My mom had a small collection of bells. Today as I emptied the box of what were mostly her nicknacks I was torn between the what-am-I-going-to-do-with-these and why-do-I-want-to-keep-them questions in my head. There has been a shelf downstairs that was waiting for a wall to be mounted on. Ideally that shelf would have gone up today, over my bookshelf, but I had errands to run and it didn't happen. Since my bookshelf was cleared off to make room for the shelf installation I put the breakables from the box onto the emptied bookshelf. Then I played the bells. Some have a lovely sound, some seem a little dull.
A few months ago I was looking for relaxing sounds to help me sleep. I came across some Tibetan healing sounds that incorporated bells and chimes with the music. It was beautiful. To help me sleep I ended up finding guided sleep meditations to listen to instead. I appreciate the Tibetan music. For some reason, ringing the bells that had belonged to my mother reminded me of this music. It also brought a surge of joy to my heart. Maybe there will be a poem...
Other happy things for today:
- Errands happened so my Post Office box was renewed and I was in the car long enough to listen to a bunch of my audiobook.
- Driving by Lake Massabesic in Auburn, NH I wanted to take pictures, but didn't want to stop. I did the one hand on the wheel, one on the phone and eyes on the road thing. Here are two pictures that weren't mostly the door.
- Leaving the grocery store tonight I noticed the full moon rising (technically the full moon is at 3:17 AM on Feb.27, 2021). It wasn't dark yet and I tried to take some pictures on the ride home using the same procedure as above.
Currently listening to Quiet, by Susan Cain.
Currently reading: The Backyard Homestead, by Carleen Madigan.
Currently reading: The Burgess Book of Nature Lore, by Thornton W. Burgess.
Stay safe.
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