Tag: Gratitude
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Life’s Dream
The Persian purred loudly as she was being gently massaged by her owner. “This is the life” she thought to herself “all I need to do is sit here and purr, and do nothing else. I get fed and watered, looked after, kept warm, and have the run of the house.” She settled herself down.…
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Celebrating Sixty Glorious Years (and one song)
I’ve just finished watching the Diamond Jubilee celebration concert for Her Majesty the Queen, and I have been quite moved. The crowds… the music… the lights… the fireworks… the Keep Calm And Carry On… it was an amazing concert. I was moved not by the images from yesteryear throughout the Queen’s reign. I wasn’t moved…
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Lakeside
Into the depths of the lake I looked and saw the fishes swimmingThe ducks were paddling gently by with faces that were grinningThe heron stood looking out with one eye on something distantA terrapin basked on a rock, not moving for an instantA blue dragonfly hovered and looked me roundly in the eyeMy attention, though,…
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Partying at a time like this!
Well, to say I’m partied out would be an understatement. I’ve been participating in a Flash Mob. I’ve been travelling to every corner of the world. And I’m partying like I’ve never partied before. OK. Everything is virtual. Virtual Flash Mob, virtual travel and virtual party. It’s still a party, never the less. It’s a…
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One Minute Ramble: Emptiness and Openness
Through the emptiness of the skies I fly. Gently hovering occasionally on the uplifting and invigorating currents of refreshingly cool air. White clouds float above me, the deep blue and crisp white of the sea waves below. I soar and dive and rise and float surrounded by emptiness. Clarity. Openness. Hopes and dreams. Achievements waiting…