More so than robins—although they’re what I grew up with as a harbinger of spring—the return of the peepers signify spring for me. Darlin’ Daughter adores them too, because they’re cousin to her animal totem, the tree frog ... so I can’t allow their return to pass uncelebrated.
I actually heard a few yesterday night, but only intermittently. Just now, as I was reading the list I quote below for your consideration, I heard their song swelling above the road noise—a more marvelous accompaniment I could not imagine:
Some signs and symptoms of inner peace:
- A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than on fears based on past experiences.
- An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
- A loss of interest in judging other people.
- A loss of interest in judging self.
- A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
- A loss of interest in conflict.
- A loss of the ability to worry. (This is a very serious symptom.)
- Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
- Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.
- Frequent attacks of smiling.
- An increasing tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen.
- An increased susceptibility to the love extended by others as well as the uncontrollable urge to extend it.
I’m working on a more serious case of inner peace, myself ... Namaste, all.
Spring?
Well, the snow has all melted (for now) and we had several days of +50 degree temps, though with heavy clouds at times and a little rain. No peepers here, that I can recall, though I'll be glad to hear the crickets again.
We will have more snow, and more cold before the real spring comes to Wyoming, but the signs are around. A new fawn (usually born in late Jan. to early Feb.) was seen hidden in the brush down the bluffs. There are sprigs of green grass coming up, and buds swelling on the baby trees all around me.
Looking around the house I see definite proof that a good spring cleaning will be obligatory soon.
But not today... I'm toasty sitting by the heater here, sharing with my friends. Contemplating that list of good things too. :)
Welcome to THE WORLD!
Boy that's gotta be a shock to the system. To be all snug in your mother's insides and then get dumped out into the middle of a Wyoming winter. HooooWEEE! HELLO! Definitely something to get the blood flowing, I guess.
- NonE
Symptoms of Inner Peace
Hi Sunni,
I'm glad to hear you are working on a serious case! I am the author of SYMPTOMS OF INNER PEACE and I am writing to invite you and your readers to visit my website, symptomsofinnerpeace.net, where you will find a beautiful poster bearing its message plus a little more of my writing.
Here is the complete
SYMPTOMS OF INNER PEACE™
© 1984 Saskia Davis
A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than on fears based on past experiences
An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment
A loss of interest in judging other people
A loss of interest in judging self
A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others
A loss of interest in conflict
A loss of ability to worry
Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation
Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature
Frequent attacks of smiling
An increasing tendency to let things happen rather than to make them happen.
An increased susceptibility to love extended by others as well as the uncontrollable urge to extend it
WARNING: Be on the lookout for symptoms of inner peace. The hearts of a great many already have been exposed; and it is possible that people, everywhere, could come down with it in epidemic proportions.
This could pose a serious threat to what has, up to now, been a fairly stable condition of conflict in the world. If you have some or all of the above symptoms, please be advised that your condition of inner peace may be too far advanced to be curable. If you are exposed to anyone exhibiting any of these symptoms, remain exposed only at your own risk.
CONTACT INFO:
Website: symptomsofinnerpeace.net
For permission to reprint:
Saskia Davis:
Email: symptomsofinnerpeace@me.com
phone: 206-363-8894
Blessings
Saskia Davis