This is the lake behind my house. Every time I walk past here I see something new, something beautiful, something that stops me in my tracks and makes me slow down to take notice. It’s a smallish lake, but when intentionally observed, it seems rather large. The day I shot this video on my iPhone, the sunlight was hitting the water just right. The entire surface was glistening and looked like shiny water nymphs, or perhaps nāginis, dancing on the surface. I ended up sitting down in the grass and watching it for at least twenty minutes. This is what nature does for me: it teaches me to slow down and pay attention to what’s happening right in front of me. I may not see this light show again for a long time, if ever. Certainly not this particular one on this particular day. I want to live my life with awareness and be present for all of my moments. There’s so much to see and experience. And I do so enjoy a good light show.
“Instructions for living a life.
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.”
― Mary Oliver
Giving Voice to My Astonishment 
I’m enjoying all the posts I’ve checked out and will be coming back for more. Namaste’ and if you’re ever in Asheville there’s this library to visit that I just know you would say is sacred…
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Thanks so much, John. Asheville is my happy place and I get there as often as I can (afford ha!), usually 3-4 times a year. On my next visit, I’ll definitely touch base with you so you can tell me how to find the sacred library. I’m intrigued. Thank you for reading my words and namasté.
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The short video is mesmerizing. I wanted it to go on, and on, and on. I’m glad you were there that day to capture it and share it with us. And now I’m off to look up “nāginis” and learn something new!
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Thanks, Bridgid!
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