My summertime ritual is to have my first or second cup of coffee on my front porch, sitting on my purple porch swing, surveying my front garden. This seems to ground me, helping to draw my perspective closer to things I have control over, or delude myself into believing I have control. Lately my gaze seems to becoming even narrower to the pot of begonias I have at my feet. They are bringing me a great deal of joy.
I am finding that my perspective needs to expand to keep abreast of the US political problems and pandemic, and even further to other hot spots in the world. But I can only take in so much of this big picture before I need to draw back to those things that settle and sooth me.
I think I will have some fun participating in Becky’s July theme of “The Art of Perspective.” Click to join in the fun.
A New Day: Living Life Almost Gracefully 
Beautiful and soothing perspective any one can fall in love with summer
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You have a good place from which to ponder the governmental and pandemic problems. If you get a solution, please post!
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LOL – I’m on it! I am working to not be a part of the problem.
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You are not alone…
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Love this calming perspective, Pat.
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You had me at ‘purple porch swing’ (and 2+ cups of morning java!)
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Take a deep breath – we’ll get through this.
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I have to be truthful – the second cup usually has a big spoon of hot chocolate powder in it. The gourmet stuff that comes in little packets. It is soooooo good.
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Oh yeah….
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What a joy it is to appreciate the beauty that is right there at our feet. It is imperative nowadays to narrow our gaze and “draw back to those things that settle and sooth” us.
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What a lovely Begonia – well worth your focus. I narrow my focus often – it’s the only path to mindfulness for me.
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How lovely to have a swing!
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Oh it is. It is my favorite place to be – gently swaying as I drink my coffee.
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Alas…my flowering plants are quickly devoured by my wildlife critters…but fear not my Hooded Orioles quickly help me regain my perspective…Always enjoy reading your posts.
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I have a critter that picks on just two plants at night. Even though there are siblings planted just a few feet away. We have Baltimore and Orchard Orioles, but not Hooded Orioles. I’ll have to look them up and I am so happy I can bring joy into your life. Stay safe there in southern CA.
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oh I am with you with finding things to ground me at the moment. Such tough times for us all, and everyday there is something else to add to the woes. So hope we find a way out of it all which is fair and equitable for everyone
Loving your square and your perspective. delighted you are joining us again for squares
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Becky, when I get comments like yours it helps me know that I’m not alone and that we will find a way to better times. Please keep your body and mind healthy. And thanks for giving us a diversion. That helps too.
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You are right we will find a way, and with us all keeping an eye on each other we will also keep mind and body healthy. Might just have to have some more chocolate first though!!
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That was my solution this morning (in my coffee) and this afternoon (on a snack bar). LOL Boy do I feel healthy.
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Totally agree, Becky
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