"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time."– John Lubbock This quote speaks directly to the guilt many high-functioning people feel when they stop … Continue reading Resting heart
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The most important time is now
Remember then: there is only one time that is important - Now! It is the most important time because it is the only time when we have any power. - Leo Tolstoy Updated since 2/17/2025 In these words, we can find the profound importance of living in the present moment. "Now" is the only time … Continue reading The most important time is now
Weapon & Wand
originally published 9/4/2024 What I Carry I carry a weapon in my right hand and a wand in my left. I am also both these, a weapon and a wand. I can do serious damage, and I can make magic happen. I carry purpose in my right hand and providence in my left. I am … Continue reading Weapon & Wand
Inner beauty and a heart filled with gratitude
Humanity reveals her inner beauty through the interplay of gratitude, love, and kindness. – Debasish Mridha Updated since 3/15/2025. Inner beauty is a radiant force, playful and brimming with gratitude, kindness, and love. It shines through in moments of joy and laughter, reflecting a heart that appreciates life's simple pleasures. This beauty is expressed through … Continue reading Inner beauty and a heart filled with gratitude
Power of music to give us happiness
Updated since 3/4/2025. Music has a profound ability to bring happiness and spread positive energy. Its melodies and rhythms can uplift our spirits, soothe our minds, and inspire joy in the most challenging moments. Listening to music releases dopamine, the "feel-good" chemical, enhancing our mood instantly. It connects people, fostering a sense of togetherness and … Continue reading Power of music to give us happiness
Heart of unplugging
"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." - Anne Lamott Republished since June 26, 2025. Just as electronic devices need to be powered down to function optimally, we humans require moments of pause to recharge mentally, physically, and emotionally. Constant activity without breaks can lead to burnout, reduced … Continue reading Heart of unplugging
Overthink much
Analysis paralysis... knats eyelashes and centipedes legs. A centipede was happy quite, Until a frog in fun Said, "Pray which leg comes after which?" This raised her mind to such a pitch. She lay distracted in the ditch, Considering how to run. - Unknown
November’s Grace
November whispers balanced, calm embrace, A month to find our peaceful pace. With chill kissed by dawn’s sweet light, We bring the day, our spirits bright. In work, we find our purpose, clear, But pause reminds us, joy is near. Our gardens slumber with gentle root, In family’s love, our hearts bear fruit. Each week, … Continue reading November’s Grace
Tiny Binding
The littlest things can hang me up. Keeping me bound, Stabbing hunger. Tiny binding. Like a hairband around my wrist, Squeezing off the circulation. Providing security for a future fit. What if my hair blows in the wind. It'll get into my eyes over and over. Better be ready to deal with it. Can't stand … Continue reading Tiny Binding
Be Through You
You can't be through me. I am not the sunshine that shines on you and makes you grow. You can't breathe through me. I am not air that fill your lungs and keeps you alive. I can be for you. I can be with you. I can breathe life into you when that truth arises. … Continue reading Be Through You