Out on a limb
I swing and sway
whether wind is
north or south,
east or west.
I learn to balance,
or just hang on
with faith that
my strength will
keep me safe.
When retirement comes,
and wild winds change,
I’m given a choice ~
to stay out on the limb,
or choose another tree.
“A human being is a deciding being.”
~ Viktor E. Frankl, M.D.
(1905 - 1997)
Health and happiness
Green grass and sunshine
Cool breezes and birdsong
Bare feet in warm sand
Kicking through autumn leaves
Crisp air and hot soup
Snow angels and skating
Frosted trees and blue sky
Bare branches wave softly
Spring gauze of green leaves
Ice cream and sprinkles
Walking in the park
Laughing and talking
Movies and books.
Writing and painting
Designing and shaping
Moments of goodness
Health and happiness
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”
~ Confucious
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| August, 2020 |
Conscious or not
brain, heart and lungs
keep us alive
we can only craft
our conscious lives
to fit the moment
plans for the next moment,
day, week and into the future
shaped one way, can change
at a moment’s notice.
crying, grieving, stamping our feet
will only slow our next step.
What will I do in my conscious world?
What will I do to flow through each day?
How will any of us know how to respond?
“Control of consciousness determines the quality of life.”
~ Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, psychology professor
~ The Psychology of Optimal Experience
