Tag: nature

  • To The Warm Winter Sun Shining Through My Window

    To The Warm Winter Sun Shining Through My Window

    Golden winter sun Illuminating my window With your golden warmth *** The fire in my heart is quickened As I bask in your radiant light Soaking up every precious drop *** I am the sunflower to your sun My face aligned to your southern splendor In awe of your warm winter hug Read more

  • Being Grateful Changed My Life!

    Being Grateful Changed My Life!

    Gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. (Oxford Dictionary) There’s something beautiful about living from a place of gratitude. You don’t live with the expectation of kindness, but by being ready and open for it, you allow more kindness and appreciation to dwell in your heart. You can… Read more

  • Why it’s Important to Find Stillness

    Why it’s Important to Find Stillness

    Don’t underestimate the power of stillness. It’s only been in the last year that I’ve been able to slow down and find stillness. I’m not sure if it’s my ADHD or my chronically activated nervous system, but I am always on the go. To be honest, it’s probably both. I am always operating at 110%,… Read more

  • Swirling Haikus In Golden-Brown Hues

    Swirling Haikus In Golden-Brown Hues

    Autumnal snow globe Swirling reds and oranges Gently floating down *** Blanketing the world In a festive fall carpet Of golden-brown hues *** And then the wind comes Blowing through the glass domed sky Shakes it up again Read more

  • Haiku: Caught in the Frenzied Dance of Summer Rain

    Haiku: Caught in the Frenzied Dance of Summer Rain

    Summer rain shower How you caught me by surprise So full of passion *** Raindrop cannonballs Pelt the gazebo above Staccato drumbeats *** This frenzied rhythm Pouring out its very soul Holding nothing back *** “Come join me!” it cries “Living wild and carefree!” Each drop beckons me *** As I get ready The answer… Read more

  • Haiku: The Life of a Dandelion

    Haiku: The Life of a Dandelion

    Dandelion Queen Your beautiful resilience Has captured my heart *** Riches of yellow You wear in your maidenhood Cheerful as the sun *** When wizened with age Your wisdom freely given Wishes in the wind Read more

  • Wednesday’s Words of Wisdom: The Hidden Hike

    Wednesday’s Words of Wisdom: The Hidden Hike

    When going on a “hidden hike” in the middle of a prestigious college campus in Portland, be sure to download the map from the college website so you know where to park and where the trail starts. Verify said details with Google Maps before driving to said parking lot. You’ll still turn too early and… Read more