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Hints of Gladness: Gloom Away
So far, on this morning's walk I am enjoying the solitude. Granted, it’s still a tiny bit dark because I’m out here just before sunrise. Plus, it’s raining a little bit which keeps the fair weather walkers inside.
Solitude enhances silence,
which in turn opens the door
to a deeper connection with what is.
Ahhh, what is.
On the other hand,
once I reach the Inlet
it is as alive as ever.
The sound of crows, geese, seagulls,
and other waterfowl
can all be heard at once.
Once I’m back on the trail, it’s quiet again.
All the bird noise fades into the distance
and into the background of my consciousness.
Foreboding
I have a bit of foreboding feeling
as far as my day is concerned.
I’m going to try and change that
with a little bit of mindfulness.
I would rather start the day
with some optimism and peace,
rather than the slight dread
I am feeling right now.
Later... Practicing appreciation
and sending some love to those I love
helps to get my eyes off myself
and feel more grounded.
Surprisingly, or not so surprisingly,
practicing appreciation and loving prayer
really helped this morning.
That's the lesson for me today:
get your eyes off yourself.
It's an hour after I wrote the above
and I still feel like the dread
and foreboding are gone. Grateful!
