Day 253
Today was back to my routine. It is so easy to fall back into old habits and justify it all — tying it up in a beautiful little package. My determination eventually wins out. I want to stay on a healthy path.
It was a nice 69° F this morning with a light breeze. Perfect walking weather. I tried to do a mental walking meditation, but I found too many distractions walking with someone else. Walking meditation will wait until I strike out alone.
Summer is not my favorite season. I do love a good thunderstorm, but the last two weeks have been fairly dry. Most of the flowers have long ceased blooming, except for a few. Even the birds are less active in the heat of the day.
The garden is still flourishing, but we are watering it daily. I have a cucumber almost ready to pick. Lucky for me, hubby does not like cucumbers. Along with tomatoes, cucumber sandwiches are one of my favorite summer lunches.
Last night we stopped at a roadside farm stand and picked up the first South Carolina peaches of the year. They are not fully ripe, but in a few days, they will be ready to eat. Maybe I can add some sliced peaches to my morning cereal.
What I’m Pondering
I still find myself sometimes fighting things I really want to do. Why is that? I get so enthusiastic about things but as the day approaches, I find myself trying to talk myself out of the very thing I was pursuing. Fear of failure? Feeling undeserving? What the heck?
Definitely worth meditating about.
What Stuck With Me
On our artist studio tour this weekend, I discovered a piece of art inspired by by a song written by eden ahbez (all lower case) called “Nature Boy”. The story of abhe, as he was known to friends, and this song is a very in interesting read. The song was originally recorded by Nat King Cole.
When I came home, I looked the song up on YouTube, It has a haunting feel to it which sticks with me.
Over the years, it has been recorded by artists Natalie Cole, Michael Jackson, and David Bowie among others. I am no John Holton, but this song deserves a better tribute than I can give it.
That’s my Monday morning. I hope Monday is being kind to you.
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I know that song well, and it is wonderful, George Benson’s version is my own favourite.
I also prefer to walk alone. (Though I have Ollie of course) Walking with others is never quite the same.
Best wishes, Pete.
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What a nice rendition of the song, Pete. I can understand why it is your favorite. Something about this song really pulls me in.
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those Cheerios look pretty good.
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What a beautiful song! Tomato, cucumber, and basil sandwiches on whole grain bread – maybe a little avocado – I could eat those every day.
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I liked the song, too. And yes, those sandwiches are my mainstay. I used mashed avocado instead of any type of mayonnaise.
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Always loved that song….especially Nat King Cole. Tomato, Basil and avocado…..yum. I like cucumber, alone! Lol.
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Nancy, I am amazed at how many people know that song. You could come eat from my garden. Except I do not have an avocado tree, but for everything else no problem!
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I also love that song and I know what you mean about it’s haunting quality. Your fruit and vegetables sound delicious!
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Sandra, it’s funny how one song could touch so many people all around the world. That’s the power of music. Summer is flush with fresh fruits and vegetables which is divine.
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it is a lovely song! your garden is coming along well and your veggies sound delicious! 🙂
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Thank you so much!
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