Framing to be In the Moment

One of the ways I've used for years to be fully in the moment, to create that snapshot for my mind, has been to imagine that the situation I am in will be the last time I experience it, then see what I perceive and appreciate. This mind experiment might be getting too close (a contributing factor?) to what I really face.

Maybe I should shift to a more positive framing like "imagine you are an alien experiencing thi situation for the first time..."

Zombies Within

After playing a shoot 'em up video game with Dixie the other night, I found it strangely cathartic to recall blasting zombies with a shotgun. 

It occurred to me that cancer cells are a a lot like zombies - they are slow yet persistent, uncontrollably spread and you can't reason with them. So this is my uninvited guest!

Amazing Clouds at Sunset

Looking out back.,,

Diamonds in the Rough - May 31st

The Rough

Someone counting off months on their fingers and saying "maybe I'll see you then?"

Receiving the latest CT scans and report yet the soonest my treatment can start is on June 12th

The Diamonds

. Sweet burst of fresh strawberry flavor on that first bite

. Birds singing in a wooded river valley

. Firm hugs from my each of my brothers

. Smell of a campfire

. The steady peaceful puffs and cute snores Jude and Breeze make when they sleep

, Sharing an antique school desk seat with Dixie in the shade of a storefront

Days are So Long...

and so rich, now that I make every minute count

Coming Home

I felt happy and content while driving up to our house after dark this evening and seeing the light pour out of the garage doors and my brothers working on installing a hitch on our van. It is so good to have family here!!

Realized that each day....

 ...no matter how rough, has its diamonds.