(not necessarily in that order)
Well, I did watch Sunday service. And I made my veggie/fruit smoothie, then washed some dishes.
Later I sat outside in the sun and drank tea.
I made a few phone calls but didn’t reach anybody.
That’s pretty much it.
Gosh, it feels lovely to be non-productive.
The good: this morning’s workday was wonderful! The best part was spending time with dear friends (outdoors and safely masked, of course), sharing laughter and stories. But it was also great fun being in the fresh air, doing something that’s outside our regular flow, and helping to beautify the Expanding Light grounds.
The bad: my hands, especially the left, are really sore from pulling weeds all morning! So this is enough typing for tonight. 🖐😂
Yep, tomorrow we begin our staycation and, even though we’re “vacationing” here at home, we’re determined to use this time for some serious R & R.
Of course, Divine Mother being such a jokester, the first day of our time off is (you guessed it) a community work day!
And, yes, a snall part of me groaned when I realized it. Instead of sleeping in, I’ll be getting up earlier than what I’ve been managing to do lately (which isn’t saying much, actually!😏), then working at the Expanding Light for the entire morning.
Luckily, Ramesha and I are experienced enough devotees to not be tempted to stay home (well, at least not much). Why? Because we know that “service is joy” and also because we don’t want to repeat the past experience of having wimped out and stayed home, only to kick ourselves later as we look at the radiant faces of dear friends having fun and enjoying satsang while joyfully serving.
I mean, that’s the experience we’re here for! To expand beyond the sense of our little selves and know that we’re part of that “something more” which is all love and power and peace and bliss!
Which is why I can hardly wait! 😊
I ran into a dear friend today and we commiserated (from behind our masks) about how things are feeling harder lately, rather than easier.
I think it’s partly due to the subtle but very real stress of trying to maintain normalcy in these extremely abnormal times. Staying centered and calm, cheerful and even-minded takes a heck of a lot of energy these days.
And then there’s the fact that it’s already fall, but I feel like I wasn’t able to be entirely present for spring or summer. I want to say something more about it, but — really — all I can do is shake my head.
In disbelief.
Still not feeling truly inspired to write about anything, but couldn’t bear to give in to yet another day of the “dry spell.”
So I started scrolling through Facebook looking for ideas and loved this photo and quote. Plus it reminds me of one of my favorite scriptures: Be still and know that I am God.
Good thoughts to ponder on when when inspiration is lacking.
…in fact, it’s feeling more like a desert!
I hope the rains of inspiration arrive soon. 🌧
The well of inspiration seems to have run dry. Not sure why…except that both Ramesha and I are feeling way overdue for a break in the old routine. One more week to go and then we’re taking a “staycation”.
I’m sooooo ready…
It seems like forever since I was able to sit outside on our little patio, breathing fresh air while enjoying the peace and quiet of nature. The smoke is part of the beautiful sunset colors, visible in the distance. It will very likely be back tomorrow, but I’m very grateful for this break in the meantime!
Guitar track. ✔
Melody vocals. ✔
Background vocals. ✔
Keyboard strings. ✔
Violin. ✔
Laughter. ✔
Satsang. ✔
Creativity. ✔
Fun. ✔
Joy. ✔
Yep, most definitely a successful day in the studio! 🎤
Why?
Because Ramesha and I are recording tomorrow! Just one song, which will be released in time for the holidays, but still…it won’t do to start out already tired.
Wish us luck! 🎼