Every work day for more than 8 years now, Dena has written a love note, poem or other thought, on a napkin - and tucked it in Marshal's lunch - a ritual of the heart. At the beginning of 2009 Marshal started typing them up. Now, it has become our practice to share the Daily Napkin with you, OUR ritual of the heart. May you enjoy them. May they feed your spirit.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Creation


When you look at
all of the galaxy
all that we are aware
of actually existing

Just think how much
it resembles the spark of life
within an atom

Wow!
Creation is awesome…

Friday, May 17, 2013

Excitement of Being


Can you handle it?
The excitement, the buzz, the adrenaline
the rush of being all you're meant to be
doing what you were made to do

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When it's all flowing right
and you've pushed through
your self-made limitations

There your Spirit shines

I guess I need sunglasses!

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Life's Gifts


In truth, the little bird
could barely contain his heart
 
Racing as it was
with his excitement
 
What surprises and gifts
life brings...

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Following Joy


Positively fascinating!
 
The way life works
when one follows the joy
 
Sliding down the dry grassy hill
on carriages of cardboard
 
Climbing up the swaying tree
until hair and leaves are one
 
Diving in the clear, still pond
near the wide sunning rock
 
So many ways to follow joy
So many ways life just works!

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Courage


Courage wells up
in my heart
 
Once I've stepped
into my fear
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I am here to support you
in your courageousness
 
To en-courage you
on your path