between the rain showers and quotes for the day

"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight."-Kahlil Gibran

so this is what i was feeling when i got choked up and cried on my walk. i was not feeling sadness i was feeling the delight in my heart for the person i love and miss. this quote actually gives solace, to me, that leaves me to say to myself, then don't cry, when feeling the longing or wanting to be together in person, let the delight and joy be the focus.

life is a journey, we all know that. ours is taking an adjustment, but i am finding solace and joy in the beauty around me.

the gift from the walks that i never knew would be such a profound gift someone could give another person---walking shoes and walking trails. which is my gratitude list today, the gift of friendship, companionship and love. And appreciation for life, by example. thank you honey.
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what i did with my tears which were not at all too horrendous, (lol) was to walk until they stopped, using the energy and pushing it into a positive by being physically active as an outlet and with determination, walked it out.

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a mindful learning quote for the day

"Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens."-Kahlil Gibran

earlier in the morning, i watched the torrential downpour of rain and waited for (hoped for, and received) a break in the storm for my morning walk with the dog. i saw the opportunity open up, grabbed the umbrella and off i went. not a single other person was outside walking. the paths were definitely muddy and flooded, and i saw this little fern unfurling along the way. i made another loop back and saw the trillium is still there, alas no one has picked it! haven't found another one yet, just that one, and it is there with magnificent splendor for all to see and enjoy.

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i just looked out the window and it is raining with big, giant, enormous drops, assuring that March leaves like a lion i guess!