California Dreaming - April 7, 2020

A couple of years ago, I went to visit my friend, Kristen, in San Francisco. And, as you can see, we had spectacular weather. It was December and beautiful. I can't speak for my host, but it was a delightful time. As I reminisce, an old Nordic expression comes to mind: clouds move. I hope the sun is shining on you today and if it isn't, know that it will come back out again.

One day at a time. A quiet meditation on perspective goes a long way in my book. Welcoming The Full Experience sometimes fills my heart and other times, freaks me out. I remind myself that I am doing my best.

Another gorgeous spring day here in Providence. Not too many meetings today. I do have to venture out for my weekly food shopping. Of course, wearing my full protective gear. I also chatted it up with new friend Kathy, about podcasting and blogging.

I've come to learn that my new television is a good thing and a bad thing. Although sometimes checking out on binge-watching doesn't exactly help me sleep very well, sometimes it's just something I need to do. You know what I mean?

 

The Dancing Blooms - April 3, 2020

This dance of the blossoms was captured May 2018 in Portland, Oregon. If I'm not mistaken I taped this during a walk near my former employer's location. Those rhody’s are something else, aren't they? 

We are now having more rainy days and warmer weather in Providence, Rhode Island and many things are blooming. I spotted the first signs of cherry blossoms around the corner. Many daffodils have poked through and I'm sure the tulips are close behind. 

The springtime energy is contagious. I don't know about you, but I've been experiencing all kinds of creative energy during the past couple of weeks. I suppose with my brain that loves to problem-solve, this situation has put it into high speed. I've come up with a number of ideas that I will reveal  later but I'm wondering who else is enjoying this creative growth spurt? 

I consider these days quite the adventure. One of my favorite thought leaders is Mark Nepo. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few years back and he has written one of my favorite books called The Book of Awakening. It is filled with short but very deep reflections and I'm always learning something each day that I read it even though I've been reading it for six years. My copy is falling apart because I've been reading it so much but I don't dare replace it with a new one since I have tabbed and highlighted sections that caught my heart. Today's reflection has this quote: The river is now in me. The reflection is about how we are all connected and how we're all in this together glad to be sharing this “adventure” with all of you.