Quote Tuesday

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Lydia | Leave a comment

About commitment:

“Unless one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative [or creation] there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, the providence moves too.

All sorts of things occur to help one that would otherwise never have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of incidents and meetings and material assistance which no man would have believed would come his way.” ~W.H. Murray, “The Scottish Himalayan Expedition

Blessings, Lydia

A Photo From The Past

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Lydia | 3 Comments

I LOVE this photograph, especially the beautiful blue light emanating from the corner lamp. The photograph is of a room in my home that became “my space.” It is the place where I could walk through the door, and almost instantaneously, I was transported to my own private sanctuary. In it, the concerns or worries of the day would dissipate and my mind could rest from the endless parade of thoughts that typically plague me. The room became my reading room, yoga studio, meditation cushion, and more. It was a blessing to me– my own slice of heaven.

What about you? Do you have a haven which nurtures you and allows you to simply be? Where is it? I’d love to know.

Blessings, Lydia

Sunday Scribblings

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Lydia | 2 Comments

Yay! This is my 201st blog post–so significant for me. I created this personal blog as a forum for writing, and sharing my thoughts, observations and feelings, as I journey to discover my true self. It serves its’ purpose.

I am new to the blog “Sunday Scribblings.” (I am here because Susannah Conway recommended it to us in her “Blogging From The Heart” e-course.) The prompt serves as “inspiration and motivation for anyone who enjoys writing and would like a weekly challenge.” It is directed to seasoned writers and those, like me, who wish to write.

Each week, they post a one(?) word prompt, which the participants must use in a story, poem or the like. I am desperately seeking to hone my writing skills, as well as to unearth my buried creativity. With that in mind, I’ve penned my second, first here, ever haiku using the prompt “luscious.” Here goes:

The Kiss

his lips tantalize.

so full. so pink. come hither.

joined. hmm. luscious.

Blessings, Lydia

A Brief Reflection On Rain

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Lydia | 4 Comments

It’s been a dark and dreary morning, with the sound of a distant storm meandering its’ way in our direction. I wait with anticipation, until finally, it arrives.

With it, comes the comforting sound of raindrops tap, tap, tapping against the window pane. The running water etches a circuitous path downhill, and huge rain puddles are sure to attract the delighted child.

My fried plants are drinking greedily, knowing that, in our drought-stricken area, the life-giving water is a gift. One that cleanses and nourishes all that it touches. Like manna from heaven, it is our salvation.