Days of Gratitude (24)
As I pulled the rolladens up this morning, Clara tore into the room and then stopped abruptly. With rapt eyes, as only a small child can have, she asked, “Mommy, is the sun rising?” I answered in the affirmative and she began to clap excitedly- I imagine to congratulate the sun for yet another stunning performance…
I love her curiosity, imagination, and energy. It is infectious. Having a child has been the hugest blessing in my life. Ever.
Later in the morning, before teaching my Yoga class, I had time for a “coffee meditation” (see? it can all be Yoga!) and a gatha (filled with gratitude) came to me:
As I sit quietly here with my coffee,
I vow with all Beings,
To appreciate my favorite beverage,
Sip by delicious sip.
June 12th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Heh heh - how sweet.
My son got most upset when we tried to explain the sun going down/earth turning/shining on the other side of the world idea. We’ve left it for now…
June 12th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
I wish I could see how big Clara is getting! Glad you are back to enjoying coffee.
June 14th, 2008 at 11:19 am
That Clara is so cute! and I’m grateful for coffee too.
June 15th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Coffee is the best thing and that Clara is just too sweet.
Josh tells me it’s dusk at nighttime and dawn during the day…He doesn’t quite get it but it’s cute…
June 17th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Hear! Hear! and that little girl of yours… she’s a delight.
June 18th, 2008 at 5:34 am
Coffee meditation <3
Every morning about 7.30am after my yoga practice you too will find me in my coffee meditation
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:50 am
Great post, how adorable is Clara!
I have so missed visiting you regularly, Nona!
xxx
June 30th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
I need to clap the sun more often