Frame of Mind

The phrase came to my mind in a dream about types of homes.  “Frame of mind: a mood that influences one's attitude or behavior.”

Two days ago, warmer weather brought the hope of spring and more mountain biking.  Looking out at sunny weather tempted me to enjoy a walk in above-freezing temperature.   Anticipation!

Heavy snow yesterday and this morning brought a different frame of mind — a type of “home” one can live in ... mentally.  A passing thought, enjoying winter at home while our manager plans her escape to Disneyland — smart behavior!

Listening to Love

Imagine how many love songs are repeated for Valentine’s Day.  Now imagine the sound of silence while “listening” to the love in your heart.  I like to think one owns that music as something purely personal.

“Music has power to provide spiritual nourishment. It has healing power.”

Daily Joy, p.31, c.2020, by Russell M. Nelson

My sweetheart Kay & I enjoyed many moments of silence while listening to love together.  We are blessed to own that ongoing experience ... without end.

and then some

We have been blessed with resources to meet our needs ... and then some.  (Informal phrase defined: “and plenty more than that.”)  Life on Earth provides opportunities to grow, and much more.

At the University of Utah, Kay Hinckley & I learned music appreciation and plenty more ... about love.  Homework assignments to attend concerts got us going together.  We studied and loved classical music ... and then some.  After 51 years of marriage, we’ve only just begun ... to live.