Be you

There are moments when we stand alone

Deep in our own thoughts

Swimming in our own desires

Wondering if anyone understands what moves us

We feel like an outsider to the world

Misunderstood

Alone

Never really fitting in

Fall deeply into those feelings

Dive intensely into who you are

Tumble passionately into that song whispering to you

Because this is the voice that knows you best

Observe

With your heart open

Your soul smiling

And your hands embracing all that you know

You will soon realize you are not alone

Angels are holding you

Smiling great big smiles

And cheering you on

Be exactly who are

Because there is no one else like you

The world needs you

And the magic that you generate

Book Fairy ~ Update

After I spread my book fairy wings

And left "Ordinary Sparkling Moments" in the park

I wondered about who it was that scooped up this treasure

Did they appreciate it?

Did they share it with anyone?

Were they excited to find it, or was it just another thing to them?

These questions always filled my mind

I was never sure my questions would be answered

I figured it would just be a mystery

One I would never solve

But I was wrong

I would find out all about the stunning soul who scoped it up

And even though I never met her

She would touch my heart in an incredible way

My book fairy wings spread wide open

And Swirly's treasure landed right in Yvonne's hands

You can read all about it here

But let me warn you

You may want to grab a tissue first

It is incredible what magic can unfold

Even between complete strangers

The world works in such a beautiful way

Photographs

In this moment I am so grateful for all the photographs I have

They take me back to moments I have forgotten

Memories stored deep down are brought to life again

They make me smile

Fill my eyes with tears

They remind me of all the moments it took to get me here today

I'll allow myself...

~ to love but understand that this will crack me open

~ to cry but not let sadness lead me through each day

~ to be angry but not hold a grudge against another

~ to play but still make space to explore what is in my my heart and soul

~ to do what I want but show respect for all that surrounds me

~ to have what I want but not hold onto the things I do not need

~ to let go but keep in my heart the stories that brought me here

~ to be loved but not rely on another's love for my own happiness

~ to feel good but still work within myself to evolve

What will you allow yourself?

Breathe in, Breath out

Breathe in

Feel your lungs expand as the air enters

Hold onto this breathe for a moment

Grasp the fullness this breathe creates within you

Explore how deeply it fills you up

Examine the strength it provides you

To take that next step into yourself

Breathe out

Slowly release the air that was filling you up

Free all that was holding you back

Release all that was not what you thought it was

Feel yourself becoming grounded as you let go

Breath in

Close your eyes

Relax your mind

Soak in the sounds around you

Be present to the moment

Breath out

Open your eyes

See the world again for what it is

Sunshine, beauty, love, compassion

Breathe in

Breathe out

The next chapter

What if it was you who was choosing what was going to happen in the next chapter?

What if it was your hand that was doing the writing?

Where would you be?

And who would be by your side?

Would your next chapter be an adventure

a love story, a comedy

Or something extraordinary?

When people delve into the words will they be laughing

Crying, or a little of both

Will they be surprised by how it ends?

What will you be going through, struggling with, achieving?

Who will you be hugging, kissing, and holding hands with?

You are holding the pen

Your heart and soul are ready

What will you write?

Where will your story take you?

bloom

Sitting together

Paint tubes scattered on the floor

Brushes filled with an array of colors

A maze of painting goodness is spread throughout the room

The conversation flows easily

With moments of peaceful silence scattered in

As we each delve into our own ideas

Our own thoughts, our own place of comfort

One theme among us

Flowers

Yet each creating our own interpretation

Putting our own spin on it

Coming together

To share our joy of creating

To embrace the artist within us

To cheer each other on

Coming together

To witness each other bloom