First Snow

We had the first snow of the season last night. This picture of Dexter is from three years ago, from a walk we took with Obi during one of his last snows, because right now it’s still dark outside, too dark to get a new picture. I didn’t think Dexter would live long enough to see another snow, but there he was this morning with it melting into his soft fur.

Maybe I should let go of knowing, of being sure about anything, of trying to figure things out. It is wisdom–“only don’t know,” beginners mind, non-judgement. What else might I discover if I surrender to uncertainty, to change, to impermanence? What other magic moments are waiting there, previously unseen, unnoticed, unlived? What medicine, what relief or wisdom, what other secrets lie hidden in a flake of melting snow?

Wishcasting Wednesday

What do you wish to say yes to?

Yes to the calling of my life, my soul, the Universe, and yes to serving that.

Yes to finding and trusting my one and only, my own true voice.

Yes to helping ease suffering, to heal and inspire.

Yes to wakefulness, mindfulness and awareness.

Yes to keeping my heart open, even when it’s hard and even when it hurts.

Yes to letting go, to surrender.

Yes to authentic connection.

Yes to stillness and space and silence.

Yes to a simpler life.

Yes to practice, to repetition and developing a deeper understanding, to growth and awakening.

Yes to uncertainty and change, to impermanence.

Yes to love.

Yes to play, creativity, and joy.

Yes to gentleness, ease, and rest.