Tag Archive for: new year

Happy new year

Hello friends, I hope the new year brings you continued health and creative energy. Here is a short poem by Mary Oliver that expresses in a few short lines the way of nature to reward contemplation. Thanks, Gene "Prayer" It doesn’t have…

Winter Garden Serenity

Hello friends, although it may not feel like it by the banks of the Oconee currently, winter is here.  With the resurgence of Covid and the renewed emphasis on testing and vaccinations this season requires that we take things cautiously and…

A new year perspective

Hello friends, I hope the new year brings new perspective to you about the tasks ahead. The beginning of each year is a point in life that you begin to measure what you want to do against what you can do given physical limitations and the inevitable…

God at My Elbow

Hello friends, A quote from Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh reminds me that everything coexists. At this time of year -- a period of contemplation for many, and many looking forward with hope to a new year -- it's not only monks and poets…

Growing toward union

Hello friends, With the new year approaching it seems natural to take stock of our selves, our friendships, and our accomplishments. Many measure their lives by the accumulation of things. Greed captivates us early on. So much to have.…