2012
Hoarfrost visit
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| The strange low shroud of clouds on Dec 27, 2012, left a gorgeous picture (see below) |
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| Rare hoarfrost has descended on the topmost trees around Asheville, NC. |
made of feathers.
It left holes in the shape
of the sound of the sea.
Terry Pratchett
Gratefulness is there from the very beginning, because it is always a loving listening to whatever comes your way, and if you lovingly listen to it, you are grateful for it. |
Br. David Steindl-Rast ------------------ This Word for the Day really made me pause, as I'm bemoaning all the changes that I don't expect that I have to deal with. OK, lovingly listen to them...what a concept! (And so far I'm angry at a customer service reps that won't answer my question in order for me to make an expensive and irreversible decision as to how much my insurance (yes it's mine!) will pay, either in a ballpark or percentage. I gave the CSR a "0" on the survey, and she said she was sending me an email, but so far (45 minutes of setting up a new "secure" mailbox system) it hasn't worked. I think she did that because of the "0" but I told her I was going to do that. ---------------- So how about an old medical guru's method of breath control for anxiety, or falling asleep? Asleep in 60 seconds, Dr. Andrew Weil. Yes - Thankful thursday!! |
I like the Terry Pratchett quote. I've listened to his whole series of Discworld novels in the past.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Pratchett has such a lovely outlook on life! I'm listening to one now! I think I've got several dozen copies of his novels in paperback...but now that listening to audio books is easy, I doubt I'll strain my eyes to read them again.
Delete...customer service isn't what it use to be.
ReplyDeleteThe people are always so nice and yet say no in so many ways!
DeleteI should think you're skilled at managing breathing at this point, because you've needed to be aware of it more than most.
ReplyDeleteI can't do the slow breathing that yoga teachers do...with long stops at each end of a breath. They're still on hold and I start my next breath!
DeleteI just tried Weil's breathing technique after that nasty music (stress inducing). He must have great lung function. I can't exhale anything like that!
ReplyDeleteI did fast forward to the instructions, so skipped the music. I tried it last night, and just did it 4 times...and still didn't fall asleep for another 10 minutes at least. Oh well.
DeleteThose techniques have never seemed to work for me, but I am open to try this one.
ReplyDeleteLet me know what you think.
DeleteInteresting. Will try next time I'm wakeful and can't fall asleep.
ReplyDeleteIt worked with fast counting for me...or at least I could breathe like that. If I counted slowly, nah.
DeleteJessie and her family are on their way up right now for the long weekend. I know the boys will love the cooler (cold to us) weather. I'm sure it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to have a cold-front which has brought the real fall-like weather.
Deletewow Terry Pratchett's quote will keep me going all day! "shape of the sound of the ocean"...Delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was certainly worth stealing from another blogger to share...(thanks Cloudia!)
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteI am hoping we do not have much snow here this winter. I like the quote. I will try the breathing exercise for sleeping.
Take care, have a great day!
Let me know what you think of the breathing.
DeleteIndeed, Sir Terry had a way with words!
ReplyDeleteAs spoken by another word-smith! You both are among the authors I prize for choices of images through words.
DeleteCustomer service seems to be terrible everywhere. I hate holding on waiting for an answer that really doesn't answer my question. Very frustrating,
ReplyDeleteOh yes, or the questions say press one for this, two for that, on and on, but nothing for what I really want!
DeleteI am not a fan of customer service these days. Things have changed so much and I can't say I am a fan of change either.
ReplyDeleteCustomer service is very frustrating, no matter the reason. I will be trying the breathing technique. I could use some relaxation. Thank you for linking up.
ReplyDeleteIt is soooooo frustrating! Take care!
ReplyDeleteI was recently introduced to the 4 - 4 - 6 breathing technique and can vouch for it as well.
ReplyDeleteLove the hoarfrost!
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