This week we are fortunate to have Kerry Bliss as a guest blogger with Greenbelt Land Trust. Kerry blogs over at ‘Ed and Reub‘, giving readers a glimpse into her life through delightful photo-essays, musings on all things large and small, the adventures of living with 2 dogs and 2 cats, and enjoying a world of music and family.
Alder stump, Beazell Forest, cleaned up after a December storm
I have been re-reading Oliver Sacks’ recent short essay “My Own Life,” in which he describes his feelings after learning that he has terminal cancer. It is not a morbid piece of writing, which is great, because the ponderous face of mortality is usually no fun to look into.
Dr. Sack’s essay is really more about the rare and exquisite feeling of focus.
To achieve clarity there is nothing like facing one’s own death. At some point we must all do that.
In the meantime, why not work on that kind of focus without facing the Grim Reaper?
Why not just, you know, slow down? Take some deep breaths of clean air and look at the nearest small thing. One beautiful little thing every day.
Repaired bridge, Beazell Forest
The nearest small thing may give you focus. Members of the Greenbelt Land Trust probably already know this.
