Today, like every other day, we wake up empty and frightened.
Rumi
Don’t open the door to the study and begin reading.
Take down a musical instrument.
Let the beauty we love be what we do.
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.
I made another trip to Pineridge Natural Area today about mid morning. Things were rather quiet there. I walked out to the bench and sat down to let nature share a sacred moment with me. I then did some journaling, played the flute and took a few photos. With the light cloud cover it provided lovely diffused light. The sun was still warm but a cool breeze was just what I needed. So was the journaling and flute playing. They say showers are possible around 3 pm.
4 Comments
Earl
Sounds like a joyful and rewarding way to spend a few morning hours. I’ll be watching the Internet for sightings of Monte, the Pied Piper of Pineridge. That has a ring to it! 🤔
Monte Stevens
You made me laugh, my friend. I am not interested in be spotted but I have no qualms with someone hearing and enjoying the flute. But that is a cool name, Pied Piper of Pineridge.
geri oster
Monte, I felt immense peace the moment I just saw your flute there resting in Creation. Next, I heard your flute song and Creation Song together lifting to the heavens bringing that bit of peace to all souls in the Universe whether they were aware of it or not. Thank you! And I’m with Earl, I vote for the name change too. DANDY!
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Geri. Someday I will be at a place to play for people but until then I will practice in my condo and every once in while at a park or natural area. So far none of the magpies have tried to shoo me away.