The Way Within...

Life is trying to get my attention in so many ways, I'm not sure where to look. It's speaking to me in migraines, back pain, and sle...

How is my heart rich? My heart is rich in gratitude and resilience. Gratitude keeps me centered, and resilience keeps me hopeful.  What does...

I am grateful for my window out into the world - seeing the chipmunks scamper by, the wind in the tall grasses, hearing the chimes ring out ...

  Where Can I Find Space for Stillness & Quiet? The quiet has certainly been calling to me lately. Life has been loud. So loud. Tinnitus...

I signed up for a 30-day program called " Rewild Your Life ". Today is Day One, and the first thing they ask us to do is: ...

I'd write... verbal energy work. I'd teach English in a foreign country. Go to culinary school and open a small teashop bookstore wh...

Mine. Tender and tough Spun from silk and steel Our paths shared for But a little while, when Your steps were mine too, My heart beneath you...

Speaking so softly The wind shares timeless counsel "Be brave. Try again."

Today yet unmapped  Questioning the new dawning  Yes, how may I serve?

Illumined morning The gift of a fresh, clean slate Hopeful for beauty.

Project137 - Day One:   What Do You Want to Leave Behind, After You Die? Starting this off easy, are we? This question basically paraly...

I am beginning Project137 today, and in true procrastinator style, I'm about seven days behind. What can I say? Charlottesville happene...

Perched upon its branch The blue bird sings of my friend Gladdening my heart.

Gentle unfurling The tender shoots, reaching out Wrapping you in love.

A shared smile hello For every hug we traded I am so grateful.

C'mon, wake up, my friend! My words go out into the world To touch, a random smile, A life of its own. And more, potential Is ...

Turns my frown upside When I feel unlovable He's the ultimate.

Have you ever heard of "blackout poetry"? I hadn't until recently. My dear hubs sent me a link and told me that he thought I...

Yes, I've got extra curves, words, heart, smarts, sass and ass And, I'm beautiful.

"Mesh", he said sweetly One of many inside jokes That mean, "I love you."

Surrounded by snores Echoing in tandem now While my mind races.

Let us examine The song of my poetry Virtues, itemized.

How are we cultivating the grounds of our hearts? God dreams bigger for us than we do for ourselves. "I dreamed myself a journalist onc...

Before, I dreamed of tomorrows That have not yet become todays I wonder which seeds, joys or sorrows Were past planted, took root, an...

If life is like cake May yours be sweetened with joy And frosted with love.

So easy to plan Yes, I shall do this or that We plan, and God laughs.

Superb. Only word  That captures the day I've had. I only have thanks.

One of my favorite sounds? A dog working so hard to "make his bed". Dog, go make your bed, Now tussle, wrestle blankets. One ...

Tired, my peepers My bed is there, whispering  Goodnight, my good day.

I really love this . Like, really really love this. I saw it a while back, and I keep thinking about it. I recognize that I've histor...

Snuggled so sweetly Two peas in their little pod I love these damn dogs.

Chirping, in its nest Happy, its little greeting Hello, feathered friend.

Monday came too soon Holidays all packed away Life, full steam ahead.

What's my writing assignment for this evening? Need something consider, decipher, or otherwise ponder. Guess I'll also think on it...

God Speaks I sow the seed in fertile ground where angels came to play I listen to the unique sound my soul came here to say I travel ...

Go on, chase those ducks Quacking rivals her laughter We all have to smile.

A day can seem long Moments of beauty stay, just Never long enough.

♡♡♡ I want more. More of you, more hugs and love and smiles and laughing so hard we snort. I want it all for us, by us, in front of us, well...

Hidden dam just broke Unleashed the tears and sadness Didn't know was there.

It's amazing how many people will not return a smile, and the special joy when someone DOES. Unexpected energy between strangers, happy ...

Reflecting on my Christmas tree. Twinkling lights and so many ornaments of meaning. God, I am so thankful for this contented heart, in this ...

Happy carefree friends Even if but a moment Sharing joyful song.

I see me in you Greater still to seek the place I see you in me.

Rain is pattering Lightning crackles arc the sky Time for books and tea.

Oh, insomnia Brain bubbling, toiling, wakeful Go on, hamster, run.

It whispered to me The wind, it told me it's tales Of cold nights to come.

I can allow people in my life to distance themselves from me, without automatically assuming that it's about me and something I did wron...

So much to get done Working hard to finish this OOOH! Something shiny!

Cheers to your love, dears Celebrate your life, full of Possibilities.

Frosty in the air My breath a sigh of relief YES, Friday is here!