another sunset paints the sky in amber hues no two are alike so remember this moment before night swallows the dusk
~kat
I never tire of this view, but it occurred to me that tonight’s sunset will only exist for several minutes before it is gone…the sun having dipped below the horizon and the clouds floating by only to fade into the night sky. Tonight’s sunset was a one time event, never to be seen again ( if not for the photo that I captured at just the moment the sky turned golden).
How many moments slip through our fingers everyday without us ever noticing. This thing or that might be the last time you ever experience it, but we never know, do we? I mention this not to suggest that you or anyone or myself should live their life moment to moment with intensity. That’s just exhausting! But I do encourage each of us to pause to savor the moments that capture our attention. Those moments are random. They are miraculous snapshots of the best life has to offer us in the moment. Even grief and sorrow have their place in this quest to be wrapped in the moment. A lifetime of moments is no small thing. You may not remember them all, but if you stop to take them in you will have memories to sustain you, to remind you of where you came from and who you are.
Today’s Glimmer…Remember my African Violet plant? It was actually three plants in one pot. Several months ago I transplanted them…they have a lovely afternoon sun window seat…and I would say the separation of these conjoined triplets was a success. (Knock on wood 😊) Stay tuned for the first blooms!
My family is spread out in all directions. It takes several hours to get to each other for a visit. If you can catch them home that is. We are so busy these days. Our “Christmas” holiday happened weeks ago ( requiring overnight accommodations due to the distance ). It was lovely but not everyone could make it. So this week as we enter into the actual holiday rush, it feels a bit weird.
I find myself celebrating contemplative holidays these days. Quiet, peaceful, restful. It’s not the big gatherings I’d imagined I’d be spending. I’ve long since reconciled reality with expectation. And I’ve learned to savor every opportunity I do get to be with my children, their children, and their children’s children. Generations come and go so quickly don’t they? We only get a short time on this planet. May we live each moment in moments rich with the gift of presence.
We had a busy few days and I missed sharing a few glimmers with you. Rather than catch up, I’m leaving you with a photo of my trio of African Violet plants. And a few little streams of haiku-style consciousness.
much love, peace, and glimmers to you.
~kat
1- Solstice
days feel lighter earth on its axis tilting night wanes bit by bit
2- generational shifts
fate doles its sentence generations slip away names written in dust
3- leafless
the sun glares harshly through leafless trees in winter blotting out the sky
4- don’t look back
some days I look back trying to find memories it makes now jealous
5- civil unrest
one day you will see everything will be okay today’s not that day
today’s poems in reVerse
today’s not that day trying to find memories blotting out the sky names written in dust night wanes bit by bit
An odd glimmer…unless you know the story behind the photo.
being kind . life is hard sometimes things can change overnight and in those times of adversity we learn the truth I of who we are the simplest kind acts can heal us compassion through pain
~kat
Some of you know that the past several years have challenged my family more than we could have imagined. My wife suffered a debilitating illness as a result of medical mistakes, resulting in loss of income and most heartbreaking, the end of a career she loved. Ironically, as a healthcare progressional herself, the treatment errors have felt like a betrayal, only adding to the trauma. I have watched her fight for her life from the abyss of depression, remembering who she is and finding new ways to be. She deals with daily unrelenting pain, and has to navigate the world on wheels now, and yet she is kind. Every Friday she loads herself into her truck, fitted to allow her to drive, and volunteers at a wildlife rescue center.
Life can change in an instant. But we can choose to meet challenges with grace, determination, and kindness.
cut flowers . in winter whisper sweet nothings to my soul scent of roses infusing the air a gift to brighten cold gray days stirring gratefulness for friendship and new memories
~kat
I had a surprise delivery today. It was a holiday gift from my boss. A beautiful bouquet of cut flowers. It truly brightened my day. Made me feel appreciated and seen. Not even the rain could dampen my spirits. The fragrance of roses, carnations, lily of the valley, sweet pea, and daisies filled my room with sweetness. Of course it is today’s glimmer.
rating whores . the polluted air waves are spilling into dens and living rooms everywhere the great (in his own mind only) D. T. has nothing Important to say…la la la
not listening here…silence is bliss
~kat
Welp…I heard that there was a presidential address this evening. My house is silent right now. I refuse to be counted as someone who watched or listened to his lies and vile blather. Ratings are something DT covets. I will not be tuning in. Nothing to see here…It’s little things I do to resist what is happening in our country.
And speaking of little things…here are a few hand crafted glimmers… wall and home decorations. Creating a glimmer to enjoy doesn’t make it inferior to glimmers that happen spontaneously in nature. All glimmers are worthy of a pause. Do you have a favorite thing that brings you joy? Happy Glimmers to you,
So it is easier for you to find all the parts/chapters of my ongoing fiction series, I created a new page that lists all the links. You can check it out HERE!
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