Day One of this year’s California Road Trip took me all the way to Ashland, a small town near the California border. When I arrived, I parked my car, checked into the hotel and headed straight for my favorite place in this city: Lithia Park. It’s […]
All posts tagged: Outdoor Meditation
Friendly Friday Photo Challenge … Raindrops
delicate raindrops falling, bouncing, rippling … … then stillness returns This spot is where I like stop for a moment or two whenever I hike the summit at the nature park near my house. This particular day was quite wet and I noticed some raindrops […]
Meditation in Moments … My Joyful Walk
I step into this dreamy meadow in the ever-changing light the ever-changing mood from the dark and stark to the light and bright to see all the sights hear the sounds breathe the air. That’s what brings me Joy. Last week my friend Marlene asked […]
Meditation in Moments … Slowing down in the Suburbs
synthetic & natural sounds, textures, colors, patterns… suburban grounding… Last Saturday was a perfect winter day with lots of sunshine. About ten to fifteen minutes on foot from my house is a nature park. I hiked along the West Ridge Trail which meanders through a wide-open […]
Meditation in Moment … A Happy New Year
Mystical moment forest bathed in golden glow sunbeams touch my heart. A magical moment like few others: Sitting on the deck all bundled up in the cold reminded me of silently sitting in a European cathedral. It touches something inside you … Happy New […]
Meditation in Moments … The Daily Grind
Prime Lots Available! Independent Contractor Designs, Spins, Frames, Weaves Spiders are most active in the fall. when they busily spin webs, fatten themselves up and then lay their egg sacks. This ensures that the next generation can hatch the following spring, long after the parent has […]
Meditation in Moments … The Dance of the Swallowtail
Aloft in the breeze wobbling, weaving weightlessly towards the buddleja.
Meditation in Moments … The Nectar of Clarity
Oregon summer Harmonious, cool jewel being A hummingbird, wings heard Such a light flight, in and out of sight Fittingly, yet wittingly, zinging not singing Blossom to blossom, drinking in the nectar Of each and every moment Foment enlightenment Like a finely aged and […]
Meditation in Moments … Stacking Stones
New Age Graffiti? Meditation in Motion? Stacking Stones Rocks! Have you stacked stones out in nature or at home? Have a peaceful weekend! Sabine
Meditation in Moments … The Solitary Songster
Solitary songster’s impromptu outdoor concert rustling leaf maracas. Over the last couple of months I’ve been taking part in a writing class in Oregon City. Since the class doesn’t start until 1 pm I’ve been leaving my house early on those days to […]
Meditation in Moments … Dainty Dandelion
The circle of life Dandelion … seed to flower flower to seed always on autopilot. Dandelions are once again abundant this year so I thought I’d look at them in a different way. They really are quite a pest around my yard and annoy me. […]
Meditation in Moments … Down the dusty Alley
California poppies down the alley shouting at me loudly “Don’t forget to visit your home away from home” Sonoma County is, and always will be my home away from home. Spotting these bright orange California poppies made me homesick, and realized, that it’s about time to […]
Meditation in Moments … Spring Cherry Blossoms
For just a moment a minute or five breathe in and delight delicate cherry blossoms flutter in the breeze. For just a moment a minute or five breathe in and delight it’s easy, it’s free I promise that the world will wait for you. Do […]
Zunday Zen … A Summer Evening at Home
Don’t mind me! I’m the sipping, dipping, chirping adorable chickadee. Last night, I noticed this tiny chickadee sitting on the edge of the birdbath. I grabbed my phone, set the camera and slooooowly walked towards it. The chickadee did not appear to be […]
in cahoots with muddy boots 