Time

Where does the time go? Do we need to glue ourselves to that particular concept? I find if I just go about my daily activities without thinking of time, more things are accomplished. An example of the constraints of time is the fact it has been such a long interval between the last blog and the one I am working on now. Thinking about time and all I had to do before going on my trip to Scotland kept me from doing what I really wanted to do. Making connections with friends is important to me, but how important? How do we line up in our mind what we should be doing with our time? Or do we even think about it?This is a jumble of thoughts. I know I will have to go back and edit more, but at least I have something down to work on.

Morning Song

What a morning! Early, it must have been around 6:45, I walked over to the club so I could get my exercising finished early. Along the way I became aware of a particular bird song. I stopped to listen more closely. Not able to identify the bird I continued to listen. Now I heard the joy expressed in the bird's song. It sent my heart to the heavens. It crossed my mind that each of us could approach the day with a song in our heart, maybe even sing out loud, just because we are in love with life. That isn't too much to ask of any of us. Nature can teach us so much once more convincing me of the unbreakable connection we have with everything.

School is Out

Time goes too quickly. Today was the last day for tutoring this year. The connections I had with my two boys has been wonderful. I have always had faith in the younger generation, but these boys really solidify it. Each is courteous and appreciative of what I do for them. It seems to come naturally to them because they show it without a parent being around. How blessed I am to have facility with Spanish so that I can help them. Never did I dream when I majored in the language that it would carry me this far. Each footstep along the way connected to the next one. Soon I will need to get all of the steps down for my readers and also for myself. My life proves that a guiding principle is in charge at all times.

Graduation

My daughter has returned home after a whirlwind visit, the center of which was my granddaughter's graduation from University of California at Berkeley.It was a family connection from the start, all of us so proud of Kate who graduated with honors in her field, geology. She is called the Rock Girl, a most appropriate name for her. Soon she will be off to an internship in her field for the summer. All of us swell with pride. What I look forward to is her being here on a summer's day just "hanging out" as she says she plans to do. I am one lucky grandmother.

Awareness

Where does the time go? When it speeds by, it should be a signal to slow down and become aware of the present moment. We ignore those warnings and go back to reading our "to do" lists. Recently I have been captivated by a book, COMING TO OUR SENSES by Jon Kabat-Zinn. His principle theme is awareness One can become aware of each moment, and I swear time sometimes stands still. In becoming aware my life has been enriched, my breathing is deeper, and great peace takes over. Believe me it isn't exactly like meditation; it is just becoming aware and appreciating what is transpiring. This awareness makes me realize again how we are connected to the great all power along with everyone else. Think of how the world could and would change if we all started watching each moment.

Connection

How can one become breathless? Last Friday I hiked wonderful Tennessee Valley with a friend. The hills were blue with lupine that wouldn't stop, interspersed with yellow sun cups and orange poppies. That wasn't enough either. Red winged blackbirds decided to put on a show; about six of them were up and down in the air spreading their wings and with their songs begging us to look at them. What a show! This valley is the only place I have ever seen these wonderful creatures.
After many days I once again was connecting with a dear friend. All subjects were on our agenda--art, politics, family, metaphysics, just plain life. We must not let these opportunities go. These are life's connections.

Breath of Life

What a great day. Although I slept later than usual I still was able to get going on my walk by 7AM with my dear friend, Jim. After three warm days the cool crispness in the air was a welcome change. Both of us noticed how much the green hills had turned brown due to the warm weather. That doesn't make them any less beautiful. It is how we view them as in anything we view. Things that may seem ugly always have some kind of interfacing that show some beauty.
My teacher of yoga has awakened me to new ideas,and in particular the importance of proper breathing. Sure, I have realized that to a degree, but now I do even more so. The word inspire comes to mind. We draw in our breath, inspire, thus receiving inspiration. Yes, again we connect to our one source--the breath of Life.