I caught the 7AM bus. The sun is a few degrees above the horizon. The haze in the air allows me to see the sun so clearly, like a huge, orange moon. What an amazing thing.
Maybe what makes some moments special is appreciation - when we do not take for granted the miracle of this existence.
Is it possible to take a break each day for just one moment, and appreciate it for what it is?
What inspires appreciation. A unique or out-or-the-ordinary experience is one thing, like right now I am watching a man on his cart being pulled by a camel on this fairly good highway. But there is also a choice of blessing - choosing to view this moment with an understanding of the miracle that life is. Choosing to be part of the moment with the totality of our being - all our senses, our total presence, right here right now. Just for a moment.
Junagadh street scene 
View of the village behind the fort
View from the rooftop of my guest house
Entrance to the fort
Temple in the fort P.S. I added pictures to my previous post
appreciation
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the miracle that life is
being a part of
this moment
with all our senses
all our presence
right here
right now
The bright warm sun shines shines through my window,
bathing me in its caress
The day emerging with gentle music
family members scattered in the kitchen
a dog tag jangles down the hall
the abundance of blessings are astonishing
the gratitude is deep.
Thank you, Robert.
No, Thank YOU, Ashley. You turned my ramblings into art. Love R
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