“Hope is the thing with feathers— That perches in the soul— And sings the tune without the words— And never stops— at all— ” Emily DickinsonOn the after-dinner dog walk, the sky in the west was gold, red, orange and pink. When we turned around there was a full moon hanging in the trees in the eastern sky with a soft pink glow. I had to pause to take a mental image and imprint a memory of the perfect moment to have seen both at the same time. The scent of jasmine, the lack of breeze and virtually no traffic gave it one of those surreal affects, like I slipped through the vortex into heaven for a moment.
I often hear people comment on their large front porch or balcony off the bedroom, but I can’t help but wonder if they actually take the time to enjoy their coffee while sitting on the balcony in the morning, or resting on the front porch in the evenings. We will always be busy; we will always have a to-do list; there will always be people that need our help; but I’m learning that taking time to enjoy life—even a simple dog walk at dusk—is part of what fuels my soul for tomorrow’s challenges, and fills me with hope and joy. Have you walked you dog lately? Are you enjoying this year of tremendous blossoms? How can you fit in a few minutes to enjoy the natural world around you? Lord, slow me down so I don’t rush through a dog walk just so I can get back to wash dishes and resume my to-do list. Amen “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 What are your thoughts? Libby
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WelcomeI love the wisdom of the ages gleaned from relevant quotes. In them there is a connection to the human experience that crosses all borders. Join me as I relate my personal experiences, and link the wisdom of the quote to the Source of all wisdom: God's Word, the Bible. Enjoy, Libby Categories
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