Wishing You A Little Bit Of Everything

I've had just enough time to...   wish everyone a little bit of everything

The sun finally breached the the distant Himalayan hills and clouds

Wishing you a little of everything

A little bit more joy, a little bit less sorrow

A little bit more peace, a little bit less strife

A little bit more progress, a little bit less obstacle

A little bit more fulfillment, a little bit less work

A little bit more variety, a little bit less of the same

A little bit healthier, in mind, body and spirit

A little bit wealthier, in what really counts

A little bit stronger, to weather the storm

A little bit happier, with enough to share

For a little bit is all you need but I wish you

Lots and lots of love in the coming year!

_______

Himalayan Dawn, Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, Santoor

A New Himalayan Dawn

I've had just enough time to...   welcome a Himalayan dawn

Taken on the first morning welcoming in the Himalayan dawn...

The valley sleeps

Under the watchful eyes of the snowy peaks

Under the cottony blankets of soft mists

Silence as peaceful as sleep

Harmony as beautiful as peace

I was up early to see the valley sleeps

Dwarfed by the majestic mountains

As ancient as the slowly departing stars

A speck in the universe of time

A slight stirring of the morning breeze

Shudders the slumbering Earth

Interrupting its peaceful sleep

With the patience and respect it commands

I was up early to welcome the soft glow

Of the approaching Himalayan dawn

The Rest (from Both Sides Now) – Part I

I've have had just enough time to...   see a body at rest and not wonder why.

Taken in one of the small street in Jakarta.

It has been a long day. Sixteen hours and my whole body is aching. I have not had a bath and have not seen my family but the extra money will come in handy. Boy will start his schooling soon. And Indah should see a doctor for her cough.

No point going home now. Will just rest here for while and start another shift. Just a short rest. Man, I am weary…

(Watch out for the conclusion Part II)