red, blue, green, yellow and white
worn by peace, gentle wind and the bluest sky
in the middle of nowhere
definitely somewhere
four things to hear
small feet skipping over earth
meadowlarks
new grass meeting their new grass neighbors, pushed together by gusts
laughter
just the three of us, alone
with 1000 buddhas
glitter, gold, pearls, flowers
jewels, coins, crystals, stones
a little girl’s dream come true: there for the taking
a little girl’s tough lesson: not ours to take
is buddha a person?
are the bears awake around here?
do you believe in god?
is it summer yet?
walking in circles
new perspective every round
around again
the drive home, bright and inquisitive
over hills, through the reservation
mountains impossibly sharp and snowy and glorious
car warm, engine hum, car seats snapped
the drive home, secure and asleep
divine here
holy now
faith together
gratitude always
day trip details:
Ewam Buddha Garden
car snack: honey balsamic almonds and apples
travel dog water dish
23 Comments
So lovely, Nici! Both your words and your photos. I’ve been craving another visit to that magical place.
let’s go together mama!
I love how you make the “everyday” lovely.
Love this so much! Beautiful energetic post, Nici! You offer so much through the simplest story. XO ~ Hayley <3
Oh Nici, I’ve been wanting to go there for several years now! Going to MT for a month this summer — definitely on my list. Thanks for the beautiful post!
Worth the effort! I can’t wait to go back.
This gave me such peace Burb…thank you….xoxo, Mom
love love love this post! x
This is so beautiful and amazing!! I’d love to go there.
Nici, you have no idea how much I needed to see these photos and read the words carved into stone. Thank you, as always.
Little girls are never too young to hear the wisdom of the Buddha, and Mamas are never too old. What an amazing inspiring place you get to retreat to.
And new truth revealed in the same words with each read, each mood. Yes.
This is an awesome & powerful post but yet so peaceful & mindful. Thank you for bringing me back to center.
Such a beautiful family! I wish we had a place like this near us. I would love to take my boys. We need a day of meditation and tranquility…
Loved this piece. Felt I was there and added it to my places I will visit one day. Thank you for sharing.
The last photo is how I feel about YOU. This post is just divine.
Mwah! xoxo
Sara! I love that I know you now! Love love love it.
This is one of my all time fav posts!
This made me want to pack up my crew and head there. Beautiful words and pictures.
Let’s go together with all 6, Annie!
I am ready when you are!!!!!!
I love how peaceful this post is, Nici.
I want to read it over and look at the pictures and feel that peace.
Plus, I love the Buddha quote.
xo
Beautiful! I heart Montana and especially Jocko Valley is amazing. I love your poetry and shared wisdom. EWAM retweeted this link and here I am. (: Thank you for the great share and images, too!