Walk on my friends!
monos en theos ††††† james
Tag: Sunrise
Shades of Gray from Grayson Co, TX #787 – PRAYER COMES IN MANY FORMS!
“I draw prayer round me like a dark protective wall, withdraw inside it as one might into a convent cell and then step outside again, calmer and stronger and more collected again.”
Etty Hillesum
An Interrupted Life
monos en theos…†…jim
Shades of Gray from Grayson Co, TX #786 – TODAY!
“Today is only a small manageable segment of time in which our difficulties need not overwhelm us. This lifts from our hearts and minds the heavy weight of both past and future.”
Anonymous
One Day at a Time in Al-Anon
monos en theos…†…jim
IMAGES OF SMALL THINGS FROM THE BIGGEST COUNTY IN TEXAS #747 – KNOW YOUR HEART!
“Grace and gratitude go together like heaven and earth.”
Karl Barth
IMAGES OF SMALL THINGS FROM THE BIGGEST COUNTY IN TEXAS #736 – HE IS ARISEN !
HE IS ARISEN INDEED!
I am sure that I could not count the number of posts that are “arisen” today.
Just as I am sure of the number of followers that had turned their backs on this morning.
I would have been one.
I am one who turns my back even today.
but Ever so often He taps me on the shoulder
And assures me, that He is still here.
I may not stand in a church and loudly proclaim.
Yet in the quiet of a rising sun
He speaks to me
and I to Him.
HE IS ARISEN INDEED!
en theos monos ††† jim
IMAGES OF SMALL THINGS FROM THE BIGGEST COUNTY IN TEXAS #699 – ANOTHER PURPLE SUNRISE.
I have been on this cycle of rising early. It has not been intentional, just one of those patterns that naturally occurs. It has been nice as the West TX sunrises have been so outstanding. Lots of colors and patterns put up by the Master.
While it is a quiet time, I am never alone. My dogs, Clovis & Grace are always ready to go no matter what time it is. I am also always greeted and joined in company by my cat Muffs. Muffs is the most social of the three strays that occupy our yard. Muffs was deposited as a newborn kitten by his wandering mom a few years ago. He always would take food but had a circle of defense that was about 10-12 feet. When Muffs was about 6 months old, I became determined to make friends with him. I sat on the ground for about 3 hours, tossing little morsels of chow to him. He always had this longing look that he wanted to be touched, but just needed some encouragement. Since that first reluctant behind the ear scratch, he now so enjoys my companionship. I savour his curiosity in my making of photos and I swear, he comes to pose for me.
Enjoy your furry friends and the sunrise. en theos ††† jim
IMAGES OF SMALL THINGS FROM THE BIGGEST COUNTY IN TEXAS #694 – PRE-DAWN GLOAMING WITH MY CAT
I was up early yesterday morning. Well, early for me, it was before the sun came up. It was so peaceful wandering around my yard in the gloaming.
In the Gloaming
by Meta Orred
In the gloaming*, oh, my darling!
When the lights are dim and low,
And the quiet shadows falling,
Softly come and softly go;
When the winds are sobbing faintly
With a gentle unknown woe,
Will you think of me, and love me,
As you did once long ago?
In the gloaming, oh, my darling!
Think not bitterly of me!
Tho’ I passed away in silence
Left you lonely, set you free;
For my heart was crush’d with longing,
What had been could never be;
It was best to leave you thus, dear,
Best for you, and best for me.
*gloaming is the twilight that occurs at dusk and dawn; I’m reminded of Yeats’s line about “The blue and the dim and the dark cloths/Of night and light and the half-light”
The trick is to not be gloomy in the gloam….en theos ††† jim
IMAGES OF SMALL – THINGS FROM THE BIGGEST COUNTY IN TEXAS #667 – LEARNINGS FROM A DOG!
THINGS TO LEARN FROM A DOG
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in
your face to be pure ecstasy.
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
When it’s in your best interest, practice obedience.
Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory.
Take naps and stretch before rising.
Run, romp and play daily.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you’re not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close
by and nuzzle them gently.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.
When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire
body.
No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t buy into the
guilt thing and pout… run right back and make friends.
Bond with your pack.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
And last but not least, make do with what you got.
Have a dog day today ††† en theos ††† jim
IMAGES OF SMALL – THINGS FROM THE BIGGEST COUNTY IN TEXAS #666 – Feeling Red?
Some days you wake up early and wonder why?
Then you look out the kitchen window as you built the coffee, and you just whisper a wow and a thank you. Your day is started with a blessing and a prayer.
Be aware of the wonder out your kitchen window. ††† en theos †††
IMAGES OF SMALL – THINGS FROM THE BIGGEST COUNTY IN TEXAS #657 – Wishing I could be as bold as my cat!!!
“Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.” Ayn Rand
I know, I know, I know, the journey starts with one step. Yet, I remain frozen, afraid to take the next step.
Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference from resistance and knowing that you are just on the wrong path. ††† en theos † jim
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