Inner Spirit*

                                                   

There is a division between pain and moods

They may be sisters but mayn’t always join hands

Oh meditation I honor you

Together you remind me of my inner spirit and how loved I am 

You bring a song my heart  

Joy and peace to my soul 

Oh how the grass turns green even though there may be turmoil 

Oh how the cold white snow glistens in the morn light 

Oh fierce winds you have pruned my tree with a natural beauty 

But today the lights shine over this tree 
and the sunshines even brighter through you then before

I smile yet I still cast a shadow

I am beautiful through and through  

You speak to me in each step I take

I am here

I exist

I may sink deep at times but rise up tomorrow 

I may feel low but today there is no denying the sky  

The same heavy snow which breaks the branch 

brings it beauty

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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 

12/2021