Freeze Frames and Moments of Clarity

"From the kitchen, the rumbling of the washing machine sounds like a distant train. The kettle gathers steam, hissing as it comes to the boil. Closer and much quieter is the soft breathing of a cat, sleeping, and if I listen hard, the almost imperceptable tick of a clock. Then behind those sounds and quieter still, my heartbeat." - My Name is ZING

These moments of awareness. When for a few seconds time seems to suspend itself and you find yourself paused in the 'now' and conscious of it. These noticed things are always there, but we are usually so caught up in the 'running programme' of our minds, that it needs a conscious effort to freeze frame and really experience the background things in our surroundings.

To be able to hear and see these small events with clarity, rather than as a passing scene in the movie that scuttles in front of our open eyes is a precious thing. Being open to experiencing the richness and the incredible depth of each passing moment. Most times these things fade into the nether regions of my consciousness, this week they didn't . . .

"Each thought, each action in the sunlight of awareness becomes sacred." - Thich Nhat Hanh

I took these photos this week at my lovely Mum's house.


Thought of the week

"Do not fear mistakes. There are none." - Miles Davis

I hope your week has been a good one. x

PS. This blog is updated every Sunday with posts like this. From now on I am also planning to do a light hearted mid week entry under the label "I have a confession to make" the first entry is below this post. Please pop in and say hello, confessions are nothing without an audience! ;-)

I am linking this post to week 23 of I Saw Sunday