A New Chapter*

 Everything in our life which has brought us to where we are today, we should be thankful for it all--- the good and the bad. It is what has defined us and we are surviving and at times thriving from all of the strengths which have gotten us this far. 

It is the challenges that help mold, define and strengthen us. Even though we may feel weak, we survive it with the skills we have created and developed. We have survived them all. That is monumental.  

Lessons

 

In the wake of my father's passing on February 23, 2023 and severe back pain.

I have learned quickly that pain is a powerful teacher.

Don't take anything or anyone for granted.

Our bodies have a very strong voice. 

Grief has a mind of its own.

Happiness

 Happiness is infectious.

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Gifts

By your grace, I am granted the gift of five senses. 

Opening my eyes to the light of a brand new day. I can now smell the flowers around me and in the distant garden... roses, lillies of the valley, and irises.

Thank you for sharing  this joy

I am awoken by the intoxicating aroma of the blossoms and flowers surrounding me.

And for this I give thanks.

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Gift of the New Year

We live with God's gifts every moment

Every heartbeat 

Every breath

Every sunrise

Every moon set

And it is good

so good

And for this I rejoice 

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Fallen Tree

 And then you came down

You my greatest, grandest, strongest tree. You my redwood, my sky, my rock

Oh what does one do when our branches are so low that they swim deep within the waters

Oh what does one do when nobody can lift you up

It is time for the animals to make new homes in my fallen branches

There are blue skies today and they are magnificent. I feel your sun kiss my cheek and comfort me

I may ask why but I hear no answers only questions

My trunk is still firm but my branches just don't know where to go. I only know they will always follow the sun 

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Love joan

 

in my meditation 

i entered the seat of the soul of joan

how joan's spirit was born 

what and who joan really is

the trunk of joan's tree 

lush tropical pomegranate and fig trees 

surrounded by eucalyptus 

all the beauty and abundence ever known or experienced 

plus more

heavenly music echoing songs of peace, love and joy

the waters of joan 

still and pure  

replenishing and soothing 

all celebrating me

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