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.
Coat of Colors
Coat of Colors – Cerulean with white and fluffy above. Green as deep as emeralds blanketing the floor. And here and there and everywhere And here and there and everywhere turned rust or red or golden. How rich is that?
Little Worm
Once, there was a little worm who thought he could climb to the top of the tallest tree. So he did. The view was incredible, from his little worm perspective, even though the tree overlooked the junkyard. Wormy gorgeous! Worm was filled with gratitude.
Life – The Gift
The eyes of Great Mystery shine with the light of joy... Life...what a gift!
Moths in the Twilight
Like moths in the twilight the aspen leaves quiver to hear the whisper of our loving thoughts of gratitude blown on our breath to true source We are so blessed to live ...
Epiphany
Too many times on bated breath, the waiting extended beyond that thought possible to endure the ecstasy --- a moment's awareness, spread like a quilt, blanketing eons... A flash, a light, an epiphany -- Ah Hah! And, once again for infinity.
Horse with an Attitude
Over in the meadow, horse with an attitude dances in the crisp light, tossing her mane with a snort and a stomp, out for a brisk romp. I, in my room here, watch from afar yet my spirit swells, Mustang heart.
Circle of Community
Circle of Community We sat together, you and I in the circle of community, the circle of life... We all joined hands in spiral dance, gifting healing to the world dancing with deer and squirrels, bears and ancient wise ones, massaging the air with the breath of life...
More Awake
More Awake There in the depths tendrils with unbelievable strength venture forth, exploring, reaching for sustenance and grace in the moment. All attention is here, seeking ---ever present to the warmth of the earth, even while crisp air invites the leaves to dance...
Spiral Dance
Spiral Dance Spiraling out from your center is a rainbow of love light ever singing, ever dancing in hues abundant
Spring in the Step
Spring in the Step Feeling the delicate touch of the false spring breeze, he fell natural prey to optimism, clearly lightening his step and immersing him in the joy of Spirit within him
Answers
“Finally”, she thought, “I can rest in my knowledge. I have the answers. Bring on the questions!” Huh? Oh, if it only truly worked that way!
Bath of Spirit
Bath of Spirit Steeped in a bath of Spirit stuff ---- full flavor awakening and expanding like her favorite tea, she flowered and blossomed, even more than when a bush, more fully with every bit of her being. --Always loved baths.