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There is no better time for me to revisit my One Little Word than this week, the week my daughter Katherine is getting married. It’s here! We’ve worked for months to be ready for this day, cleaning, painting, planting… And here it is.
I want to be present for this event. I want to lose the list that has been running my life, and just BE!
My Enneagram Thought for the Day for Sunday was this: “How can you fully experience your Presence here and now? Allow yourself to be touched by impressions of life around you.”
Photography helps me experience Presence. I stop and pay attention.
A heron happened by.
Bayou Teche blue heron, photo by Margaret Simon
Light made shadows on the side of our house.
And fresh acorns match the color of Bill’s eyes.
A close friend advised me that when the wedding day comes, the details are done, and all that’s left is joy. I am ready to be Present for the Joy.
Reflections on the Teche 
Oh, I’m so excited for you!! It’s such a wonderful and blessed time! Enjoy.❤️❤️
I can feel you presence in your words and pictures. Love to you!
Amazing that that quote appeared just at the perfect moment, Margaret. Wish you a whole week of joy!
Joy it will be. Let it happen and the day WILL wash over you, with memories to last a lifetime.
Very wise, Margaret! Wishing you all the best!
Present for the joy – what wise words. Enjoy every moment! Like you, taking photos slows me down and helps me pay attention. I love all the photos, but Bill’s is the best!
Presence and Joy! What a great week for your family! ENJOY!
What a wonderful time this will be! Savor every bit of it.
JOY to all!
Love every moment. It would be spectacular!
Thinking of you, my friend…experiencing your joy from afar.
Take plenty of pictures! Wishing the best to all of you!
Beautiful post, Margaret. I hope you and your daughter, and your whole family had a day to remember forever!
I am sure you were more than ready to be present in the joy, Margaret. I am so looking forward to hearing all about the wedding when we are at NCTE 16.