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Travel Light, Go Far
It’s that time of the year, the Ross Geese and Sandhill Cranes are flying north again. We always go back to the wetlands and check, make sure they are really gone. We were a little late today, dusk light already painting the landscape into a silhouette. I was feeling disappointed that no birds are left; they…
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Heaven is at the Moment
Saturday morning, the sun is brewing spring in the yard: peach trees starting to blossom here and there, like a dancing note composing music. A sleepy cat is sunbathing on the fence, her favorite spot. Back on New Year’s Day, she had a pink jacket on, stunned me with her new look. Now whenever I see…
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A Waltz Out of Stumbles
Troubles are like rocks, don’t carry them; drop them on the ground to pave your path. Lighten up; unload so you can move forward. My father used to tell his patients “Don’t bring your work issues home, leave work at work.” Once you leave your workplace, you leave your work mind too. That’s so true,…
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Birdfeeder
We bought a new birdfeeder for the New Year. Day 1: no birds found it, even though there were birds pecking on the leftover seed on the ground right below it, and they just left. Day 2: Came the brave and smart first one, who discovered the new birdfeeder. The feeder is designed half sealed…
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Sleeping Mountain
Yesterday I walked in the mountains, right in-between storms, cold and cloudy, not a popular time for hiking. As reward, I got the mountain all to myself. The moment I stepped on the soft ground, a little damp and covered with thick leaves, I could feel the sleeping mountain underneath, deep and calm, the energy building…
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Every Moment Counts
Recuperating can be daunting, scary, and seemingly endless. Today I read an article; every moment in life serves its purpose, which should include my recuperation. Because I am right where I should be. That being said, I suddenly get a new perspective of this time: it’s slow time, slow enough that I can learn to use…
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Narcissus
Recently I got quite an opportunity to get up early, so I got a chance to see the fresh night, the version of night I rarely got to see. Today, it was 5:00 AM when I stepped out in the yard, it was pitch dark. The neighborhood was all dark and quiet. Nighttime like this sharpens…
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Winter Solstice
Today is Winter Solstice, the shortest daytime, the longest night. Are you ready for the gift of the year? Chanting to the rising sun; cherish every beam of sunshine. At the same time be patient to wait for the sunrise, be confident to your own strength to survive the darkness and smart to fully prepare yourself during…
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Second Boot
When I was little, a joke was very popular: A man had a new neighbor move in upstairs. He was a very polite man, and apologized beforehand for his unusual daily schedule, which required him to get back late at night. The downstairs neighbor said no problem, just please be quiet when you are back. The new…