Harvest Time is Upon Us…

I live for the harvest in late summer. I hate the dog days of summer.

I went out to my garden and pulled in a bucket of beans and cucumbers and my very next reaction was to put in my John Denver cd.

Do you had music that just fits into certain times of the year? John and I do my preserving every year.

Here in my humble little kitchen the melodies of John Denver float among the sights and scents of pickles, jam, cobblers, cookies, and spaghetti sauce.

At this time, in this place I feel safe, I feel warm, I feel alive, I feel like both a child and mother, I feel a deep and pulsating connection with the earth and the circle of life. I feel as if everything is right in the world, and I feel re-energized to face the next challenge.

Because that challenge is coming whether I like it or not, and it will most likely be a surprise. Let it come.

Today, it’s just me, John, and the magic of the harvest.

A Truth about Life…

I cam across this little bit of wisdom this morning

“Today‘s mighty oak is just yesterday’s nut that held its ground…” courtesy of www.viewfromthemeadow.com

What does it mean for you? One of my favorite things to think about is short one-liners like this that can actually inspire you to think for perhaps even the full day.

It is like a truffle, to enjoy it you only need 1 little piece and you are good all day long, versus some insights which are like a cake and you need to eat the whole piece to get the full effect.

This one tells me that no matter how unreasonable it may seem that my dreams can come true, if I work hard, be positive, and just grow, they will happen.

Happy Sunday!