One Woman's Quest II

Growing with gratitude for life's challenges

Inspiration Evokes Stillness

January 27, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Days slow down as physical challenges demand. I am so blessed to be in this place, water just steps from our door. The Great Blue Heron remains a constant companion. He is a master of stillness, a quality I have challenged myself to achieve this week. I have brought out the paints again, as too […]

V.J.’s Weekly Challenge #32: Stillness

January 21, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

It is not in my nature to be still. If there is a current, I will push against it. When my body fails me, my mind is churning. Emotionally, I am in a constant state of restlessness. Stillness does not come naturally. And yet, when I take time to calm the body, release the mind, […]

Monday Mood: watchful

Feeling like this cat in the long grass – unable to see what’s ahead and patiently (or impatiently) watching for a sign. Tasks are lined up this morning to prepare for another house showing, and then the wait. And so it goes.

Aftershock

Emotional economyin state of collapse What fallacy is this;what trigger shook me? Horror-filled insomniapossesses my psyche It’s been 50 year since the fall – why process now? (Image my own)

Communication Breakdown (tanka)