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Warrior of Fierce Love

Warrior of Fierce Love

“He was a bright star that crossed many horizons and imploded; like some meteor that entered an atmosphere too rarified to sustain. May the explosive force of his light lift our eyes. May the ferocious passion of his heart illuminate and move our own.”

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Choose Amazement.

Choose Amazement.

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Savor the Beautiful

"Once there was a woman who wanted to change the world & at first, she thought it'd be easy, because if everyone could see how beautiful it'd be, it'd take about a minute...but all the people she talked to were too busy to stop & listen. So, she went off &...

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Can clearing clutter change the world?

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I hold you in my heart.

I hold you in my heart. I carry you in my heart. The Mother in me wants to wrap you in arms, as I see you sitting there so very still, with sadness all around. But I stay over here, giving you room to breathe, loving you across the space, because it's all I can do for...

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The Miracle of Mothering

Today is a good day to say: Thank You, Mom. You gave me life, and more. You protected me when I was small, giving roots & nourishment for growing wings. I didn't fully appreciate the miracle until I became a mother too. Now I see the sacrifices you made, the...

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Flowers & Spring Showers

April showers. Spring flowers. Clear the old. Plant some new. Watch as the seeds of last season patiently push through the ground to announce the start of spring. It takes sun and rain to make a rainbow, and lots of love to help a garden grow. Every little flower...

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What makes a perfect day?

What makes a perfect day?

Today was beyond words. From sunrise to sunset, it was pure WOW. Celebrating birth. Honoring death. Connecting with friends. Being a catalyst for clean water. Basking in LOVE all day through. A perfect kind of day. ______________________ I wrote this simple note...

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Let Go…and find True Love

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One Life. Many Choices.

One Life. Many Choices. And every choice you've made thus far has lead you to this place called "Here." So what will you choose to do now with this single present moment that holds all the unfulfilled potential in this seed of tomorrow? It may seem impossible to...

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Lost Your Holiday Twinkle?

Winter Stillness. Snowflakes falling, white on white. Twinkling lights, brightening the night. Fires burning to keep us warm. Hearts opening, friends linking arms. The space between notes, a silent sigh. Smiles between neighbors, stars up high. A memory of childhood,...

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More Gratitude? (Yes, Please)

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Muse Beacon with a Song

“Gratitude is the foundation for all prayer. When you say thank you, you fall into grace.” –Bob Sima Musicians who compose their own songs are constantly building a legacy, and this one is a pied-piper of Love. Bob Sima is part muse and the lyrics of his songs are...

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