From a Different View: I sought to find light in this path that is so dark. I looked to find my way to a place not so stark. I listened for the meadowlark making a unique sound. I listened to my heart's delight and saw peace abound. I waited for the strength needed to go the distance and discovered a pearl in the midst of resistance. I looked for beauty in hidden things and observed a piece of heaven watching a heron spread its wings. I stood at the foot of a mountain, anticipating the climb and realized the view would be sublime.

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From Dark to Light: The wind keeps blowing, and lightning strikes. The hours go by quickly as the day turns to night. My heart is full of the little blessings in my day, my spirit is less sad with how I now know to pray. The rain pours down like a winter shower as the need for quiet becomes a key that empowers dreams and hopes to soar to the outer parts to restore the mystery of this journey and create a new start.

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Heart of Wings: There's a crisp note of winter hanging on this spring. It feels like there is a softness to the season that's given my spirit wings. To fly to the mountains and to enjoy the peace and beauty in the new day. And yet there is a strong wind blowing that seems so out of place. With the sun above so brilliant, it has hardly left its trace. For it is a grand and glorious morning full of the freshness of spring. And despite the bit of coolness, my heart knows no strings.

 

Holdfast to Love: Just when I think hope is gone, there begins a new season of being cared for by another. And I am convinced a new relationship can't last since it has always been that way. I find the door continually open between us. And when I have it tied up in a neat little box, I see the reason to hope in a new and old dream. It keeps me hanging onto a love that keeps me from splitting at the seams. 

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In a Heartbeat: A sweet bouquet aromatic to its core. I am amazed at what I see just beyond this door. Beautiful yet simple, I am made sure of the voice of truth. Captivating me in a manner that is

as startling as the sunrise, I am as one who just awakened to the heartbeat of love.

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In-Flight: Eagles fascinate me flying so far above. Eagles seek to be nothing but the graceful vessel they are. Regal in stature, they create their song. Moving along the horizon, they know where they belong. Eagles fascinate me, and I have to say: I enjoy watching them take control of their day. Guided by the power of contrary winds, they stay in flight, even though storm clouds press in, as day turns into night.

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Inspired Notes: Mud puddles, sandboxes, and a few robins to line my day with things that are beautiful and don't make me blue. Long walks with a treasured friend, scoping out the wildlife and listening to the quiet, an owl makes its presence known. And then, I am drawn to see the stars and the moon in the open sky as precious seed sown. Time stops, and for just a moment, there is wholeness within, as stars in the sky direct my path to the seashores and feeling akin. Horses roam the valleys and eagles soar, and my spirit is renewed as never before, with the quiet time spent revealing an open door.

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Just Do it:  The phone rings a friend needs prayer, but you haven’t had a minute to spare. Just do

it! The doorbell rings, your neighbor needs time. You have not had a moment to unwind. Just do it! Your child comes home, unraveled from the world. And needs you to tell them, they are a valued pearl. Just do it! You go to church without much sleep, and something inside says,'praise and worship' will change what you reap. Just do it! Come Monday, you want to witness, but you feel

torn. The word says you are called and not to be lukewarm. Just do it!

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Kodak Moment: When there is time, I walk the beach seeking quiet and occasional seashell. Looking to the sky, I wonder if I will ever reach the place of freedom and complete peace. I wonder if there is any more to life, and yet, with ease you comfort me. Washing my feet with each wave of 

the tide, it calms me and heals me up inside.

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