I hear the wind among the trees Playing the celestial symphonies; I see the branches downward bent, Like keys of some great instrument. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Celebrate National Arbor Day this Friday, April 26. Plant a tree, give the gift of a tree, give yourself the gift of listening to their music. Photo by … More Listen for their Music
“Trees are the earth’s endless effort to speak to the listening heaven.” ~ Rabindranath Tagore, poet and voice of India’s spiritual heritage. Trees — in truth — offer no words, no answers, no intent. But feel their furrowed and ancient limbs. Gather their seeds. Be still, and ponder presence. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2013
Today is a day for pocketeers. Sponsored by poets.org, National Poem in Your Pocket Day is a day to put a poem in your pocket and share its words–and joy–with others. According to the Academy of American Poets, millions of American will be doing so. Using this blog as my pocket, here’s one I thought I’d … More When Morning Comes
Perhaps life is NOT full of sweet spots. Perhaps I misrepresented the truth when I named my book—Life Is Full of Sweet Spots. I thought this as my soul chattered and wept in the wake of yesterday’s anything but sweet attack at the Boston Marathon, barely four months following the shootings at Sandy Hook. How could … More The Rose
When the world says, “Give up,” Hope whispers, “Try it one more time.” – author unknown Photo by Mary O’Connor, © 2013
The great master artist, Leonardo da Vinci felt the artist had a special advantage when it came to realizing the most complete and magnificent view of the infinite works of nature. If the artist wishes “to produce places or deserts, or shady or cool spots in hot weather, he can depict them. … If he seeks … More Reason Enough to Be
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” – Henry David Thoreau Photo: Bass Hole Boardwalk, Gray’s Beach, Yarmouth Port, MA, by Mary O’Connor (c) 2013
“Joys come from simple and natural things: mists over meadows, sunlight on leaves, the path of the moon over water.” Sigurd F. Olson American nature writer, environmentalist Photo by Mary O’Connor, © 2013
When we look at the centuries old Indian concept of chakras—specific energy locations that contain the keys to our physical, mental and spiritual well being—we see that the Heart Chakra bridges the gap between the physical and spiritual worlds and governs our compassion for others. It is the center of how we connect to humanity. … More Green is a Powerful Color
Wednesday of this week marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, 7:02 A.M. (EDT) on March 20th to be exact. Its arrival coincides with the vernal equinox, a time when days and nights are approximately equal and the sun rises and sets due east and due west. Distinguished by the birth and rebirth … More Enter Spring, with all its tiny Sweet Spots
