The Wrinkles

What glorious stories are being written

by glorious human beings

bearing all kinds of trials and sufferings,

yet the stories over flow with beauty and grace.

May your joy and laughter echo throughout the world.

May your grief become a river of tender rememberings.

May the seeds you plant with love become a bountiful harvest.

May your dark times reveal healing wonders.

May you always remember the marks you're making 

on the pages of your life matter mightily.

You are irreplaceable.

Namaste'

 

When A Door Closes

I love the idea of a new window opening

into the garden of my chest.

I love the idea of forgotten seeds bursting through ribcages.

I love the idea of truths blooming

even when I'm afraid to water them.

It invites me to trust my truth and 

 the process of growth that happens

without my management.

It encourages me to pay attention

to the subtle and not so subtle threads

 moving in and around me; weaving 

sounds, images and feelings

 into stories only I can tell

in whatever medium I choose.

Namaste'

 

 

You Are You

May each of us be who we are

with everything that goes with it.

Let the fire inside of us grow,

burning away whatever it is

that prevents us from being ourselves

in our truest form.

Be our own top fan.

Think Wonder Woman!

Namaste'

 

Dance In the Rain

In other words, "feel your way". 

(These words recall Olivia singing it in Grease.)

Another important aspect of this is choosing.

I find my feelings often run the gamut 

from despair to jubilation

and everything in between,

in a jumbled mess of emotions.

I wish I could flip a switch that 

automatically sent me sailing (or drifting) along

in the river of encouragement and reassurance.

Especially when what is called for is not surrendering. 

I am immensely grateful for those individuals 

who are standing up strong for what is decent.

They inspire me to activate the courage within me.

May you find and flip the switch to your river of 

encouragement and reassurance.

Namaste'

 

One Day You Will Understand

"the compass in your chest is not broken"

Where is the world telling you to go?

Listen again.

Listen deeper.

Listen to the whisper.

Listen carefully.

Feel for YOUR map.

Namaste'

 

What It Comes Back Down To

 

Seeds are magnificent!  

They are glorious!

As are we...each one of us.

No matter how apparently small.

The impact is vast and far reaching.

Namaste'

Feel Yourself Magnificent

If you ever find yourself feeling small and insignificant,

remember these words.

It won't take long, when you consider the majesty of this universe.

We are all part of something magnificent which in my book,

makes each one of us equally glorious.

Namaste'