What color is the water today?

Our house overlooks a bay in Maine. This morning I asked "What color is the water today" and answered myself: "Slate gray." She added "With an undertone of cornflower blue crayon... and putty." 


This really struck me, as it came from a person who makes fun of the descriptions of wines. But a very discerning person. 

The water is indeed a different color each day. And each day is different from the last. Gives you something to look forward to and to appreciate. 

Another morning prayer

Thank you God for this precious day.
Help me to live it with a peaceful and joyful heart.
Help me to live it with a mind that is clear and undistracted.
Help me to live it with compassion for all those around me.
Help me to live it in service to your will.
Help me to live it in humility, without ego-clinging.
Help me to live it in faith, for in you all things are possible.
Amen.

Another morning prayer

God, You are with me, You are within me.

I sit now in your life-giving presence.

Fill my body, my mind and my heart. 

Grant that I may know your presence. Amen