Now that's better! Yesterday's intentions, in the face of fatigue and discouragement, along with the gentle cheering of the Spirit (Ruth Anne, I know you can do this!), have helped reorient and stabilize my frame of mind toward a more grateful and reasonable disposition.
And the husband who shares this cottage with me said, "Amen!"
Two times around the island, one yesterday and one this morning, contributed enormously. That's 11 so far this season, so I'm feeling good about that.
Yesterday it was a gaggle of friends on the rocks at a place that was narrow enough I felt my Canadian instincts kicking in. With a slight cringe of the shoulders and lowering of the head, avoiding any hint of challenging body language whatsoever, I passed respectfully, with no incident.
This morning, I came so quietly out of one narrow space that I startled a beaver who in turn startled me. No picture for this one, but if I had been ready, it would have been a great close up! Those guys are huge, by the way; this one, enormous! His mighty kerthunk of tail on the water almost got me wet.
I was also able to settle down into meaningful work, get some satisfying things checked off the list, and have a validating conversation with a friend. And an extra bonus is a husband who can listen without trying to fix what I just need to say out loud. All good things to get a week off to a proper start.
So today's reflection is more about yellow lilies on the water, and the simple blessings of friends (forest and otherwise), long loves, and meaningful work. Pretty sweet for a Tuesday, I'd say.
Hope yours provides good things too, whatever that means for you.
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