Wednesdays with the Wisdom of Dog: Simplicity

Posted March 25, 2015 by Barbara Techel

I picture Snoopy when I think of simplicity. His little stick with a bandana tied to the end forming a sack with just his few belongings – likely just his dog bowls and some food – and perhaps a bit of bird seed for his sidekick Woodstock.

He could go anywhere, really— explore the world with just a few basic needs.

For many years now I’ve been trying to simplify my life. Unloading stuff that is no longer necessary – many of which were really never necessary to begin with. But at the time I just felt I had to have.

I’ve gotten better at living more simply and I continue to make strides. For me, this means really consciously thinking about what I bring into my home and about the purchases I make.

There is something so enticing about simplicity that Dog never needs to change their outfit. They are beautiful just as they are.

They don’t worry about what shampoo to buy, what makeup to wear or new trends that come out. What you see, is what you get with them.

Though there are many elaborate dog houses out on the market, I think if they could speak and we humans would listen, it isn’t what matters to them. They just want a soft place to lay next to the master they love.

I believe in all their many ways of being that Dog conveys to us to keep it simple. Like just going for walk with them – the simplicity in that brings so much joy for me. Or just sitting with them on the floor or sofa. That’s it, plain and simple – just being in the presence with each other – nothing else needed.

Simple, simple, simple = joy, joy, joy = more freedom.

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Message from Sparrow – Hang On.

Posted March 23, 2015 by Barbara Techel

Oh spring, where have you gone?

Hey, little sparrow, do you know where spring is?

Spring is always in your heart dear one.

You must continue through your day as if….

As if it is here. It never left. This is what spring is.

A tease of what can be and what will be.

Live in the warm abundance of faith that spring is already here.

Continue to prepare for new things to come so you can wrap your arms around her with the deepest of gratefulness when she peeks in again.

Each day that unfolds brings us closer to all the glories she will bestow upon us if we are patient enough.

There is magic in waiting for that anticipation.

It is also called hope.

Spring loves hope. It is what spring is.

Magical hope that spring never fails to grace us with the sweet smells of fresh earth awakening, tender roots reaching for the sky, and a sun that takes delight in warming every living being.

Hang on, dear one. Don’t lose faith. Spring is already here.

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Welcome to the World Little Blossom

Posted March 21, 2015 by Barbara Techel

Just as if I was cooing to a new little puppy, I said, “Oh, sweet little blossom. Welcome to the world. Welcome!”

Maybe it was Mother Nature that whispered to this last bud of my orchid that had not yet opened its petals and said, “Hey Spring has arrived. Come see!”

She was late in opening, but what a gift it was this morning to see her delicate, soft petals, open to the sun beaming through the window. As if she had stretched and yawned from a long, winters nap.

A new born blossom, right here in my writing cottage, gracing me with her brilliant and graceful beauty.

Petals wide open to the world. And I could have sworn I heard her say in a wee little voice, “Oh this is a lovely place to be. I think I shall rest here awhile.”

It truly is the simple little things, isn’t it? Though really, not so simple when you think of all the marvels and wonders of this world and how they were all created. It leaves me in awe. Every. Single. Time.

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