Have some fun!!

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If we are to thrive...

we need to do just this...

Have some FUN!!!!

Colors..feelings..energies!

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I love the rich deep blue of sister water in this photo!
It is amazing, awesome and beautiful to note the many colors and shades sister water becomes!  Kind of like the flow of our own diverse feelings and energies! 

As we draw in the beauty of water's color and energy may we also remember and pray for our sisters and brothers who just experienced severe weather patterns in the form of tornadoes.

I read this morning of several homes in which every room was destroyed except for the room in which folks had huddled together. What pain and what joy!!  I do not understand or have the big picture for all that is going on..but I do trust the unconditional Love of our Creator.

Weave your life to fullness!!!

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I love the weaving aspects of this flower and offer this quote that came in a Guidepost prayer reflection today.

Lord, give me a spirit that unabashedly

 celebrates You

and the joy of living!!

Heart nourishment....

Got this picture in an email and couldn't resist!

All legs...and more...

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As this precious baby giraffe ponders his/her next move I am reminded of how all of us face the challenge of  new possibilities in our lives!  There is uncertainty and yet excitement!  What will happen when I learn to stand up?   My perspective will change and change again as I grow taller and more mature!

Remember what it was like when you tried something for the first time?  We do seem "all legs",  as we  figure out just what the next move is and then... risk taking it!! 

I was initially referring to giraffe and yet, for all Life forms, growth is a challenge to newness. Giraffes, humans, blades of grass, carrots, we all have to be willing to take the risk of growing, changing and being willing to see things differently as we do so.

The next time you feel "all legs" with something new in your life, just remember giraffe and know that you are  not alone in this journey. Know that your next step like his can bring a whole new awareness...when you are  willing to make the move!

A new understanding...

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"We turn not older

 with years,

but newer every day!

                                          Emily Dickinsin

Do we see ourselves?

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My heart goes out to our sisters and brothers in Japan..human and non human!  What a challenge they are all facing in so many areas.  The nuclear threat is deep and expansive...Their lives are no longer the same as they are in a whole new life experience.

All reports from Japan speak of a people that are reaching out to one another and providing for one another.
I read of folks who now have access to water in their homes, putting signs up to let their neighbors know that they can come and get the water they need. 

I ask myself...would I be as generous? As open? I would hope that I would be...

Our sisters and brothers are vulnerable alone...yet strong together!  Thank you dear family for showing us the best of yourselves in a very difficult situation.  May we take to heart the lessons you are teaching us.

At a time such as this...all I can pray is. Love, I don't understand...BUT I trust your Love...You have the bigger picture that I can not see at this time. May my love and care wrap our sisters and brothers in the strength of that love and give them peace and hope.