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Sunshine Spider Webs and Udergrowth

Posted on August 30, 2024 by randomyriad
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Attention + Focus + Time = Enchanted Awareness II

Posted on August 29, 2024 by randomyriad

A Close Examination of the Living Forrest Floor I took my time, looking down as I walked, looking for the salamander I had seen on my last walk here. No newt appeared, but as I continued to stop and examine … Continue reading →

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Attention + Focus + Time = Enchanted Awareness

Posted on August 27, 2024 by randomyriad

“Tree” It is foolishto let a young redwoodgrow next to a house. Even in this one lifetime,you will have to choose. That great calm being,this clutter of soup pots and books– Already the first branch-tips brush at the window.Softly, calmly, immensity … Continue reading →

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Meandering Without a Plan II: On National Forest Road 74

Posted on July 29, 2024 by randomyriad

NE Lewis County Washington In Mt. Ranier National Forest SW of Mt Ranier

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Meandering Without a Plan: Life Finds Me Wherever I go

Posted on July 28, 2024 by randomyriad

Keep Walking,  by Rumi, Translation by Coleman Barks Keep walking. Though there’s no place to get to. Don’t try to see through the distances. That’s not for human beings. Move within. But don’t move the way fear makes you move. … Continue reading →

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