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Nature calling
Sometimes the noise of life causes us to retreat, Draw deep within searching for silence Space to think, to create, to become comfortable in our own skin Life moves so fast, the pace unrelenting, the volume overwhelming. Connected to others 24/7/365. So many numbers so many responsibilities so much splintering of attention We wonder why…
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Dumping the vessel
I had a water based epiphany this morning. I can’t help but wonder if the reason Archimedes had his Eureka moment was simply because of the soothing mindlessness that accompanies water. Maybe it’s the primordial nature of it, maybe it just feels cool and calms us enough for the subconscious to thrive. Whatever the reason,…
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Revelation
Windswept and rainy the night fell over the comfortable house. The children were snuggled under blankets, watching 101 Dalmatians. Memories from my youth The cats curled on the couch, sleeping lightly, content as only cats can be while the dog lay at our feet, mournful expression at the sight of popcorn. Clouds obscuring the daylight,…
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The Man Cold
I think it’s happened to me. I started the day off with mild congestion, a tickle in my throat, nothing really. It was enough to make me bail on exercise, but I justified it, saying I was spending time with my little dude. Then at work, I found myself clearing my throat, the scratchiness intensifying.…
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The day off
Glorious day! A full day off work, without any patients scheduled or any child duties to attend to. So naturally, I spent the day doing paperwork, meetings, and going through patients lists. By the time four pm rolled around I had a huge headache that the crisp taste of a passion fruit iced tea could…