Most every work day for more than 11 years, I wrote a love note, poem or other inspirational thought, on a napkin – and tucked it in my husband, Marshal’s, lunch – a ritual of the heart. At the beginning of 2009, Marshal started typing them up. It became OUR ritual of the heart to share the Daily Napkin as a blog. Then, in October 2015, Marshal retired, so the whole dynamic changed. I took several months to re-evaluate and decide what I was going to do. The poetry of the napkin is now joined with my art and/or photography images. May you enjoy them. May they feed your spirit.
Moment’s End
There is a timeright thereAt the end of the momentwhich is full of questionOpen to the possibilities of next,no matter what flavor the expectancy
Peace
Two words must be relinquishedto know peace"If only..."I accept what isI am joyous now
Savoring
Savor the juicy tomato momentsAnd the memory of such savorosityIt tickles the parched palateof more sparse timesWe have been savoring the moments around Marshal's big birthday. Now, we are back into the regular routine.
Secret Beauty
There must be thirty-three waysor more (way more)to discover the secret beautyin just this moment The underlying factorthat connects to once and futureand everything in between I intend with curly happy lipto find everyone of themAnd, then, start making up...
Habits
Establish a habit - 30 daysRe-establish a habit - 30 days(No wonder most months have 30 days)BeginAgainand againOverand over againwith the tenacity of bulldog Stuck in beginner's mindintending habit
Life’s Challenges
Leaping like leopardsthrough hoops of the jungle Tackling fear as preywith claws of prayerand faithful surrender Sometimes, life's challengeshelp bear witness to courage Instigating catharsisin the wake of tough circumstance Excitement in the...
Depth of Peace
There is a depthbeyond the ripplesstill and caressing And even when the tidesor ungracious stormscollide rambunctiously The peacebelow the surface pervades Continues to envelope anywho descend there...
Shining Center
Though overcast and greythe sun shines brightlyabove the clouds Ever shining, ever lovingenergizing our bones Shining, also, in our centerwhere no clouds reside
Cosmic Dance
Dance with me in the Cosmic Dance! Let's let our hair fly as the moon and stars swirl with us In celebration of the absolute joy of it all!
Big Dance
Woodpecker tapsmaking rhythms in his head Cricket chirpskeeping love's timewith his legs Listen to the heartbeatLove's rhythm is for dancingin the Big Dance
Toomany!
Too many timesshe said "Yes" When she would haveserved better saying "No" Too many things to dotoo many thingsToomany!
Antidote
The most noxious weedprovides the best antidotefor those that would suffer allergy The most obnoxious personprovides the best antidotefor those of us that strive for perfection God bless them all...