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.
Today
todaynot long agoI was remindedof the peace that lurkswithin the joyous heart...and in this momentthis now I still amjoy and peaceco-mingleright now
The Sea
Endlessly the wavesreached up on the edgeto splash against the shore----------------------------------------Mantra of the seacarries my spiritSamadhi wavesdeliver sea shellsto my doorstep------------------------------------------And all the whiledolphins greet mein...
Grateful Morning
"Good morning!", she said with exuberance"Thank goodness for this brand new day!"And all the stars sang backand the sun sent her extra loveand the flowers awokein a burst of new morning fragrance"It is a good day to be alive!"
Foxes
Baby foxes trotting downthe roadMischievious and playfullittle tongues lollingThey bat each other in playand roll in the sweetaroma of redwood needlesand fox gaiety.Woof!
Promise Kept
The promise keptin word and deedlike a tiny seed germinatesSends out roots and shootsto grow and flourish----------------------------------I promised myselfin heartfelt earnestand set aboutfulfilling itJoy grows in me
The Meadow
Over in the meadowwhere the horses playand those tiny yellow blossomsbloom like wildfireThe verdant earthand the turquoise skyall join forces to providea visceral feast for my eyesAh! Life is rich!
Happy Birthday to all!
Everyday's a birthday!Let's celebrate our birthday today --how many days?Each day a new giftof life, of love, of lightof experience,of dramaand excitement, of joyand sorrow...Happy Birthday to all!
The Belly of the Bush
From my window, I seeinto the belly of the bushgrown through the yearsfar taller than my dwelling--------------------------------------------That blue tinged birdin the belly of the busheats right there near my kitchenIn the spot where squirrelsfrolic or meditateor...
Face of the Divine
And so, the one reflects the otherin essence, if not circumstancebound by threads of common themeand modes of seeking truth-----------------------------------------I saw therein the perfect lightyour face in allA visage of Divineuncompromising beauty
Tasty Day
All the day was yummy!Every little moment chock-full of experiencesand thoughtsHe savored the multitude of flavorsYum! Tasty day!
Tapestry of Love
Our Friendshipis a beautiful clothwoven by the danceyou there me here, me there you hereand connectedby threads of loveall these yearsA tapestry of lightnessjoy and gratitudeaccentuated here and thereby a few small dark linesfor dramatic definition_______We are the...
Life Chef
A chef of Life, he is a concoctor of rich flavor tasty and extraordinary Every tidbit, every moment is worth savoring Each morsel of Life is filled with the love from his strong heart And would please even the most discerning palate