Category: gratitude

An Autumn Blessing

The saffron-leafed Sango Kaku

enrobed in November foliage

bestows autumnal Buddhist blessings

upon the land.

How precious its’ gift.

Are we humble enough to receive it?

Gratitude for Pigeons

I watch the flight of a flock of pigeons from my window this morning. As I sip my cappuccino and write in my journal, I know they are my spirit guides. What do these scavengers of the city teach me?