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A Slow Morning

The moments are delightfully and peacefully slow . A slight breeze , intermittent birds singing and gentle sunshine affording a sense of cheeriness .

A day free from outside obligations means the inspiration and joy are free to flow . The space for wandering thoughts and spontaneity relieve pressures forced upon the nervous system from a world of expectations .

Free to feel the quietness and the calm and delighting in the subtle beauty of a changing breeze or a small bird flying by while the cat , Miss Millie , naps at the foot of the bed .

In the current sate of our tumultuous world a slow morning is now survival . A nervous system forced to be “on” all of the time is doomed so I embrace a slow morning now more than ever .

There is so much beauty in this world why the need to destroy and conquer ? It seems that some men would rule over ashes that they’ve created then allow others to thrive and shine . Who knows what’s coming next so I will float in the flow of a slow morning whenever I am able to.

A Moment

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“A moment of both connection and of solitary reflection . Peaceful and freeing while also all encompassing .

Some playfulness among some along the shore while others contemplate quietly . A moment of release , of letting go of the trials and breathing slowly in our imaginings for a better way for all not just one . “

words and photo by

Barbara L.Chapman

Giving Freedom to Wanderlust

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As someone with wanderlust this week brought two lovely opportunities that fullfilled

that desire . One I created for myself a few days ago . I travelled west to the shores of the pacific ocean along the Olympic Peninsula . The other was yesterday and one that where I went in the other direction .. East over a mountain pass enjoying the sights of a beautiful National forest along the way . An event that my daughter was participating was the destination and a joy .

It is a type of freedom . And it is freeing for my mind , my spirit , the untethered soul . The air lighter , the old growth trees standing high and magnificent , an eagle soaring , hawks circling …the sight of an alpine lake whose color is so breathtakingly beautiful that it seems like a dream .

Two lane roads with a bounty of nature on both sides and then arriving . Catching glimpses of the ocean through tall pines as I walked down a winding trail to the shore . And at last . The waves rolling onto shore , the sea breezes , the sounds …deep , slow breath . Both peaceful and joyous . Dear wanderlust I a so very grateful that I gave you freedom this weekend .

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Dear Wild One

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Beautiful Wild Road : As the notions of freedom expand

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Brave New World

Brave New World

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It was , somewhere , within our inner knowing that this so called man trump would wreak havoc upon on us . Upon our democratic rule of law and attempt unethical deals with our adversaries but THIS ?

It made me heartsick . I am , for the first time , feeling a deep disgust and an unwillingness to forgive those that chose this .

I cheer with all of my heart , mind and soul for the new European alliance . I wish to join them . The love for humanity , the integrity and strength of character as well as actions is inspired . It is filled with possibility . And it is filled with courage . All so lacking in the american president and his coconspirators .

I stand with Europe . I stand for freedom . And I stand with the rule of law .