{"id":1043,"date":"2018-03-08T19:38:26","date_gmt":"2018-03-09T00:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hdhstory.net\/Storyblog\/?p=1043"},"modified":"2018-03-08T19:38:26","modified_gmt":"2018-03-09T00:38:26","slug":"time-to-reflect-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hdhstory.net\/Storyblog\/?p=1043","title":{"rendered":"Time to Reflect"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Time to Reflect<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

As I stare out the window, I see numerous birds nestled on the roof of the house next door. The trees blow gently in the wind, swaying to a rhythm that only they can hear. The sky is gray. It must be, or else these blinds would not be open. A bright day blocks the screen. Billowing clouds fill the air and they too move slowly to the sounds caused by the wind. Of course I can\u2019t hear any of that because the window is closed. But the open blinds allow me to write, uninterrupted in thought. My spirit is mellow. I can look to my right and there are the sliding glass doors of the balcony. I take in the backyard, leaf covered ground and vacant woods beyond. A squirrel decides that it is time to exercise. How far can it leap and reach another tree without touching the ground? Another joins his quest and then one more.<\/p>\n

Sitting in my writer\u2019s nook I am at peace. My thoughts are plenty. My fingers touch the keyboard and those thoughts coalesce. I write. Today\u2019s thoughts are focused on thinking. Another day they become a tale to tell. Then another and a remembrance of times past. Should snow or rain begin, those thoughts intensify. For my muse is telling me to relax, be aware and become one with my thoughts.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s assignment stated we should meditate for 5 minutes before we begin our journey. I chose to write first. So now I will pause and take the time to focus on my body, my mind, and my breaths. Let\u2019s see where it takes me:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014-
\nAn eagle soars in a sky that\u2019s blue.
\nIts keen eyes searching for something new.
\nWhat\u2019s that it sees in the land below?
\nIt\u2019s but a thought, like falling snow.<\/p>\n

She gathers speed to reach the spot.
\nThen hovers softly until she\u2019s got,
\nHer chance to capture with one quick grab
\nPoised talons sharp, she takes a stab<\/p>\n

The idea\u2019s fresh and full of meat
\nFor her to take and then to eat
\nOr store away until there\u2019s need
\nTo share that thought, so all can feed.
\n\u2014\u2014\u2014
\nSo here I sit with thoughts in mind
\nOf things to write and words to find
\nI put them down so I can share
\nTill my next flight into the air.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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