Words from the Heart

In Leverett, Massachusetts there is a spot on top of a mountain that brings many a visitor. It is known as the Peace Pagoda . A large white concrete pagoda, the Peace Pagoda sits on land that is the home to a community of Buddhist nuns and monks. Several times a year, Roger and I take the hike to the Pagoda. It is amazing just how calming the journey is. These are pictures of our most recent visit. The pictures are a journey unto themselves. Enjoy! The pilgrimage begins On the Path At the top of the mountain, we come to the Peace Pagoda Stopa between Pagoda and new temple New temple under construction (Old temple was destroyed in a fire several years ago) About the new temple As you travel around the Pagoda, there are four separate statues of Buddha Repeating patterns around the Pagoda The lily pond with remains of old temple Stone bridge and prayer flags Reflection of prayer flags in lily pond Everywhere there is beauty to be seen Quite moments among t...

“Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.” – Carl Jung Reflective practice has helped me gain strength during some of life's toughest moments. A writer must develop this art...one cannot write creatively without first listening to the heart. Recently, listening to my heart has led me to some uncharted waters. After months in an untenable situation, I gathered all the advice I had been given, sorted through the different scenarios and then listened to what my heart was telling me. I do not know what might appear over the next horizon, but I do know that in my heart, I have made the best decision for me. So, I wait with anticipation to what might come next in my life. I have my beloved beside me, I am able to share in the lives of my grandbabies and I can always find solace in the written word...it doesn't get much better than that! In the meantime, I will continue to reflect...going within to list...