The Bright Blue Sky
I have been working on iterations of this poem for many months now. It is inspired by the beautiful skies I see, but also by my belief that what I … Continue reading
My Everlasting Resolution
“Let each year find you a better man” Benjamin Franklin Tonight, as I prepare for another new year ahead, I would like to share with you my everlasting new years … Continue reading
Unexpected Joy
Joy is not in things, it is in us. Richard Wagner For some time now I had wanted to do a post on the Ode to Joy. It just seems … Continue reading
Listen Quietly, Touch Gently
I would like to share with you a lovely story that Gil Fronsdal told in his podcast the other day ( Zencast – Mindfulness of Listening). It goes something like this. … Continue reading
Happiness is Like a Butterfly
“Happiness is like a butterfly, which when pursued is always beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” I have had the wonderful … Continue reading
A Song of Courage
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow.” Mary Anne Radmacher So often we equate the … Continue reading
Turn on the Sun
“Let your heart be a pioneer” Nana Mouskouri I had the weirdest experience the other day. There I was bathing my gorgeous little girls when all of a sudden this … Continue reading
Eyvind Earle – Harmony and Balance
I am so excited to finally have the chance to add Eyvind Earle to The Day Brightener Gallery. I have been such a fan of his work for a long … Continue reading
There Is A Season
To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven As I was preparing the previous post ‘Stay with each season‘ I had some lovely time … Continue reading
Stay With Each Season
Seeing a maple tree at the beginning of winter is a great source of joy for me. The sight of the trees abundant with radiant maroon, amber and yellow leaves … Continue reading
