live

Grounded, originally uploaded by Jennifer Belthoff.

live bodly, laugh loudly, love truly.
play as often as you can.
work as smart as you are able
share your heart as deeply as you can reach.
as you awaken
may your dreams
greet you by name and
may you answer, "yes."
as you walk may all of your angels
gather at your shoulders and
may you confidently know
they stand with you.
as you rest
may all of your endeavors
know contentment and peace.

~ mary anne radmacher

a little space

I created a little space

Which celebrates pieces of me and gives me the moment to stop and reflect as well

A space to light candles for my dreams

And be inspired by how brave I am

Courage

courage doesn't always roar.  sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'i will try again tomorrow'

~ mary anne radmacher

Moment in time

Ramapo Reservation, NJ

Sitting close to you

A smile forms on my face

Calmness washes over me

I listen to the sound of your voice

and soak in the beautiful view

For a brief moment in time

beauty surrounds me

But it is shadowed by the truth

The truth of knowing 

that this is a brief encounter

However beautiful and rare it may feel

It will end shortly

A wave of emotions is stirring inside me

Happiness and sadness competing with one another

Neither feeling wins

It is simply a constant battle

Tugging at the heart

Ramapo Reservation, New Jersey

It may be only for a brief moment

but in that moment beauty surrounds me

and takes me in

It is the kind of moment you wish would never end

Stunning Souls

Manzanita, Oregon

Stunning souls pulled together by the tides pull

Gathering along side the ocean

Bringing with them their own experiences

Bringing with them their own wisdom

Bringing with them an open heart

All different forms of beauty standing strong in one solitary group

Supporting one another

Laughing with one another

Loving one another

A calling deep inside of each of these stunning souls

They knew they had to be their

Present in the moment

Breathing

Unearthing their best self

Beauty, joy, and happiness radiate from these stunning souls

So brightly, so beautiful

Filled with magic

Stunning souls please know that someone is holding the space for you

Ready to reach out with a hug

Remember how brave you are

and how liberating it is to just go for it

Your journey may be long

but you are never alone

Breathe deeply

Breathe deeply

Soak it all in

Oregon Coast

Manzanita, Oregon

Back in New Jersey after spending some incredible days on the Oregon coast at the Be Present Retreat.  It was incredible.  Days filled with hugs, laughter, raw honesty, creating, and moments of seeing how brave I truly am.  I met so many beautiful and inspiring souls that my heart is swelling with happiness.  I feel full inside and my cheeks hurt a bit from smiling so much.    

"If you don't give yourself credit for all that's good in your life, how can you expect yourself to create more? "

eyes

Your eyes so blue
Tell stories of a thousand journey's
So peaceful
So calm
A look of kindness
That everything will be alright
Those eyes are filled with hope
Filled with dreams
Filled with passion
After enduring so much pain
Your eyes feel like love
Are those eyes of angels
I am looking at?
Were you sent to guide me?
To show me the light?
Eyes of love
Do not stop looking.

central park friend, nyc

"When you do not know what to do next,

sometimes it is because you have already

done more than you give yourself credit for "

~unknown

one for the road

self portrait, point pleasant NJ

Here is one for the road
When you feel you cannot keep going
but must press on
When the wind is pushing you back
and you do not feel like you are getting ahead

Here is one to make you smile
Give you encouragement
help you along
When you are down and blue
this one is for you

Here is one to let you know
That someone is always there
You are not alone in this
Even when the journey seems endless
Good thing will come around the corner

Here is one for the road
For you to fold up and put in your pocket
To take out and look at when you need to
To remind you that
You are loved and you are cherished