An Unexpected Gift of Beauty and Peace

On a cool, crisp, sun-filled morning,

My friend and I were walking.

As we talked, the state of the world filled us with questions and sadness.

Viruses, wars, injustices.

We had no answers.

Only heaviness of soul.

Suddenly my friend said

“Stop, Look.”

A beautiful and majestic doe was standing behind a bush

Just a few feet away.

We remained motionless and

Took in her beauty.

After several minutes we slowly moved up the path,

Thinking surely she would flee.

She held her place and gave us more

Peace and wonder.

Did she understand what a gift she gave?

Did she feel our awe?

At first I lamented not having my camera.

Then I knew that this was a moment

To be captured only by the heart.

– Sandra Whitfield

When my apple watch

 wouldn’t stop vibrating.

I tried everything I knew

 to make it stop.

Finally,

 I took it off

and set it aside. 

When I checked later,

 the vibrations had stopped. 

I guess it just needed some time.

JDG

Woke up feeling bad.

Got up anyway. Made bed,

fed dog, walked dog, fed cats.

Made breakfast, ate, drove to work.

One small step and then another –

sometimes that’s all it takes to feel better.

JDG