It is 7:35 on New Year’s Day 2020. I always have this image that the holidays will be a relaxing time. I imagine myself sitting on the couch reading a book with a fireplace on the TV and some Christmas music in the background. What I always forget is that they are always very busy…… Continue reading New Year’s Day 2020
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The week encompassing the new year.
The Beginning of 2019
Motto for 2019: Just be. “To study the self is to forget the self” – Dogen 道元禅師 As I wrapped up my post for this morning (below) I wanted to get my motto and saying in this post and up top so I’m easily reminded. I really enjoy my Zen meditation, especially whilst sitting on a…… Continue reading The Beginning of 2019
New Year’s Day 2018
It is 8:52 AM on January 1st, 2018. I would have preferred to write this in the early morning as usual but I was absolutely exhausted yesterday, went to bed early and slept until 6:15 AM which is very late for me. I woke up and began all the usual chores and only now have…… Continue reading New Year’s Day 2018
Last sunset of 2017 – Milagra Ridge
New Year’s Morning 2017
It is 6:49 AM on the first day of 2017. I woke up much later than usual not due to staying up until midnight or drinking too much: I woke up later than usual from a busy day hiking, playing with the boys then having three small champagne glasses of Louis d’Estree Sparkling Méthode Traditionnelle…… Continue reading New Year’s Morning 2017
New Year’s Eve – Final Sunset of 2016
New Year’s Eve: the final sunset of 2016 https://youtu.be/l7r3S8seLlc
Sunrise on January 1st, 2016
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New Year’s 2016
The Last Sunset of 2015