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Born with the soul of an artist and nurtured by my drive to explore the world and the human spirit . As a young adult I turned my attentions towards the culinary arts. It provided an outlet for creativity while providing for my material needs.As the years went by I came to realize that I was, in part ,denying the artist within due to fear and not wanting to be my mother's competitor.After escorting my mother through her end of life journey as her primary caregiver I came to realize that life is short and precious and I could no longer deny what and who I am. I am an Artist. An explorer . A lover of life .

Dreams and Adventure

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The crest of a mountain becomes  visible and anticipation  grows in my heart . Each  time there is a subtle building up of excitement  and alone , or not , I can’t help but smile a little . Or maybe  a lot .

My gaze is pulled towards the sky and then to overview of the landscape ahead .  Thrilling my senses and awakening inspiration  in my thoughts  .  Opening my arms as if that singular , simple act will welcome new adventures into  life .  Welcoming , inviting and daring the forces of my soul to come forward .

To be continued …

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Holding a Dream

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Joyous hand holding in a dream or was it you ? When you were there , you weren’t there .

And I loved you still . Lessons for hearing  my heart and soaring free …and to believe .

It’s up to me .

Dancing thoughts anchored by the presence  of you now twirling freely

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leaping into adventures  of this world and into ancient threads of humanity .

The power of release in a heartbeat and tender moments will never die . 

 

Freedom

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           When i loosen the hold on the mirror in my hand it’s easy notice  the heart muscle relax . The stories in the image that I see could change when they are set free .  Those stories ask me for freedom from time to time and I consider  it for a bit . And then it’s time to explore .

There is delicious laughter to be had and it’s free though sometimes there needs to be a reminder to seek it out . Then , of course , is the courage .  It’s magnificence can go unnoticed if you can imagine . It’s so dear and sometimes life changing . You may only notice  it’s friend  known as fear but courage often slips in quietly and opens a door . And there is freedom .

Heartbreak  has it’s own odd rewards .  It might  bring you to yourself and it might twist and turn you until you know that you can set it free .  Tears create comfort in their  release freeing you heal nearly unknowable woes .

When you clearly there is love and know it as a true companion you are free .

Imagine what Dreams May Come

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Imagine what Dreams May Come

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It’s so hard as you imagine it to be.  Vulnerable and at ease , cozy in a soft , upholstered  chair .  Classical piano sounds drift down the corridor from the radio left playing in the kitchen . Permission granted and there go the eyelids gently closing . A delicious nap and mid afternoon dreams to soothe the worries …

— To be continued

 

I’ll Meet You Where You Are

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I’ll Meet You Where You Are

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I’ll meet you where you are and from there  we can grow  .  I’ll meet you where  you are  and see where it goes . Offerings  of knowledge and  experience to go .  Learn as you will while I hear the hurting   in your questions and see trust opening a door  .

When we meet in  compassion it  leaves us room for laughter . And a song or two  later and some sweet stories come to life .  Suddenly we meet in new places of shared learning and expanded thinking .

Opening the door more and more until you are meeting me where I am .