June 16, 2021 ~ Barefoot strolling, on indiscernible grains of soft, warm and silky-wet, water-smoothed sand, symbolic and metaphorical in my heart, causes meditative pause as my breathing slows, focusing my vision to immerse myself where time exists not. Hearkening to the call of frothy, whipping cream-like topped rolling waves thundering applause, I eagerly step … More Life Happens . . . so do Footprints and Freedom
**Just 2 notes before you begin reading/listening. FIRST: In referencing “blessings,” I would like to say that I believe what I consider blessings comes with a range of feelings between negative and positive, laws of opposition. Life is a full bucket of challenges, but I believe there is a depth and purpose to all happenings … More Life Happens . . . so Make it An Adventure
Laying, submitting to tiredness raging within, forcing eyes to close, I see myself, alone, like a music box dancer slowly turning on her toes, perfectly poised and smiling. My feet, fastened to a spindle of time, in a field of flowering growth where my sense of wonder thrills me while gracefully spinning in awe, maintains … More Life Happens . . . so do Glimpses of Self
The original plan to hike almost 20 km from the trailhead leading to a recommended trail around the mountain lake becomes forgotten, lost to her adventurous streak, in unexpected, last-minute distractions looming on the left and right. Heads back and forth, considering options in bear and mountain sheep country. Backpack, water, lunch, and desire, increased … More Life Happens …so do Mountainous Treks
Water is such an integral and vital component of my life that thrills me in all its capacities . . . … More Life Happens. . . so do Sounds
Figuratively and literally, begins a new day in this widow’s life. Feeling my compass arrow directionally challenging me, its pointer, symbolic of my heart and mind, continually spins with difficulty as my guiding north star loses sight for future planning during this phase of my contemplative voyage, single life. … More Life Happens . . . so do Beginnings
How do you inhale the warm, aromatic offering for soul-filled nourishment? Do you nibble at the edges, cautiously considering your worth or ability to partake such a delectable treat or, with gratitude accept the moments that bring remembrance and a glimpse into what lies ahead? Choices…What am I to do now? …Gingerbread!! … More Life Happens . . . so does Gingerbread
When you fall on your knees at the end of your path to hold onto what remains, where do you find the strength to rise and take a step into the unknown? … More Life Happens . . . so does “What am I to do now?”
Life Happens... 