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Seeing a new… – Zigzagging Toward Zen

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It's not about arriving… it's about enjoying the trip. Seeing a new…. December 30, 2016. January 23, 2017. The rag-tag line-up of caravans are out of sight now, as are the stones. All that’s left are the birds – dozens or maybe hundreds of them. I marvel that they are always here no matter time of day or year. It begs the questions, Why? Until then. Until tomorrow. 2 thoughts on “ Seeing a new…. And its context is suddenly under threat. Liked by 1 person. January 23, 2017 at 3:07 pm. Liked by 1 person.

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October 2016 – Zigzagging Toward Zen

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It's not about arriving… it's about enjoying the trip. A semi-moderate ramble…. October 17, 2016. I’ve a question. How far do we have to go before we’ve gone too far? I know, ‘be a bit more specific’. Okay, so here’s my current conundrum. And, before I carry on, do not for a second think I’m taking this lightheartedly. On the contrary, I’m stumped and have all kinds of feelings playing tag with me over it. So, that latter comment about being ‘pro’ is where I’m stuck. Would one call me a moderate? For me,...

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Zigzagging Toward Zen – Page 2 – It's not about arriving… it's about enjoying the trip.

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It's not about arriving… it's about enjoying the trip. I’ll look back to my future…. March 1, 2017. When I woke up this morning I realised the sky was bright. My phone told me it was 6:25. I felt all bubbly. It’s no surprise I’m inspired by the longer days. Today I was curious, though, asking no one in particular, is the sun actually up? How long is dawn? I turned to Google for some answers learning that the preshow can last up to 79 minutes from the first hint of light. I did not know that! I’ll not nec...

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December 2016 – Zigzagging Toward Zen

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It's not about arriving… it's about enjoying the trip. Seeing a new…. December 30, 2016. January 23, 2017. The rag-tag line-up of caravans are out of sight now, as are the stones. All that’s left are the birds – dozens or maybe hundreds of them. I marvel that they are always here no matter time of day or year. It begs the questions, Why? Until then. Until tomorrow. December 13, 2016. December 13, 2016. 8221; and like Alfie struggle for an answer, all the while trying keep calm and remind myself that I’ve...

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By the sea… – Zigzagging Toward Zen

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It's not about arriving… it's about enjoying the trip. By the sea…. January 3, 2017. The mother reminded me of my Western daughter. Their colouring, some mannerisms and height, similar. For a second I wondered if someday I might be watching her daughter, my granddaughter, searching for sea glass and fossils like this little boy was doing. It was a precious thought. I decided to hold it, keep it safe. Touch them. Reach out and touch all those stars right there in front of you. Can you feel the joy? Enter ...

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November 2016 – Zigzagging Toward Zen

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It's not about arriving… it's about enjoying the trip. A best effort…. November 24, 2016. Seriously. My book sits alone and untouched (much like me) and I’ve a pile (on my desktop) of half-stories waiting for The End . The worst of it all is that I’m not 30 or even 40 anymore. I’m not even 50 and cannot afford to putter around and waste my precious time. Damn it. See, my ego is losing its grip. If our hearts are any example, and I think they are, no. Instead, we are probably meant to respectfully wal...

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Running is okay… – Zigzagging Toward Zen

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It's not about arriving… it's about enjoying the trip. Running is okay…. December 8, 2016. In the movie Runaway Bride , the heroine was an escape artist of sorts. She was moderately successful and accomplished, surrounded by the warmth of protective friends, and because Julia Roberts was the star, she was also, beautiful. As the story goes, Maggie could step up and into almost any role until it came to what was, for her, a real commitment. Why couldn’t she finish what she started? Oh my friend, I think w...

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Finding peace… – Zigzagging Toward Zen

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It's not about arriving… it's about enjoying the trip. December 13, 2016. December 13, 2016. Today was one of those days. I slipped hard, lost my grip. Of course I sort of knew it was coming on, but I also hoped it would pass. Mostly things come in waves, yes? Ripples to tsunamis. I think that’s true for the majority of us sentient types. I’m not really that different from everybody else, am I? Meaning how could I have done whatever it is I’m remembering. Tears can help release some of the vice-like grip...

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Tree medicine… – Zigzagging Toward Zen

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It's not about arriving… it's about enjoying the trip. January 9, 2017. January 10, 2017. When I got back home, I washed off the mud and changed clothes. It had started to rain go figure that, eh, rain in England and I was just starting to get the now familiar chill so getting out of wet clothes into dry ones felt really good. I was also hungry. As I ate, I marvelled at how learning I needed to walk in the woods came as a complete surprise. How could I not have known? A simple wish…. Follow me on Twitter.