868. the universe right in front of my eyes

made it up to mars

nothing much was going on

there’s no place like here 🦊❤️

More and more I yearn for the power of my awareness to relax and open to the immensity, wonder and magic of what is right in front of my eyes. It would be more exciting than visiting any place on earth or in the heavens… 🦊❤️

 

867. art that makes me pause

a cardboard canvas

bears new year’s aspirations

art that causes pause 🦊❤️

I have always been fascinated by anonymous art and messages scrawled on walls, railroad cars, dirty cars, bathroom stalls, etc. Most are very short lived exhibits as they are washed away, painted away, scrubbed away or speed away. Over the years I have seen real gems of advise and art exhibited here and there and everywhere. I hope the anonymous artist featured in today’s post really does have a great 2023! 🦊❤️

 

866. dong stick oneness

i become aware

bamboo poles move silently

as if they are one 🦊❤️

For the most part our dong stick practice is done in silence. Over the months our small group of 8 or so folks has become fluent in the routine.  Every once in a while I become aware of the synergy of the bamboo sticks moving as one. I had to break from the oneness to snap a photo. Not so in line with “oneness” but I wanted to cling to the moment…. Progress not perfection! 🦊❤️

 

865. ever present sun

a dreary sky looms

clouds loaded with winter rain

behind it all… sun 🦊❤️

Regardless of the weather the sun still shines 24/7. Regardless of our night time darkness, the sun still beams on as bright as ever. Regardless of our life circumstances the sun is still shining 93 million miles away as we spin around it on spaceship earth.  🦊❤️

 

864. standing out

really standing out

so different from the rest

brilliantly present 🦊❤️

Yesterday I was particularly struck by the presence of a brilliant white tree among all of the dark trees. A metaphor for so many things. 🦊❤️

 

863. hugging a fallen tree

what does it feel like?

to no longer tower high?

how does a hug feel? 🦊❤️

Soon my “towering dead tree” that fell recently will be cleared from the trails. It was a new experience hugging a fallen tree.  Good way to start the new year. 🦊❤️

 

862. happy new year

22 is gone

a few moments to reflect…

ok… on to 23 🦊❤️

Wishing everyone a very, very Happy New Year.  I hope you have good reflections on your 2022 and that you don't break any mirrors in 2023!!!! On to 2023… 🦊❤️