It’s been eight years since I started practicing meditation. Some days my mind races all over the place like a monkey swinging from tree to tree. Other days, there there are moments of mindfulness and calm. The world seems to be as it is and right here is where I need to be. Nowhere else, nothing else, just here. This morning was one of those days. Baby Boy O and I went for an early morning walk in the cold. He fell asleep, I did nothing but breathe.  <\/p>\n

Sleeping beauty<\/p><\/div>\n

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A sad little outlet mall off the interstate where unloved things sit on shelves. Looking for warm clothes for Baby Boy O<\/p><\/div>\n

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Making phone calls in the sun<\/p><\/div>\n

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The day seems to disappear, and then it is dinner time<\/p><\/div>\n

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Sitting by the fire, red wine, pistachio nuts and sweet potato chips<\/p><\/div>\n

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Yesterday’s post: Alone at Last<\/a><\/p>\n

Tomorrow’s post: <\/p>\n

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