Happiness 7-13
getting angry; the sky over Athens in the evening; writing ‘the end.’
getting angry; the sky over Athens in the evening; writing ‘the end.’
discovering you are the long-lost queen; a four-hour lunch in Montefalco; getting on the ferry.
an emerald gown, a purple shawl, and orange slippers; giving away your ticket; smooth sailing.
the leaning tower of Pisa; traveling by broomstick; a big breakfast with lots of friends.
day lilies; woken by crows telling you something important; a needle and thread.
sturdy sandals; climbing to the top of the tower where the old woman waits; the moment just before.
surrounded by friendly goats; lost on the Downs; a great invention.
the many uses for scissors; Mount Greylock at dawn; consulting the oracle.
on the back of winged Bellerophon; being waited on, hand and foot; Briar Rose.
the sword rising from the lake; beyond belief; the wheel of fortune spinning.
the robin giving a message; a rush of love; the train pulling into the station.
finishing a satisfying book; a picnic on the lawn; floating on air.
the Ace of Wands; tasting a sublime nectar; The Sacred Lake in the Temple of Karnak.
the sound of cow bells on Mount Olympus; chatting with a pleasant elf; a lavender bath at twilight.
coming across a well in the desert; sprinkles; opening the trunks after a long journey.
New 5-star review posted on Amazon today for A Perfect Gem! So happy.
on the flight to Buenos Aires; brilliant piano playing; understanding the language of the birds.
the smell of wild strawberries; driving west on Route 66; venturing into the cave.
sealing, stamping, and mailing the letter; the white cliffs of Dover; encountering the one.
heat shimmering over the highway; exquisite balance; a butterfly landing.
handmade sage and bergamot soap; a midsummer festival; passing through the seventh veil.
WriteSpa – An Oasis for Writers
“Anything worth doing is worth doing slowly.” Mae West
A few years ago I read Carl Honore’s In Praise of Slow, where he writes about a growing movement that encourages savoring the time you have rather than trying to use it to further another goal – especially in the case of raising our children. He made some powerful points (although he admits he got a speeding ticket while he was researching the book). The Slow Movement has been growing much faster than you might think from its name – and I hope it continues to do so. […]