I'm on the porch this morning. There is a lovely breeze sending the water from left to right toward the dam almost wave-like, maybe more like ripples. The windchimes sing gently. The swing chair moves ever-so-slightly. No ducks, geese, turtles, or fish are in evidence. Where could they all be? Soon I will get out into the yard and begin a bit of yard work before the real heat of the day comes. But only a bit. I'm in a sewing/knitting mode right now and have to make myself do anything else. Had a nice finding this morning in Satchidananda's "The Golden Present" - The basis of all religions is: just be good and do good. I like to get to the simple statements of ideas. I'm reminded of Bob's request when I asked him what he thought about my writing or speaking preparations. "Tell me in six words what you are trying to say." Interesting. "just be good and do good" is six words! So often I get mired down in all the details and discussion and description that I lose sight of what is truly important - what I'm really trying to get at. My preparations for The Art of Doing Nothing weekends get that way sometimes. What I am truly trying to accomplish is: Helping people find happiness in silence.
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