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"The Bear Retreats to its Den"
(Microseason 62)
This is the time of year when the bears begin their long hibernation for the winter. These beautiful animals have been preparing for this since the end of August when they began eating nuts and berries, whose nutrients have helped their winter fur grow in. Similar to humans, it's a period of reduced activity that can sometimes lead to low spirits. But during this time bears make the most of the indoors, often giving birth to offspring and keeping them warm and safe until the Spring.
Bear In Mind
by John Martin
A bear is chasing me through a meadow
and I’m running as fast as I can but
he’s gaining on me—it seems
he’s always gaining on me.
I’m running and running but also
thinking I should just turn around and say,
“Stop it! Stop chasing me. We both
know you aren’t going to catch me.
All you can ever do is chase me. So,
think about it—why bother?”
The bear does stop,
and he sits on his haunches and thinks,
or seems to think. And then
the bear says to me,
“I have to chase you, you know
that. Or you should. And, sure,
we both know I’ll never catch you.
So, why not give us both a break and
just stop thinking about me?”
But, with that said, he gets back on four feet,
sticks his long pink tongue out, licks down
both sides of his snout. Then he sighs, looks
behind himself, then at me and says, “Okay,
ready when you are.”and releasing the bear that
I will not be participating in any shenanigans
or reindeer games this December.
And that includes chasing. He sent a note back
thanking me for giving him the month off
to roll around in the woods & eat honey.
Throwback Thursday
Demura Sensei
First Class of the Year 2016
Honbu Dojo, Santa Anna, CA
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4 comments:
Well, I must be part bear, as I have been eating lots of berries and nuts, and am totally ready for a long winter's nap. Thank you, as usual, for the wonderful start of a day. And yesterday I was thinking about all the small gifts I am lucky enough to have: heat in my home, clean water, surplus of nearly everything, and of course, the love of family and friends, and a dog named Bentley. Also the cardboard art was amazing and I will be showing that to may grandchildren. Hugs
Jacki, it seems I'm a bit childish because I absolutely loved today's smiles.
Thanks for your kind mail, I'll answer it in one of the next days.
Thanks Carrol, yes we are blessed with daily miracles. Grandchildren are near the top, right?
Thanks, Elenor! Me too, finding the smiles is one of my favorite parts to do; Enjoy the season and please take good care.
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