27 January 2010

sixty-three


*the simple things*
inspired by Christina over at the beautiful Soul Aperture


winter sunshine streaming in the windows
a big mug of strong coffee
a message from a faraway friend
yoga every day

the look of discovery on a child's face
watching squirrels play
a smile passed between strangers
the pacific ocean

a very long walk
scrabble games with my mom & brother
a bag filled with library books
the promise of spring

truth-telling
compassion
generosity
gratitude

and of course...
love.



8 comments:

  1. beautiful mental images and sentiments!
    thanks for sharing!

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  2. Gorgeous picture and a list to say Yes. Thank you.

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  3. Hello, Libby. I am visiting you in the wake of Christina's love. Thank you for your list, but nothing is simpler ~ or better ~ than a smile exchanged between two strangers. My mom used to say that a smile can make a person's day, a kind word their week, a lingering hug their lifetime...

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  4. yes, my friend... compassion is such a beautiful and simple thing.
    xo

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  5. oh, that look of discovery on a child's face. i know the one ;)

    one love.

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  6. Oh yes, discovery on a child's face...it's bliss!

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  7. thank you all so much for the kind words. i'm honored to be a part of this lovely circle!

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  8. A wonderful list, full of life and love and movement. Like your signature picture. Like you, I imagine.

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