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.

Listening To Yourself

The extraordinary sky this evening from my back lanai...

"I think a lot of making art is listening to yourself."

Kiki Smith

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The Mystery Of Our Own Being

 

"Every advance in knowledge
brings us face to face
with the mystery of our own being."

Max Planck

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Ordinary Moments

Five Points South, Birmingham, Alabama

"There are no ordinary moments."

Dan Millman

Sweetly soaking the colors of the sunset.

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Hoped For

Birmingham, Alabama Sunset

"Do not spoil what you have 

by desiring what you have not; 

remember that what you now 

have was once among the things 

you only hoped for."

Epicurus

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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.

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.