Tag Archives: life

Why does anything exist all?

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Colin M. / Surfing the Muse

When I was a kid, I used to lay in bed at night and think myself to sleep. I enjoyed it. Letting my thoughts drift here and there, working out problems and anxieties I was facing until a solution that … Continue reading →

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On the edge of change

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Colin M. / Surfing the Muse
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Mindful Roll-about

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Colin M. / Surfing the Muse

One of my favorite spiritual exercises is to cruise around and practice mindful awareness. To do this I simply observe my surroundings without any judgments. When I look at a tree, I do not say, “That is a tree, look … Continue reading →

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Spooky Vibes

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Colin M. / Surfing the Muse

“Hannah wasn’t sure which had awakened her – the brittle crackling sounds or the bright yellow flames. She sat straight up in bed and stared in wide-eyed horror at the fire that surrounded her. Flames rippled across her dresser. The … Continue reading →

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A taste of summer in the fall

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Colin M. / Surfing the Muse

I think my back garden is picking up on my vibrations and hanging onto summer. I have a sunflower blooming in October! The chipmunk saved it for me. The fall flowers aren’t too bad either…

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Just Life

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Colin M. / Surfing the Muse

On the wave of momentum we ride, The power is there, though it loves to hide, In plain sight, it waits to be found, An open secret, we can find it in the sound, In the wind and rain and … Continue reading →

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The Chipmunk and the Tasty Treat

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Colin M. / Surfing the Muse

There was a chipmunk who lived behind a garden wall. It was a nice garden, with plenty of goodies to munch on. There were some humans who would make an appearance occasionally, but the chipmunk found they weren’t dangerous as … Continue reading →

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Thank you, more please

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Colin M. / Surfing the Muse

Thank you, more please. A simple statement that feels so good. I’ve been saying thank you as much as I can. I wake up… thank you bed, thank you sun, thank you house, thank you life, thank you body, thank … Continue reading →

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