Maybe take a minute to read Stuart’s thoughts and then… rethink your day! I hope you make it an amazing day, just like everyday deserves to be!
I’m watching from my window today.
For a few minutes more, at least. Saturday errands call, but right now the view into the garden has my willpower paralyzed. Soothed by the peaceful nothingness happening out there, I stare blissfully through the glass a little longer.
Oh well. I need to start those errands. Yawn, stretch, and one last glance outside before I begin. I stand up.
Wait… I sit back down.
There’s a bird. A little yellow bird. He flits and darts to the top of a frost-covered evergreen. Stops, hops, poses, and drops to another branch to repeat his mesmerizing moves. He struts and prances along several branches then flies away in a blur. Gone. How lucky I was to have shared that moment!
It doesn’t matter.
I have to get the car inspected. It’s too important not to. I stand up.
Wait… I sit back down.
Those leaves…
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February 10, 2019 at 9:12 am
Lovely thanks Marie, Stuart has been silent for so long … I hadn’t realised he was posting again … thanks for sharing that!
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February 10, 2019 at 11:29 am
I agree, I hadn’t seen a post from him in a long time, too long!
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February 10, 2019 at 9:07 pm
so enjoyed it!
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February 10, 2019 at 12:42 pm
Thank you for sharing!… 🙂
Dust if you must, but wouldn’t it be better
to paint a picture, or write a letter,
bake a cake, or plant a seed.
Ponder the difference between want and need.
Dust if you must, but there is not much time,
with rivers to swim and mountains to climb!
Music to hear, and books to read,
friends to cherish and life to lead.
Dust if you must, but the world’s out there
with the sun in your eyes, the wind in your hair,
a flutter of snow, a shower of rain,
this day will not come round again.
Dust if you must, but bear in mind,
old age will come and it’s not kind.
And when you go, and go you must,
you, yourself, will make more dust!
Rose Milligan
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February 10, 2019 at 3:11 pm
I’ve read this on your blog Dutch and love it!
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February 10, 2019 at 6:09 pm
This is a beautiful reminder to put the world on hold a little while and truly be mindful and present, to appreciate the things we’re often to busy to appreciate.
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February 10, 2019 at 9:26 pm
Very true Caz!
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February 10, 2019 at 6:44 pm
I loved this Marie. An important lesson. x
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February 10, 2019 at 9:27 pm
Thanks Darren, it is and one we need to remember frequently!
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February 11, 2019 at 1:38 am
Thank you for sharing. I may take off myself. Needing some “me” time. Hope you’re doing well.
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February 11, 2019 at 11:15 am
I’m glad you are looking after yourself Bernice, you deserve it! I’m good thanks and wonder if why my mum ‘came in’ a lot in our last chat, was because she has been seriously ill since. We are lucky to still have her. X
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