Mindful ...

Being mindful of the recent news unfolding, I have put my Etsy shop on "Vacation mode".

All orders/purchases have been posted and on their way to new homes. I hope they bring all the love and joy painting them gave me.

Thank you so much for all the support of my Art. It is truly appreciated.

Yesterday, my morning walk with Archer was certainly "different". Not a car on the road as we walked. We were the only ones in the park (Archer was looking for his friends).  A cool and windy morning, the brisk wind had the trees waving, the leaves dancing, birds singing (red winged black birds had so much to say), I found a sparrow feather, visited long loved Oak trees (ones I have visited for 35 years now) and walked amongst some of the largest fallen acorns I've ever seen. Comfort found in Nature.

I walked the labyrinth , returned home and finished "with each step".

Baked a spinach lasagna, made whole wheat bread and cornbread, put on a pot of coffee , listened to the soothing voice of Gregory Porter, danced in the warmth of my kitchen,  lit candles, set a pretty table... said a prayer xo

With each step

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I walked the labyrinth today

A slow, methodical pace

Each step brought me back to myself

As I honored this mystical space.

One foot in front of the other

Maneuvering all the twists and turns

Taking in the moment mindfully

Acknowledging what I was here to learn.

As I walked towards the center

and stopped to look around

all the "hidden messages" were inside me all along

just waiting for the silence to be found.

Walking back, retracing my steps, things seem clearer now

I say my "Thank you" from where I stand

In gratitude, I bow my head.

In respect, I cup my hands.

~deb dunn~

If there's a print that speaks to you while my Etsy shop is in "staycation mode" just send me a little email and I will make note of it. When Vintage Sparrow Studio starts back up again, I will let you know.

Be Well friends,

love deb & the sparrows

xo