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Jogging in the Rain
This morning it’s drizzling and I was hesitant to jog. But the temptation is so irresponsible, out I went. It’s not heavy rain, just enough to moisten the ground. The rain is shying people away, so I almost have the entire street to myself. Flowers being washed by the light rain, more vibrant, dark clouds…
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I’m Available Now
After just 3 days in the hospital, home looks renewed, life seems refreshed. Time in the hospital is a different time, it’s no longer clock time, but chores time: meal time, lab time, exam time, waiting time… Most is waiting time, as you are no longer in charge of your time anymore. But the home-bound…
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Lessons from Ta Yue
It’s been 3 days since Ta Yue’s passing, it seems like a lifetime without his presence. I started to reflect about time with him: he doesn’t have a lot of toys, he simply carried his toy wherever he goes, he doesn’t need much to be happy. Zhui Feng likes to somersault like a gymnist, Ta…
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Earth Day
It’s Earth Day today. I feel like I need to celebrate, but can’t think of how. Then I realized being here on earth is the celebration. Like goslings waddling behind Mama Goose; like Papa Goose protecting the family; like trees thriving wherever rooted; flowers blossoming wherever seeded. When earth exhales, everything is awake, vibrant, wild…
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Ta Yue Is Gone
Ta Yue, (Moon Rider) is gone, riding his way to the moon now. My four legged friend, wearing his silky tuxedo outfit. When I was holding his paws this morning, he suddenly woke up, and started cookie dough on me, like when he was little, maybe he remembered his younger age. That was his farewell…
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Ta Yue
One of my cats is very sick, getting close, it’s a boy cat, named Ta Yue (which means Moon rider). He is not my favorite, his sister, Zhui Feng (means Wind Chaser) is more personable, with a cute personality. So I am shocked that I’m so sad. I thought I’m immune to loss of loved…
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Be Like Water
In my morning meditation, the image of an old photograph I took showed up in my mind: the water reflects the Great Egret, but doesn’t retain the image. That’s how it allows everything to happen, but as if nothing happened. Be like water…
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Laughter of Earth
This morning, an oleander flower fell to the ground, perfectly untouched. Emerson said “The earth laughs in flowers”. It’s true, even on the ground it still spread the laughter, lighting up my morning.
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Ease
In my evening stroll, spring is breathing in the yard. Honeysuckle has started blooming, the special scent mixed in the night air is like a lullaby for the nose. The Peonies have closed up for their night’s sleep. The Sweet Peas are thriving, climbing up so high and wide, making our little path narrower. A…