Thought of the Day May 24, 2026

Puppies meditating…

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

Spring's fickle warmth is hidden

Behind layer of gray clouds,

A damp chill is waiting

To sink into my bones.

But not yet.

There are dogs snoring at my feet

And my cozy bed requires my attentions;

The world can sort out is own affairs

For just a little while longer.

Today's Intention: Ease

Thought of the Day May 23, 2026

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

In a world that constantly divides and demands our attention on a million different things, our most valuable gift to each other and ourselves is to be truly present.

The world will take care of itself just fine if decide to shift our focus to taking care of each other for a while.

Today's Intention: Generosity

Growing together creates a prettier view.

Thought of the Day May 22, 2026

Patiently awaiting the next chase…

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

The seeds have been planted
In freshly turned earth;
Peas and tomatoes
Diligently transforming
Into tasty summer snacks
As the worms do their thing.

Waiting is the current effort;
My imagination promising
Culinary delights.
All along my smile knowing,
The inside of a kitchen
These gifts will never see.

*** Today's Intention: No Doubt

Thought of the Day May 21, 2026

Moss chat…

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

Sometimes beauty is found in a planter full of moss collected from the yard and forgotten for a season.

Without demands, nature's creative flare rewards collaboration.

** Today's Intention: Equanimity

Thought of the Day May 20, 2026

A friendly inch worm finding its path…

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

Do not get angry
At the moon for waves
In your otherwise still sea;
Without their turmoil
You would never learn to surf.

Today's Intention: Ease

Thought of the Day May 19, 2026

Ivy in their new home.

Dubie'sThought of the Day:

“Beautiful!”, he said
Sweeping his arms open wide,
“I am surrounded!”

Thought of the Day May 18, 2026

Sir Farley reminding us to slow down.

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

Shush I thought to the rushing cars
Growling along the highway
I prefer the slow songs of trees
And the melodies of birds.
You are playing to quickly
Your notes are out of tune.
This grinding of machines
Is drowning out your invitation
To slow down
Even just a little bit
And join the cosmic sing along.

Thought of the Day May 17, 2026

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

When it comes, take the opportunity to find a quiet place in the sun.

This turtle was spending his time in the sun judging tee shots on the 9th…

Thought of the Day May 16, 2026

Compassion is available

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

When we focus on what we think this moment should be, we miss the wonder that it already is.

Our perfected selves
Are deaf to the song of birds
Celebrating dawn

Thought of the Day May 15, 2026

A lantern on a step along the path

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

Incense transformed in fire
Becoming falling ash
And tendrils of smoke
Curling toward the ceiling.
Its scent fills my nose
Carrying the culmination of history;
Forming drifting clouds
In a vast blue sky.
Awareness, our shared endeavor
Emerging, our shared practice.

Thought of the Day May 14, 2026

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

Habit energy is hard to break. No matter how unskillfull our conditioned reactions are we persist, favoring familiarity over uncertainty.

Worrying that change will bring suffering; we blind ourselves to the fact that we are suffering already.

Assume the win; take the leap.

Jade grove in the window waiting for the clouds to part.

Thought of the Day May 13, 2026

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

Answering the great question, “What is this?” is nearly impossible until we shift our focus away from, “What do I think this is?”

Our experience of the world is direct and intimate even as we cloud our view with judgement.

A forest of purple flowers amid last years fallen leaves.

Thought of the Day May 12, 2026

The world is beauty emerging…

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

When we stop projecting order onto the world around us, the beauty in the chaos becomes available.

Thought of the Day May 11, 2026

Balls patiently awaiting their fate…

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

A song being unexpected does not mean it lacks harmony.

Thought of the Day May 10, 2026

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

What a gift to hear
The birds sing in the morning,
I'm awake are you?

Red Cloud in Spring