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I am used to living on the precipice because of worries and fears, both rational and irrational, that I don’t take very much for granted . . . I went to bed one night many years ago, looking forward to our first summer picnic, and woke in the morning to find my infant child quite suddenly dead. Since then I have had winters when I really doubted that spring would ever come, I’ve had days when I didn’t think my husband would make it h...
I am used to living on the precipice because of worries and fears, both rational and irrational, that I don’t take very much for granted . . . I went to bed one night many years ago, looking forward to our first summer picnic, and woke in the morning to find my infant child quite suddenly dead. Since then I have had winters when I really doubted that spring would ever come, I’ve had days when I didn’t think my husband would make it home alive, times I’ve put my key in the ignition fearing my car wouldn’t start, nights when I’ve been worried for bad news when the phone rings, times like these when my financial future could be in ruins . . . I don’t take my health for granted because it failed me quite suddenly, and I struggle to get it back. I sometimes expect the world to fall out from under me– it keeps me sharp and alert to gratitude.
…by leaning fully into it with love…
. . . by putting more in than I take out . . .
. . . weightless . . .
. . . in every moment my heart is present . . .
What first comes to mind is a wild flower, a dragonfly on a leaf in the sun on a hot day . . .
It gives life colour, richness, and depth. There is no love without gratefulness.
Love . . . and all of the flowers and fruits that come as a result of Loving.
I honor that by Loving more.
It’s hard to explain . . . I have been inspired to be authentic both by people I have loved and admired, as well as by people who have been cruel or made my life difficult. It’s easy to understand why the former would inspire me, but not so maybe by others’ hurtful ways . . . perhaps they inspire me to not be like them.
Thank you, dear Michele…
Thank you for this, dear Cathy… it means more than you know. Namaste.
We don’t know our strengths, dear Arleen, until we are challenged… you are stronger than you know.
Well said, Howie…
. . . prayers and hopeful thoughts for you, dear pkr, from me as well with love…♥
I feel this way too, dear Judith…♥
I well understand your uncertainty, dear devy, and will hold you especially in my heart in the coming days with love… sparrow
. . . a prayer for your puppy, dear Rachel . . .
Well said, dear Katrina… that is how I feel about my own garden…
Thank you,. Javier… your response means so very much to me…
Thank you all, for making me feel seen, heard, and understood . . . I had feared I was failing myself artistically…
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