know in order to take the next step.” — Paul Coelho
Daily gratitudes:
Stormy weather
Long voicemail messages from dear friends
Letting go
Children
Homemade soup
While it has been several years since I was in Wales, I stil love the memory and the vision of this place at Worm’s Head. The lone white house, surrounded by sea and green, is a home of my dreams, full of peace.
Today, and the past few weeks, peace has been incredibly elusive, and my options feel discouragingly few and futile. It is so hard to maintain hope sometimes. But it helps to remember the beautiful in this world.
Rhossili, Gower, Wales.
Quote of the day: “I need the sea because it teaches me.” — Pablo Neruda
Daily gratitudes:
Flowing skirts
My heavy punching bag in the garage
Milk
Dragonflies
My heart
A weekend at Cottonwood Hot Springs was healing and rejunvenating, and ended with an amazing sky over South Park. It was beautiful driving up, warm and sunny and star-filled while we were there.
Outside of Fairplay, Colorado.
Quote of the day: “The most important things in life aren’t things.” — Anthony D’Angelo
Daily gratitudes:
Diner china
Laughter
Clouds
Sunshine
Blissing out
It would be a very nice thing to be on Jost van Dyke tonight. It’s been a tough day.
White Bay, Jost van Dyke, British Virgin Islands.
Quote of the day: “When in doubt, choose change.” — Lily Leung
And may I add, ‘because often change is chosen for you.’
Daily gratitudes:
The pair of coyotes in the field this morning
My flame-colored rose
A small tax refund
Getting the last seat on the bus
Stormy skies at sunset
It seemed that each night at sunset, something was out in the water enjoying it – a pleasure boat, a canoe, a surfer. It was perfect just watching the sun sink into the sea.
Kona, Hawaii.
Quote of the day: “Sometimes you don’t need someone to pull you out of darkness. You need them to sit there with a candle letting you know you are not alone.” — From You ARE Enough … (and for Pam)
Daily gratitudes:
The kid on the street today who said he liked my dress
Instant messaging
Pie and collard greens with MKL
Big Horse and Medium Horse
Snuggly Cat
These feathers were shed by the numerous peacocks floating about Gwydir Castle in Wales. I thought I’d post this as a little welcome gift for Kupa, the latest addition to Cecilia’s farmy at The Kitchens Garden.
Llanwrst, Conway, North Wales.
Quote of the day: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” — Howard Thurman
Daily gratitudes:
A lovely pink sunset
Ice cold milk
Feeling skinny (which makes me feel more like me)
The scent of blooming trees
Long hot baths