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With much gratitude to all and a knowingness that all is well. Kindness, compassion and love for one another and our planet is why I’m here.
This is a fantastic question. I had a very interesting dream about my last day on earth. I spent it in quiet reverence most of the daylight hours enjoying every flower, cloud. Tree, bird, texture, color, sound in nature. Before sunset, friends and family gathered to share my last hours here on earth with a potluck. It was clear to everyone I was leaving soon. Some brought cards, others hugs and farewells. I longed to see one last sunset before I was gone. This was a good way to say thank...
This is a fantastic question. I had a very interesting dream about my last day on earth. I spent it in quiet reverence most of the daylight hours enjoying every flower, cloud. Tree, bird, texture, color, sound in nature. Before sunset, friends and family gathered to share my last hours here on earth with a potluck. It was clear to everyone I was leaving soon. Some brought cards, others hugs and farewells. I longed to see one last sunset before I was gone. This was a good way to say thank you and farewell.
Love the ritual suggestions. ?
Thank you for posting. Mary Oliver speaks to me, as does Pat Schneider in the Patience of Ordinary Things in your Poetry section. Very grateful for this site and for all of you who lovingly contribute your thoughts, inspirations, questions and images.
My true self filled with the love, creativity and passion I was born with. How I honor that is sharing seeds of love and gratitude with others. Making time with God and praying for others. I’ve been stifled at almost every turn in my life, although, God has always come through to save me from total annihilation. It’s must daily task to remember and BELIEVE.
I just now opened this particular practice. The unfinished business piece was heavy on my heart at first. However, as I read it more deeply and let it sink in I realized the discernment that brother David was speaking about. It’s something I need to allow it to happen. I love his reflection on letting go and being grateful for the blessings that are already present. Thank you.
May anyone submit a poem or piece of writing for consideration? These poems and audio recordings are lovely. Thank you. Anita Adams
Margaret, thank you for sharing your story of hope and joy through the practice of gratitude .♥️ I’ve been practicing gratitude for years. Sometimes I’m very conscious and connected when I list my A-Z items of gratitude and other times, this is a list for me to review and remind myself. I may reduce it to a smaller number with much more awareness. Thank you again. ♥️ Anita, WNC
Some one once asked me where I first felt safe in my life? My answer was under the Willow Tree. It’s branches protected me and provided a safe space where I could look out and light could still find me. My journal, bicycle and an hour alone gave me time and a safe and peaceful place to express my thoughts on paper while enjoying the safety of Willow. My love of poplars, oaks, maples, dogwoods and flowering tulips are a few more to name. I later created a blog site called www.NcTreesPhot...
Some one once asked me where I first felt safe in my life? My answer was under the Willow Tree. It’s branches protected me and provided a safe space where I could look out and light could still find me. My journal, bicycle and an hour alone gave me time and a safe and peaceful place to express my thoughts on paper while enjoying the safety of Willow. My love of poplars, oaks, maples, dogwoods and flowering tulips are a few more to name. I later created a blog site called www.NcTreesPhotography.com I love trees for many reasons. ???
Love begets Love. ???
Brother David, it is very difficult to listen to the news right now. I can follow all the rest of your suggestions no problem. My heart is heavy as is the heart of my brothers and sisters here and the United States and abroad. I do have this vision that Miracles can happen and must happen. I am praying for that and ask that you join with me. Thank you for your heart of gratitude. it helps me especially in these times. With love and gratitude Anita
Trees have awakened my sense of Gratitude and appreciation since I was a child. I’ve written many poems and photographed many trees.
My favorite poem is entitled
Under the Willow
A tree so sacred Wistful and free As the wind blows her branches She whispers to me “I hear. I care. I believe.’ Words never heard from my family;
Willow tree- my friend indeed Thank you for your presence, your love and consistency;
W...
Willow Tree – Thank you for providing a safe for me – To write my thoughts, dream my dreams, without judgement or a need for secrecy;
Willow Tree The first safe place – discovered as a child to be me; To be free, to be loved unconditionally, Loved by a tree.
©Anita Adams 11/19/15
Louie Schwatzberg IS Amazingly talented and his gifts are very appreciated.<3
Kevin.. I loved reading your story about ‘Spirit Trees’. I LOVEnd feel very drawn to particular trees. I would like to share a very special Tree for you to visit (if you haven’t already) it’s the Angel Oak Tree in South Carolina. I feel as if I’m walking on Sacred Ground there. Silence fills me! Followed by a deep sense of love and reverence. A link to her site is: www.AngelOakTree.org I too maintain a photography blog with many photographs of trees. If you care ...
Kevin.. I loved reading your story about ‘Spirit Trees’. I LOVEnd feel very drawn to particular trees. I would like to share a very special Tree for you to visit (if you haven’t already) it’s the Angel Oak Tree in South Carolina. I feel as if I’m walking on Sacred Ground there. Silence fills me! Followed by a deep sense of love and reverence. A link to her site is: www.AngelOakTree.org I too maintain a photography blog with many photographs of trees. If you care to visit, it is www.NCTreesPhotography.com thank you again for sharing your experience and love.
Doreen -it’s a process – a journey of self-discovery for me – it feels so foreign, yet right at the same time. Thank you for sharing and stating this so simply. Sending prayers for you as you continue to the journey. ~ Anita
Charla, THANK YOU. I can relate to the birds and ‘All Is well’. I’ve been inviting God to walk, inhabit, speak and act through me. And when I walk with God, I know all is truly well.
The practice for me now is to continue this. The rhetoric is unreal.
May you experience the peace in this moment.
With much gratitude, Anita
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