Tuesday, May 17, 2011

I found a rock

Kicking through a bramble pile on the corner of my neighbor's field I found some pretty big rocks. I decided to see if I could lift them. The first one was way too heavy and I couldn't even get it off the ground. The second one was a little light. And, of course, the third one was just perfect. I can barely lift this stone and it takes quite awhile to get my hands positioned just so. But I finally picked it up and struggling, carried it over to the barn. I've got my new stone placed on top of my "lincoln logs" that I use for strong man training.

I like shopping - but not for anything in particular. I especially like shopping at resale shops. Sometimes a tie, a book, a pair of shoes, a tool, a cup...

Sometimes you discover a void, sometimes slight, sometimes deep, by happening upon something new (or new to you). You don't covet it, or crave it. You just know it's perfect for you.

(Something about this post is deeply profound for me. But upon re-reading it I'm a bit embarrassed by it. Not exactly buddhist...)

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