Category: Reflections On Sunrise

“We are not on this earth to just stand still & look pretty. The museums already have enough statues.”
~ Mandy Hale

The multiple layers of clouds seemed to fill my mood with a sense of melancholy this morning. Sometimes when I look out over the vast open waters, spirit seems very near. Everywhere. Other days, like today, I couldn’t help but wander, what is my purpose in all of this …

As John Muir would say, the vastness of Glacier National Park and the Big Sky Country of Montana would change me. One of the most mind-opening experiences came at a stop to a historical point along the Yellowstone River. read more

“Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts.”
~ Paramahansa Yogananda

I was surprised to find an overcast sky this morning. It feels like the clouds will burn off rather quickly, but I never doubt what the universe sends me …

I couldn’t believe yesterday how frequently my message was repeated by others. Or is Facebook simply turning into Google AdSense and sending me page feeds based on things I type or click-throughs ?? It’s beginning to feel that way … read more

“Quality is never an accident; It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, and skillful execution; It represents the wise choice of many alternatives.”
~ William A Foster

Good morning friends ! What a beautiful display of light mother nature provided this morning.  And for some reason, I couldn’t get this Sarah Evans song out of my mind ….

Oh, how do you wait for heaven
And who has that much time
And how do you keep your feet on the ground
When you know, that you were born
You were born yeah
You were born to fly read more

“98% of your thoughts are a complete waste of time. They do nothing but freak you out.”
  ~ Michael Singer, author The Untethered Soul

What a beautiful morning here in the Virgin Islands.  A light misting of rain from a passing cloud had just cleared the air as I woke up, making everything outside feel fresh and alive.  Getting outside to be one with nature.  I can’t think of a better way to set the tone for the day.

As I sat with my thoughts this morning, resting with self, watching thoughts drift by like the clouds, my mind caught on a phrase from a book I read over vacation, The Untethered Soul, by Michael Singer: read more

“Expect to have hope re-kindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways.   The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again.”
  ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach

I love this quote by Sarah B, author of the Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy.   It’s a book I’ve had on my Amazon wish list for some time.

I give gratitude every day to wake up to this beautiful sunrise.  Be it rain or shine, it’s always a blessing, my simple abundance. read more

“Celebrate we will, for life is short, but sweet for certain !!”
   ~ David Matthews Band

Good morning friends.  I’d like to start by wishing my boyfriend Spencer a very happy birthday.

On one hand, we won’t have too much time to lollygag today, as we have villa guests arriving tomorrow.  We are literally “in the weeds” from the 12+ inches of rain we received while we were gone.  And as you can see from my sunrise photo, November is typically our rainy season, and the days have continued to bring afternoon showers, making our clean-up a bit challenging. read more