Of Swallows and Attachment

To see my joy swinging in midair and to simply watch it, to note it and appreciate it, perhaps even appreciate it more for the knowledge that it cannot be held down.

Blog, Every-Day Mindfulness, NatureweflourishandbloomJuly 11, 2015attachment, clinging, craving, every day, every day mindfulness, joy, mindful, mindful walking, mindfulness, nature, photography, swallows Comment

"To go easy, to be filled with light, and to shine"

The poem that stood out to me on first reading is “When I Am Among the Trees.” In the poem, Oliver explains so beautifully how her time with trees lets her feel their gladness, lets her hear their voices telling her about a graceful approach to living.

Blog, Nature, Quotes & NotesweflourishandbloomMay 11, 2015enough, every day mindfulness, gentleness, mary oliver, mindful, mindful walking, mindfulness, nature, poetry, self care, thirst, trees Comment