What wonder it is dear friend, To allow small things to still catch us by surprise? Like, glad tidings from a far away friend, Or, a fond memory sparked by a favorite 80’s song’s reprise, Or, the smell of the first leaves on the trees after the spring thaw, Suddenly transporting us to fond memoriesContinue reading “Magical surprises”
Author Archives: Suzette Benjamin
Wonders of nature
The Rainbow Eucalyptus tree
To charm everyone
Under the streetlight bulbs, where sidewalks meet, Pedestrians one by one, tiptoe across the street. Icy days and slalom-like paths will soon be gone – As crocus bulbs tiptoe upward one by one, Awaiting their turn, to charm everyone.
Private Reflection – Thoughts
“Thoughts are slippery fish in a cold shallow stream.” ― Vera Nazarian
"Two things stand like stone…"
“Two things stand like stone.Kindness in another’s trouble,Courage in your own.”― Adam Lindsay Gordon
Tuesday Reflection
“I ask not for any crownBut that which all may win;Nor try to conquer any worldExcept the one within.”― Louisa May Alcott
Wisdom from my grandma
In each moment, life holds its own sacred promise – Borrow not from moments of future increase, Nor, scour moments of paradise best left behind – Lest today, you spend its precious moments, holding on to the wind.
Monday Reflection
“The two hardest tests on the spiritual road are the patience to wait for the right moment and the courage not to be disappointed with what we encounter.”― Paulo Coelho
"…stepping into the awaiting day"
“Out in nature each day starts by being soft, quiet in a sacred sort of way, gentle in the act of stepping into the awaiting day, and seemingly reflective in it all.”― Craig D. Lounsbrough
"What makes night…"
“What makes night within us may leave stars.” – Victor Hugo
