The sound of the ocean, the smell of the sea,
hands warming on the first cup of coffee on a cold morning
....all wrapped up in one perfect moment.
“To live in the present moment is a miracle. The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green Earth in the present moment, to appreciate the peace and beauty that are available now.”
-Thich Nhat Hanh, Touching Peace: Practicing the Art of Mindful Living
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Love your post LeAnn and the gentle reminder that our present is the best if we only take the time to be in it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post - wonderfully wrapping up the prompt.
ReplyDeleteThe only way to live is in the present :)
Thanks for sharing your photo and reminding us to live in the moment.
ReplyDeleteOh, that is a perfect moment--hands wrapped around the first cup of coffee. And that quote is something I need to remind myself of frequently.
ReplyDeleteWhat a peaceful awakening...
ReplyDeleteFantastic quote! what a great post to remember to be happy in the moment.
ReplyDeleteA lovely photo, wonderful post, and a beautiful message. Thank you.
ReplyDeletebeautiful photo, beautiful words - thank you :)
ReplyDeleteLove the quote and your words & image ... have a lovely weekend, LeAnn.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely post to remember as I get away from the computer and start my day.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the perfect beginning to a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteTherese
That looks like my hands most mornings! Not sure if I'm warming my hands or pretinding to keep my coffe warm! Lovely imagery for all wrapped up!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! So short and sweet. Makes me think, why didn't I think of that? ;-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful post LeAnn. Are you camping here? Coffee is the BEST when you are chilly and even better when it is because you are outside with nature all around:)
ReplyDeleteA simple yet powerful message!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet!
ReplyDeleteMmmm, best way to be all wrapped up!
ReplyDeletePerfect posting!
ReplyDeleteWonderful reminder to all of us...thanks so much...xox
ReplyDeleteA beautiful reminder of what's important: thank you!
ReplyDeleteLoved this! I can feel the warmth :)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful LeAnn.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your moments, I know I did seeing your post. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOh, and what a perfect moment this sounds like, too! Love your photo and your words!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post for this prompt. I love it!
ReplyDeletethe perfect moment...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, that resonates so well with me. I love to bring it to my lips and take a deep breath just enjoying that warmth. Beautiful picture!
ReplyDeleteI love your photo and words! Sounds divine!
ReplyDeleteLeAnn your post this week is great. It sure sounds perfect.
ReplyDeleteTo walk on this green earth is a much of a miracle, getting to see all the beautiful things around us! Your gesture of your macro holding the coffee cup is lovely:)
ReplyDeleteLeAnn, that is such a cool post!
ReplyDeleteNothing like a cup of coffee to start out the day. The sound of the ocean isn't a bad way to start a day either! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love your posts LeAnn! As a result of reading your quotes, I recently purchased Peace in every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh and Buddha's Little Instruction book, so thank you for sharing them! Sounds like you are having a nice seaside getaway!
ReplyDeleteLove this series of photos; I did think of you while staying in the moment in the sun in Palm Springs; life is now; our need to go forward or list backward takes much of the joy from us. Now and a cup of coffee, the sounds and smells of life, that can be it.
ReplyDeleteThe bluest sky in Palm Springs and a crescent moon, and a pair of doves that kept cooing and cooing. Hugs, Joan T