These are kitties accustomed to the tranquility of the indoors where things don't just fall unless it's been pushed off a table by one of them. Bottle caps, pens, pencils, coins, watches, anything that should happen to be in a different spot or in some other way look intriguing to a cat is an easy target. They eyeball it for a moment and seemingly think, "Give it a swat, see what happens." But leaves dropping by the hundreds all around them? Nope, not for them; not today anyway. So, given the futility of trying to rake whilst leaves are falling fast and furiously, I scoop up the kitties and return inside. Thankful for the warmth and the hot pot of coffee waiting.
Random thoughts abound. I needed a place to put them, this is it. People are welcome to agree or disagree, it doesn't really matter. Internal peacefulness comes from being able to agree to disagree without rancor – others are allowed ideas or opinions that differ from mine. Our differences do not reflect poorly on me (or you) so we have no need to be defensive.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Indoor kitties out for a whiff of fall
These are kitties accustomed to the tranquility of the indoors where things don't just fall unless it's been pushed off a table by one of them. Bottle caps, pens, pencils, coins, watches, anything that should happen to be in a different spot or in some other way look intriguing to a cat is an easy target. They eyeball it for a moment and seemingly think, "Give it a swat, see what happens." But leaves dropping by the hundreds all around them? Nope, not for them; not today anyway. So, given the futility of trying to rake whilst leaves are falling fast and furiously, I scoop up the kitties and return inside. Thankful for the warmth and the hot pot of coffee waiting.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Random things I believe
Life should be lived as a soaring adventure.
Animals have a great approach to life – they live totally in the moment.
Dogs are a better judge of character than most people.
Freedom from the fear of moving forward is a gift only I can give myself.
The dark periods in my life offered the greatest opportunity for growth; I just couldn’t see it at the time.
While it’s healthy to reflect on the past, I don’t dwell there.
It is good to make plans and provisions as necessary, but I don’t live for the future.
By far, the worst limits are those I placed on myself.
While it’s healthy to reflect on the past, I don’t dwell there.
It is good to make plans and provisions as necessary, but I don’t live for the future.
By far, the worst limits are those I placed on myself.
Internal peacefulness comes from being able to agree to disagree without rancor – others are allowed ideas or opinions that differ from mine. Our differences do not reflect poorly on me or on my opinion so I have no need to be defensive.
It’s vitally important for me to stay physically and mentally flexible.
My best prayers are when I go before God quietly. He knows my heart and will speak to it… my task is to shut up and listen.
It’s vitally important for me to stay physically and mentally flexible.
My best prayers are when I go before God quietly. He knows my heart and will speak to it… my task is to shut up and listen.
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