trees and clouds whisper secrets of gratitude
“When I am Among the Trees” by Mary OliverWhen I am among the trees,especially the willows and the honey locust,equally the beech, the oaks and the pines,they give off such hints of gladness.I would almost say that they save me, and daily.I am so distant from the hope of myself,in which I have goodness, and […]
in a cherry blossom’s shade, there’s no such thing as a stranger…
Kobayashi Issa’s poem “In a cherry blossom’s shade” invites us to pause and appreciate the beauty of connection and gratitude found beneath the delicate petals of a cherry blossom tree. As spring unfolds and the cherry blossoms bloom, we are reminded of the interconnectedness of all living beings. The cherry blossom tree, with its fleeting […]
spring fills us with gratitude
“Spring Song” by Lucy Maud Montgomery The air was full of sun and birds, The fresh air sparkled clearly. Remembrance wakened in my heart And I knew I loved her dearly. The fallows and the leafless trees And all my spirit tingled. My earliest thought of love, and Spring’s First puff of perfume mingled. In […]
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! I know a place where the sun is like gold… where the four-leaf clovers grow.
I know a place where the sun is like gold, And the cherry blooms burst with snow, And down underneath is the loveliest nook, Where the four-leaf clovers grow.By Ella Higginson Ella Higginson’s delightful poem, “Four-Leaf Clover,” transports us to a realm of beauty and serenity, where these rare symbols of luck flourish in hidden […]
clouds paint the sky
Rabindranath Tagore’s beautiful poem “Clouds and Waves” reminds us of the beauty and wonder that clouds bring to our lives. As we gaze up at the ever-changing sky, we are greeted by the graceful dance of clouds, painting the canvas of the heavens with their delicate forms. In this season of gratitude, let us take […]
Standing tall, grateful for the legacy of strong women
“Milk and Honey”i stand on the sacrifices of a million women before methinking what can i do to make this mountain taller so the women after me can see farther Rupi Kaur
“Hope” is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all – Emily Dickinson
Grateful for the comfort that hope brings. Hiking in the Santa Cruz Mountains on the Sunny Jim trail, this magnificent red-shouldered hawk took flight, just as I clicked. In the graceful flight of a bird, I find a symbol of hope and resilience. As we watch the magnificent red-shouldered hawk alight from its perch, we […]
Grateful for courage of artist John Roedel… and his poem, “the places in our heart”
the places in our heart where the world took bites out of us may never fully heal and will likely become open spaces be careful to not fill them with just anything or anyone your wounds aren’t supposed to become attics for you to hoard unnecessary junk these holes in our hearts are holy […]
gratitude for nature’s gifts… we offer thanks
Gary Snyder’s poem “For All” shares the essence of gratitude for the blessings we receive from trees and the elements. As I gaze upward into the canopy of the circle of redwood trees, I am reminded of the interconnectedness of all life. Each rustling leaf, each whispering breeze, carries with it a message ofgratitude from […]
Be grateful for life’s twists, turns, and surprises!
Life’s journey is often likened to a flowing stream, winding its way through diverse landscapes, carving unexpected paths, and presenting us with twists and turns that shape our experiences. In this dynamic journey, cultivating gratitude becomes the key to navigating the ebbs and flows with a resilient and appreciative heart. The saying, “Life’s journey is […]