How Was The View Different?

November on the North Shore of Lake Superior, Known for time of cold, & Big, Crashing Waves on Lake. Well — sometimes.

What Different Picture Has Shown Up for You?

Bike rides on the two paved trailsAbout 15 miles from home.Cannon Valley Trail & Sakatah Trail.Great finale for 2021 Trail pedaling. Different views show up sinceTrees and bushes are mostly leafless. Lengths of trail with overarching branches;Earlier appearing as leafy green tunnels,Now show “basic” structure.Like cathedral beams meetingAt top of ceiling. Are we like that?With […]

How Did Your Awareness Expand This Week?

I’m just back from speaking to
Great group of women.
Waseca, MN, Catholic Daughters —
They are my expanded awareness.

Where Have Different Circumstances Expanded Your View?

Another speaking opportunity this week,
Reminding me that there is always more to learn.
I “got” the parallel, that
Like bike trips, there are predictable parts,
Bicycles, miles pedaled, hills, weather.

What Connects You to Your Community?

Gently, gratefully, I’m home.

Biking, tasks, obligations, opportunities,
Beginning to blur together.
Yet, each exists as rich piece in my life tapestry.

Pedal to the next destination!

Knowing THE SINGLE thing

Needing to be accomplished in a day,

Is probably my favorite things about a bike trip.

Pedal to the next destination!

Tending Time

How are you tending your time?

I am so privileged to have been on this trip
Choosing what makes my heart sing.
Lucky me.

This has been my last day
Riding & being with this bicycle group.

Small World

You never know when your web
Of connections will overlap!

Ride took us through “Park of Trails,”
In Rochester NY.
“Notorious for people getting lost.”
My good fortune—riding behind Nancy!
Not lost.

Celebrating

You know those days when you’re perfectly
In the Flow and everything’s great?
That was today.

Forty miles on bike trail,
MY picture of ideal biking.

Power of Receiving Help

Are you asking for help when you need it?

Four of our group,
Made sure I was on route today.

Putting me in “middle” of line,
Waiting at top of hill,
When I walked up.

Power of Perspective

Consider the power in a change of perspective.

I learned that “kill” means “river” in Dutch.
Makes the town name “better to my ear.”

On road at 6:45 a.m.
Attempt to beat-the-heat.

Trail beside Hudson River,
Lovely trees, great views.

Grateful On a Challenging Day

What worked well today for you?

Wise women have taught me:
Notice what went well.
Gratitude such a powerful
Magnet for more.

What worked well: