by Lesley | May 16, 2018 | courage, Creativity, Sound, Surrender, Uncategorized |
I concentrate to play each note right Pluck the base, strum the treble. Focus on the beat, one-two-three-four. Oh, but don’t forget the syncopation! Then comes the arpeggio: Fingers move so fast they crash into each other! And of course the words: I must...
by Lesley | Mar 28, 2018 | Beloved, Devotion, Surrender |
I strum the guitar and sing with exuberance, all concern burnt away by the fire of my ardor. A voice penetrates my song—needling, sharp, “That is wrong!” All music stops. Anger sparks within: If that’s how it must be, then I won’t sing at all. And...
by Lesley | Jul 15, 2015 | Beloved, bliss, eternity, gratitude, love, Sound, Surrender |
The music of morning: chirp chirp, cluck wee wee slip slip yee yee yee woo wit woo wit. A waning moon glows against pale rosy blue drip drip of dew breeze wraps like a cool cloak. Thump, thump, thump… My heart plays the percussion of this love...
by Lesley | Feb 13, 2013 | Devotion, love, Service |
I awaken with a quiet lethargy. It tugs at me like a lead weight pulling me deep into the ocean. But I rise from my bed, do my spiritual practice, and head into the world. I drive to the grocery store, and on the way, the weight bears down again. After a week of...
by Lesley | Jun 18, 2012 | Devotion, God |
I invite you to check out my latest video slide show. This is posted on my new website. I invite you to explore! Click...