Tag Archives: Peace

Live Peace, Speak Peace

Posted on January 23, 2020 by

“To live without speaking is better than to speak without living. For the former who lives rightly does good even by his silence but the latter does no good even when he speaks.” ~Abba Isidore of Pelusia

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Solitude Is A State Of Mind

Posted on January 22, 2020 by

  “There are many who live in the mountains and behave as if they were in the town, and they are wasting their time. It is possible to be a solitary in one’s mind while living in a crowd, and … Continue reading →

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Pond Is Full

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Wet Coast Scene

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More Snow

Posted on January 16, 2020 by

Towhees, Juncos, Stellar’s Jays and hummingbirds are thankful for food we put out for them. I feel like opening the windows to let them all in, but Mocha would not be quite as welcoming. ©2020 Sharron R. McMillan    

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Guardian of the Chocolates

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My World

Posted on January 14, 2020 by

Out there, in the big world, is sorrow, sadness, turmoil, and sabre rattling but here in my woods is only beauty, love and peace. ©2020 Sharron R. McMillan

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Snow Day

Posted on January 13, 2020 by

The woods are covered in down, that rain slowly dilutes into puddles. I put a few puzzle pieces in their place then settle in by the fire to crochet. Snow day, a good excuse to be lazy. ©2020 Sharron R. … Continue reading →

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Wet Soggy Woods

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More fungi

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Snow Is Coming

Posted on January 10, 2020 by

Forecast is for snow. We’re ready: – a new jigsaw puzzle started on the table – pantry full of food – woodshed stacked with firewood – and new balls of yarn Let it snow. . . ©2020 Sharron R. McMillan

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Silence

Posted on January 9, 2020 by

“The ego uses words to get what it wants. When we are in an argument with our family, friends, or colleagues, that is what we do. We pull out the words that give us power, make us look right or … Continue reading →

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Quietness

Posted on January 8, 2020 by

Rain and wind compete for power outside. The house is still. Cat purrs. Fire crackles. Nothing else. Outside turmoil. Inside peace. ©2020 Sharron R. McMillan

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Wind

Posted on January 4, 2020 by

Wind – unsettling, frantic, makes me antsy; branches fall, leaves whirl, sleep is disturbed, power goes out. .. then I hear the wind chimes – calm, serene, gentle notes transform fear and discomfort into peace. ©2020 Sharron R. McMillan

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Some Don’t Mind

Posted on January 3, 2020 by

Hummingbirds are still coming to the feeder And a daisy is in bloom in the window box. It may be the middle of winter but some plants and critters don’t seem to mind. ©2020 Sharron R. McMillan

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New Year’s Day

Posted on January 2, 2020 by

Christmas is packed back into the old cedar trunk, presents are finding places in the house and shop. Looking forward instead of back I pray the joy of the season will not stop. May peace be the goal we walk … Continue reading →

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