For our family, Memorial Day is not centered around picnics and BBQs. It is about honoring and appreciating the freedom that we have here in the U.S. This freedom has come at a great sacrifice for so many. Here is my attempt at honoring a family member who lost his life in pursuit of a…
Tag: peace
I Have a Really Big Umbrella
Never is it easier to appreciate inner calm and peace if you don’t have it. There are many things that can disrupt your zen—a hangry supervisor, a nearly empty container of ice cream haphazardly stuck back in the freezer, a glitch in the matrix. The list goes on. There are of course a bazillion actual…
The Stone Cup
The Stone Cup A scoop of cool air drips across the rim encapturing a warming space within. The stone cup of desert cappuccino slowly spills the pink sunset overflow. A drink as ancient as fossilized sea containing stories carved from history. Sip the wisdom under moon and starfall and rise awake to songs of…
Redwood Forest Walk
Redwood Forest Walk— I tread lightly on the composted trail shedding heavy layers and my fog veil. Open is the air filling my strong mind breathing in rich moss oxygen unwind. Leaving history behind as I walk amongst my ancient friends’ wisdom wind talk. Praising their knowledge with roots balancing standing still in redwood…
Dream Cloud
Dream Cloud— What would it be like if I could touch one; a soft, fluffy, white piece warmed by the sun. I’d keep it in my pocket for always and secretly squeeze it on the hard days. If I saw a tear streaming down your cheek, I would soak it up with my cloud’s…