Live In The Present Moment

Birmingham, Alabama

"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. . . Live each moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each moment."

Paramahansa Yogananda

Just the other day, as I rounded a familiar corner on my usual drive to work, my friend, the morning sun, a majestic orb, hung sweetly in the sky with a subtle glow, casting vibrant hues across the sky. At that moment, I caught my breath, paused, and snapped this photograph. This experience echoed the timeless wisdom of Paramahansa Yogananda, the revered Indian yogi and guru.

"Live in the now," my heart whispered. Dance with every precious second, discovering enchantment. The sunrise's melody, a sweet gift, made me feel grateful for the moment, this miraculous life. 

With every mindful breath, let me approach life with awareness and contentment. Let me keep my heart open and carry this lesson, allowing an inner strength to guide me as I revel in the joy and wonder of each moment.

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The Moon Is A Friend

Wolf Moon over Downtown Birmingham, AL

 "The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk to."

Carl Sandburg

♡ I'm listening to good music, watching the nearly full moon over downtown Birmingham, and dreaming of the day's possibilities. 

Sometimes the moon reminds me of the sun. And yet. It is still dark out, so the moon can shine on! 

One more before I leave to get ready for work... Just can't resist this Wolf Moon!

"The full moon – the mandala of the sky."

Tom Robbins

Seek What They Sought

Birmingham, Alabama

"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise.
Seek what they sought."
Matsuo Basho

I am home from a hectic day at work and the sky greets me with spectacular colors. Red, blue, yellow, black. And the city lights make me catch my breath, too. I may have a busy week ahead of me, but I feel sweet gratitude for this gift of the present moment.

One's Whole Being

 

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Alabama

"Sunrise demands this rightness,
this order, this true disposition of one's whole being."
Thomas Merton

♡ I discovered a new place to capture the sunrise, cresting sweetly over the Birmingham Airport...

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The More You Can Hear

 

Birmingham, Alabama

"The quieter you become, the more you can hear."
Ram Dass

The sky is magnificent. The sounds and colors of Spring are everywhere. I am certainly enjoying myself, up on the roof...

State Of Joy

"I’m discovering the art of living life from a state of joy,

no matter where I’m standing or what I’m looking at."

Esther (Abraham) Hicks

This sunset greeted me, energized me, as I stepped out of my car. I put all the stuff I was carrying on the asphalt to free my hands to take the shot. The gifts seem to just come if I pay attention.

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Creative Minds

"Creative minds are rarely tidy."

~ Abbey Plaque

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Pillars Of Learning

 "Seeing much, suffering much
and studying much,
are the three pillars of learning."

~ Benjamin Disraeli 

I am reaching out to a wonderful Birmingham sunset... What a deep connection, So close to the horizon, it sets so quickly. Delight! I must pause, settle down, watch. Or I'll miss it.

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Important Things

"A shaft of sunlight at the end of a dark afternoon, a note in music, and the way the back of a baby’s neck smells if its mother keeps it tidy… Those are the important things."

~ E. B. White 

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Rejoicing In Ordinary Things

"Rejoicing in ordinary things
is not sentimental or trite.
It actually takes guts."

~ Pema Chödrön

Beyond the sounds of the city, I am listening deeply to the sky. So many birds, singing as if just for me. Sweet, light, deep, steady. A concerto. An invitation. 

A celebration.

The Creative Power

"Odd how the creative power at once 

brings the whole universe to order."

~ Virginia Woolf

Finally home from work. A wonderful, full 15,000-step day. Letting the setting sun massage my feet and happy to just soak in the beauty of the dwindling day. Oh, how grateful I am to be alive.

Rose Again

"Courage is not defined by those
who fought and did not fall, 

but by those who fought, fell, and rose again."

~ Adrienne Rich

Delighted by the setting sun, hitting the horizon, and the sky, ablaze with color and courage. Birmingham, Alabama, I am enthralled, grateful, and falling in love with your beauty.

Make No Judgments

"Make no judgments where you have no compassion."

Anne McCaffrey

Oh yes, the sun is off my lanai in Birmingham, Alabama and I can happily share it with you. Love shines.