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Discovering Beauty Wherever You Are

Quote of the day: “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” —Confucius While recovering from a wicked summer cold, I found myself feeling better but not well enough to go out in pursuit of beauty. Instead I spent part of a day out on the deck enjoying the gentle summer breezes and sunshine. I had an itch for making photos so I brought my camera out with me. Here is some of the beauty I discovered all around me that day. A common photography assignment is to pick a spot anywhere and find things to photograph. It is a good practice Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Flower Play

Quote of the day: “There is no-thing outside yourself you need. You are whole and  perfect now in this moment. Stop looking outside yourself for answers, and learn to love yourself right now from the inside out.” —Me As I’m slowly recuperating from a fierce summer cold, I’ve had lots of time for practicing peace, presence, and acceptance. When I feel like working I work. When I feel like resting I rest. When I feel like meditating I meditate. In some ways the past week has been like a vacation with lots of light reading, NetFlix, and contemplation. I read half a Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Gratitude When Life Gives You Lemons

Quote of the day: “I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade… And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.” —Ron White My little bliss list this week is an ode to lemonade.  Although the week didn’t go as I planned, it was perfect none-the-less. An unexpected summer cold completely turned my week upside-down. Instead of many planned activities I spent most of the week feeling like I’ve been run over by a truck and as a result I took an unexpected vacation resting and recuperating at home. Here’s my bliss Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Peace is an inside job

Quote of the day: “One does not need buildings, money, power, or status to practice the Art of Peace. Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train.” —Morihei Ueshiba Have you ever seen people screaming “Peace,” with faces full of violence? I have always been perplexed by people who shout peace but carry anger or hatred in their hearts. I believe that the most important thing I can do to bring peace is to cultivate peace within myself. I cannot control the world but I can cultivate my own garden of peace and perform acts Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Green, everywhere green

Quote of the day: “Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises.” —Pedro Calderon de la Barca The sky is overcast today and threatening rain. I went to Lyndale Peace Park to take advantage of the glorious filtered light. The color of the day was green! Glorious, glamorous, glistening green!

By Marilyn, ago