One of the things I am intentionally pursuing is moving more slowly. Perhaps that's because I am growing older, but I miss so many things when I move too quickly through my days.
I spy the stately pair of geese.
I savor morning mist and
sunshiny clouds tucked in water.
I open my soul to seeing.
-Ramona Behnke
Inspiration for that last line comes from an unattributed quote in my commonplace book:
"The holy is always there, like a luminous lifeline.
In the end, it is a matter of opening the soul to seeing."
I just googled the quote and it came from Fran Haley's SJT post on November 2, 2022.
I look forward to seeing where BE takes me for the next four months. Here's a quote from Amy Krause Rosenthal & Tom Lichtenheld's book I Wish You More with a wish for your summering months:
"I wish you more pause than fast-forward."
I find so many things inspiring about your slice. First, you remind me to do my own 4 month checkin. Thank you. You include inspiring quotes and photos. And just love how BE is in a different festive font. Thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteI love that quote! It's so relevant to our world today when we are bombarded by messages, images....
ReplyDelete"To be" rather than "to do" is not always easy to follow. It seems to me that understanding the importance of slow and pause is growing.
ReplyDeleteI love this because I am trying to slow down and notice more small things. I sit outside and do something called "Mindful Mornings," and start my morning outside, being quiet and doing a little reading. Thank you for this slice, today!
ReplyDelete"Being" can be difficult because it requires no action, but "being" opens us up to so much we would otherwise miss. arjeha
ReplyDeleteI love how your photos help us "be" with you... stillness is not my strong suit, but you're reminding me how powerful "just" being is - thank you!
ReplyDeleteYour words and photos are clear reminders that when we slow down and allow ourselves to be rather than doing, we have time to notice and reflect. Thank you for so many reminders,
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so lovely. Just reading your words, paired with those pictures, brought me a sense of calm. I, too, need to slow down and appreciate the smaller moments. "I open my soul to seeing"... beautiful.
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