Silly me!

 It seems I am so slow  to learn! It is utterly silly

that it has taken me so many years 

to learn life's most basic lessons.

But I have learned a few... like the value of listening,

and letting go, the incredible truths one can hear in silence.

I have come to appreciate the powerful gift of understanding

and the peace that come from kindness.

And amazingly,I feel no obligation to explain myself. 

I know who I am.

I think this is called 

"being comfortable in your own skin."

What a glorious realization!!

It makes life sweeter and I greet each day

with an open heart. I still have much to learn.

Silly me! I'll never be "done."

 I intend to relish this beautiful journey,

to continue to listen to the universe,

to appreciate its amazing benevolence .

~♥~

Sometimes I wonder how it would be to travel back in time,

not just to another place and era, but to a feeling.

Imagine a snowy afternoon, near twilight, the sun 

smoldering at the very edge of the day.

Imagine a breathless feeling, a knowing

that life is such a golden gift,

a treasure so dear the knowledge

of it nearly ignites in your chest.

Imagine the beautiful weight

of possibility, the sound 

of silvery runners over the snow.

~♥~

Winter days are for dreams,

for small excursions of the mind

when the world is cold and quiet.

a winter day...

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

What a lovely day... church, lunch with friends and a beautiful snowfall.

I am a summer gal, but even I can appreciate a day like this.

My daughter and I went to an abandoned barn and took lots of photos.

It was so magical.

There are blessing everywhere...

even in the snow.

~Stay warm~

~♥~

perspective

Everyone knows that things look altered when viewed from different perspectives.

Even a thing you have seen countless times can appear utterly different

when you approach it from a changed direction. 

Sometimes the shift can be internal, a quietening of the inner voice

that allows the universe to whisper in your ear.

Today I was blessed with such an experience.

I heard such a whispering, a gentle, but insistent urging.

What a gift, this new and clear perspective.

I am grateful that life never fails to teach me new things,

 thankful for the blessing of a listening heart.

~♥~

just do it!

happy, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

I AM a happy person. I am so grateful

for my life. I have a wonderful family, dear friends

and the gift of time to pursue creative projects

in my sweet studio.

But, sometimes I find myself wishing too much.

There are aspects of my life that could be better,

things that are within my grasp. I commit myself

to less wishing and more doing in 2011 and beyond.

I will never give up dreaming, but I want to give my dreams

wings and a voice.

I vow to dream with purpose

and use my dreams as inspiration for every day life. 

I will dream with faith, trust and eyes wide open

that I might see the path before me. I love this journey, 

even when it takes me far from where I planned to go. 

I wish you a joyful journey this year!

~♥~

The gift of a new year

Life is good! Here I am nestled among my big babies! 

I am blessed beyond measure.

I choose to look forward with hope and gratitude. 

I am ready for this new year.

I wish you peace, joy and love.♥