“Today a new sun rises for me; everything lives, everything is animated, everything seems to speak to me of my passion, everything invites me to cherish it.”
~Anne De Lenclos
What a spectacular quote and what a wonderful way to greet the day!
I think I may have just discovered my new morning mantra as I embrace the loving smile of the sun!
Okay. Yes. Let’s get my free associations out of the way. The Muse (Nia?) standing in the shadow cast by the glass of painting/drawing instruments, brought to mind an old Rolling Stones lyric:
“Can’t you see your mother, baby,
Standing in the shadows.”
Keith Richards suggested the word “mother” could reference everyone from an actual mother to a girlfriend to a mate. Such un-writerly imprecision! Then again, that might not be Nia? Bloggist, in gown, from one of her procedures this week? But the hair may be a touch too long. 🤷🏽
Is today your day of R&R? What has your embrace of the sun stirred in your veins? Perhaps a marsh tromp with Henny to search for signs of Spring buds and growth? Signs of life’s renewal and splendor. Fueled by Nutella filled croissants and coffee? To embrace your passion ... ?
Anne De Lenclos lived a surprising 84 years (1600’s to early 1700’s). Is it far fetched to guess such embrace of her passions played a key part in her longevity? It probably wasn’t Nutella!
Perhaps in this “once”, this “only once,” today’s rising sun is a very good jumping off point! 😁
I came across an Indian proverb that I've been pondering. "Everyone is a house with four rooms, a physical, a mental, an emotional, and a spiritual. Most of us tend to live in one room most of the time, but unless we go into every room every day, even if only to keep it aired, we are not a complete person." 🤔
Perhaps because of your color blindness, you could not see that in the image, the person wears a red shirt with purple and green polka dots.
What if Typist=Physical Nia=Mental Tal=Emotional Cal=Spiritual? I know that sometimes they try on each others dresses, but for the most part... this is how I see them.
I am unfamiliar with The Rolling Stones song.
Yesterday was R&R... 3 hour afternoon nap! Today I am allowed to resume normal activities. 🎉 There is a fire burning in my heart to keep going with Book 4 -- which I believe to be shaping up nicely. Of course Henny will get her field trip. That said, we're in the 70s here today and she's challenged to adjust to the warmer weather. She's only just begun shedding her winter coat.
ADL's beautiful quote was nicked from Sarah Ban Breathnach's Simple Abundance book. 😁
And my thanks back to you for your detailed reply! As shocking as this may sound (to one with normal color perception), I see a strong element of yellowish hues all over the shirt! There are darker areas that are possibly red? I see polka dots too but both green, and the red component of purple, are not on their A game. 😬
The Rolling Stones song pre-dates you by 2 or 3 years. I perhaps should add “antique” to my comment about having a “sentimental jukebox.” 🤔
The Indian proverb to me suggests being present and in touch with the whole that is our life. Jay today discussed the Serenity Prayer (the things I cannot change) as did Eckhart Tolle. He advised that we address discord in our lives by either practicing acceptance or by opting to depart from that discord. All suggest seeking harmony and having the elements of our lives integrated. Stevie Wonder sang “Ebony and Ivory”, the keys on a piano, as a metaphor for living in harmony by not focusing on differences.
Sorry. I got carried away. (Please! Yes! She thought. 😬)
“Today a new sun rises for me; everything lives, everything is animated, everything seems to speak to me of my passion, everything invites me to cherish it.”
~Anne De Lenclos
What a spectacular quote and what a wonderful way to greet the day!
I think I may have just discovered my new morning mantra as I embrace the loving smile of the sun!
Thank You!
🙏🏼🕊️🙏🏼
You're Welcome Bobby! The quote heads the May 1 meditation in Simple Abundance.
Happy Day to you!
Mystery solved! I couldn’t put my finger on why the quote seemed so familiar to me and now I know…
🙌🏻
T-shirt: “DON’T PISS OFF OLD PEOPLE! The older we get, the less life in prison works as a deterrent.” 😁
(Really ties more into Gary's age comments...)
Okay. Yes. Let’s get my free associations out of the way. The Muse (Nia?) standing in the shadow cast by the glass of painting/drawing instruments, brought to mind an old Rolling Stones lyric:
“Can’t you see your mother, baby,
Standing in the shadows.”
Keith Richards suggested the word “mother” could reference everyone from an actual mother to a girlfriend to a mate. Such un-writerly imprecision! Then again, that might not be Nia? Bloggist, in gown, from one of her procedures this week? But the hair may be a touch too long. 🤷🏽
Is today your day of R&R? What has your embrace of the sun stirred in your veins? Perhaps a marsh tromp with Henny to search for signs of Spring buds and growth? Signs of life’s renewal and splendor. Fueled by Nutella filled croissants and coffee? To embrace your passion ... ?
Anne De Lenclos lived a surprising 84 years (1600’s to early 1700’s). Is it far fetched to guess such embrace of her passions played a key part in her longevity? It probably wasn’t Nutella!
Perhaps in this “once”, this “only once,” today’s rising sun is a very good jumping off point! 😁
Thank you for your rich, thought nudging comment.
Here's what comes to mind:
I came across an Indian proverb that I've been pondering. "Everyone is a house with four rooms, a physical, a mental, an emotional, and a spiritual. Most of us tend to live in one room most of the time, but unless we go into every room every day, even if only to keep it aired, we are not a complete person." 🤔
Perhaps because of your color blindness, you could not see that in the image, the person wears a red shirt with purple and green polka dots.
What if Typist=Physical Nia=Mental Tal=Emotional Cal=Spiritual? I know that sometimes they try on each others dresses, but for the most part... this is how I see them.
I am unfamiliar with The Rolling Stones song.
Yesterday was R&R... 3 hour afternoon nap! Today I am allowed to resume normal activities. 🎉 There is a fire burning in my heart to keep going with Book 4 -- which I believe to be shaping up nicely. Of course Henny will get her field trip. That said, we're in the 70s here today and she's challenged to adjust to the warmer weather. She's only just begun shedding her winter coat.
ADL's beautiful quote was nicked from Sarah Ban Breathnach's Simple Abundance book. 😁
And my thanks back to you for your detailed reply! As shocking as this may sound (to one with normal color perception), I see a strong element of yellowish hues all over the shirt! There are darker areas that are possibly red? I see polka dots too but both green, and the red component of purple, are not on their A game. 😬
The Rolling Stones song pre-dates you by 2 or 3 years. I perhaps should add “antique” to my comment about having a “sentimental jukebox.” 🤔
The Indian proverb to me suggests being present and in touch with the whole that is our life. Jay today discussed the Serenity Prayer (the things I cannot change) as did Eckhart Tolle. He advised that we address discord in our lives by either practicing acceptance or by opting to depart from that discord. All suggest seeking harmony and having the elements of our lives integrated. Stevie Wonder sang “Ebony and Ivory”, the keys on a piano, as a metaphor for living in harmony by not focusing on differences.
Sorry. I got carried away. (Please! Yes! She thought. 😬)
Yesterday I wore my WOFO “Enjoy the Storm” t-shirt to my colonoscopy. 😂 One of the nurses took note and commented on how much she liked the shirt.
I got to tell her about Jay and how inspirational he is!