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A Moment of Peace

Posted by edsutton @edsutton, May 21 7:08am

Sitting at my little desk by the window.
I hear the cardinal singing, full, round notes...red notes!
In the window my grandmother's ivy plant is hanging,
repotted by my wife last week.
Today it has four new leaves, looking very happy.
We go back 70 years, this little plant and me,
my grandmother's voice nurturing us,
and glad for my wife's gentle pruning.

This is my moment.
What's Yours?

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ann80 | @ann80 | 1 day ago
In reply to @gravity3 "Every day, after the other squirrels have gone up for their morning siesta, our little wild..." + (show)
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Every day, after the other squirrels have gone up for their morning siesta, our little wild visitor Lucky comes to the feeder. We named him Lucky because he is missing his right front foot and most of his tail. I hate thinking of how he must have suffered from those injuries. However he is a sublime reminder of the beauty of resilience. He climbs and jumps like a champ seemingly undeterred by his losses. I thank him everyday for his great teaching.

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@gravity3 I wish I could meet Lucky. I also have seen squirrels missing part of their tails in my yard. I live across the street from a park.I see several different animals even a dear in my drive. Lucky would make some good friends here. I'm at peace early in the morning enjoying the quite.

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dederickve | @dederickve | 14 hours ago

The quiet peace of early morning. Nothing like it.

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kjoed53 | @kjoed53 | 13 hours ago

The smell of coffee as it fills my cup and that first sip in the cool air of the morning.

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altilla | @altilla | 13 hours ago

Sunrise on the Prairie…coffee in hand

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ann80 | @ann80 | 11 hours ago
In reply to @gmarosie "Good Morning All: My peaceful mornings are so important to my mental health. I say my..." + (show)
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Good Morning All:
My peaceful mornings are so important to my mental health. I say my morning prayers, read uplifting emails, watch my precious hummingbirds as I sit on my patio with a big cup of coffee. I cannot wait for steady warm weather to return! I live in Ohio and spring is struggling to get here this year!
Peace to All.

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@gmarosie I enjoyed your post. Its summer now I live in In. I also love to sat on my porch and have my breakfast . Have a wonderful day. Ruth

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ann80 | @ann80 | 3 hours ago
In reply to @triciaot "In San Gabriel park along the river, a small group of older folk meet up to..." + (show)
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In San Gabriel park along the river, a small group of older folk meet up to do tai chi. We know not each other’s last name but gather to enjoy the slow movements like a flock of birds turning together with the wind.
A pair of geese stomp around honking to ward off intruders or perhaps for the sheer joy of the day.
The wind rustles through the leaves of nearby trees. And my favorite view, the dancing leaves at the tip top. With even the tiniest wind, they dance.
I find peace there.

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@triciaot That sounds wonderful and so peaceful.

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ann80 | @ann80 | 3 hours ago
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My free fall of older age is pure bliss.
No more responsibilities to children or family.
No more "I must get this done or that done".
No more "I must make more money to pay for this or that.." child's this or that.

I am FREE to just be in the moment as each moment comes my way. I am FREE to do what I need and want to do - or not want or need to do. I come and go as I please.

I have reached an age where I feel as if I am a large brightly colored fall maple leaf very very slowly floating on air, like the feather in "Forrest Gump" knowing not which way the next breath will take me, enjoying the ride.

There are speed bumps but no speed bump is greater than those I have survived.

I am blessed by God, Heaven and Earth.

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@slarson14 I love your post. I feel the same way. I still miss my husband after 14years but I've grown to love my life even more as I age. We go through different stages in life. At 80 l like most of you I have been through a lot. Losing my son to cancer was the worse thing in my life. I gave it to
God and I know we will be together again. You are a blessing

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