You will be taking about 20,000 breaths today. Notice what happens if you feel the air coming into and out of your lungs for just 10 breaths in a row. Go ahead- try.
This morning, a young goldfinch flew into our glass door. She landed dazed on the deck. I picked her up, holding her, waiting for her to find her strength again. It took a little while, but she found it, and promptly flew back to her nest.
What a gift to have a few quite moments with [...]
It’s obvious about smoke. Thicker things trick me- today I’ll practice imagining it all as smoke- my stuff, my ideas, my cats, my partner, and my feelings. I’ll keep my hands out of their business, and see where the wisdom of the wind takes them.
by Kara DiGiovanna
After awhile you learn the subtle difference
Between holding a hand and chaining a soul.
And you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning
And company doesn’t mean security.
And you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts
And presents aren’t promises.
And you begin to accept your defeats
With your head up and your eyes ahead
With the grace of [...]
