List 30 things that make you happy. Connection makes me happy. Connection means a lot to me, whether it is connection with others, with me, with Spirit, with nature, with ideas or objects. I see the world through connections and I organize my world through connections. It is because of this drive for connections that … Continue reading 31 things that make me happy.
nature
Some things that fill me with joy.
Walking, seeing the billowing clouds marching across the landscape, Sun on my back Birds in the hedge Butterflies flitting from flower to flower Rose-hips rusty red mixed with thistles lilac and prickly River glistening the ripples in the sun Gusty wind tugging at the leaves Breathing deeply as I walk fast Thinking, mind wandering over … Continue reading Some things that fill me with joy.
We walked in the wind – Soul poem
I write poetry which I call soul poems because I don’t follow any poetry rules. I just follow my heart and say what’s immediately felt or experienced or perceived. Often it is about a life experience which I have grappled with and other times its just a reflection of the world around me. I want … Continue reading We walked in the wind – Soul poem
Vancouver Island, Esquimalt Lagoon. (2014)
When it comes to travel I love to be in nature most. I enjoy architecture, art, history, and culture, but nature is always what I connect deepest to. I don't necessarily need to know the names of all the birds, animals and vegetation to enjoy it. In actual fact I find the less head knowledge … Continue reading Vancouver Island, Esquimalt Lagoon. (2014)
Shshsh…. Walking with my senses.
Zambezi Banks, M NoffkeZambezi Banks, M NoffkeCape Sparrows, D NoffkeWalks in Scotland by M NoffkeScotland by M Noffkeby M NoffkeBridge in Constantia Greenbelt by M Noffke.Photo by Francesco Ungaro on Pexels.com Shshsh... I walk, I breathe I smell the sweet scent of jasmine and nasturtium filling the air over the breeze on a warm spring … Continue reading Shshsh…. Walking with my senses.
Lock-down Longing
A section of a forest a painting, in oxides by Morag Noffke What do you long for? When we have everything we need and everything is at our finger tips we might take things for granted. Now in this time of Lock-down where I live we aren’t allowed to go for walks. I miss the … Continue reading Lock-down Longing
Prince Sibeso at Zambezi River.
In the early hours of the morning, when it is still dark and the cock begins to crow I slowly surfaced to hear the rural sounds of Mwani, the place we were camping. I could also hear the cockerel; and the ducks quacking, geese honking; dogs barking and howling; the sounds of repetitive singing by … Continue reading Prince Sibeso at Zambezi River.
Joy in things heard
HAIKU Joy heard in presence autumn rustling in the wind bird song-twittering. 'Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it everyday.' -Henri Nouwen. Take care - Choose Joy, it is your gift. Bird song-twittering.
Popa Falls: The ups and downs.
I became scared because I was all alone. I paced up and down but still Derek didn’t appear. I waited and waited. Then my mind began to go crazy with scary ideas.
Back on the road, in Namibia.
Eventually the dryness and sandiness got to me and I started longing for green grass and trees again.
Morag Noffke 