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Living in the present…

If you are depressed you are living in the past.
If you are anxious you are living in the future.
If you are at peace you are living in the present.

Lao Tzu

It’s O’dark thirty or about 5:21 am. I’ve been up since about 3:33 am. After prayer and meditation, I am now sitting at Pineridge Natural Area. Bats quickly and silently feast above me. Smoke sits in low lying areas of the eastern horizon while a pink and blue glow rises above them. A Waning Crescent Moon hangs delicately in the sky. It is quiet and peaceful here. The new washer and dryer arrives today. Finally, clean underwear. May you shine your light brightly just as this moon this morning. I am so grateful to be living in this beautiful present moment.

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

3 Comments

  • Earl

    “No matter what happens, never underestimate the power of a fresh pair of underwear.” – Unknown

    Now, with the new washer and dryer, you’ll be prepared! 👍 😁

    • Monte Stevens

      😆 I’ve gotta learn this machine, its controls and what it sounds like. Everything is newfangled. I just want it to clean clothes. I bet I know the guy that created that quote. 😂

      • Earl

        Yeah, we purchased a new washer a few months ago. It’s nothing fancy, but simple, it’s not. It has all kinds of cycles and combinations. Bonnie seems to have figured it all out and likes it, so I’m okay with that. Good luck! 🤔