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A Slow Morning

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The moments are delightfully and peacefully slow . A slight breeze , intermittent birds singing and gentle sunshine affording a sense of cheeriness .

A day free from outside obligations means the inspiration and joy are free to flow . The space for wandering thoughts and spontaneity relieve pressures forced upon the nervous system from a world of expectations .

Free to feel the quietness and the calm and delighting in the subtle beauty of a changing breeze or a small bird flying by while the cat , Miss Millie , naps at the foot of the bed .

In the current sate of our tumultuous world a slow morning is now survival . A nervous system forced to be “on” all of the time is doomed so I embrace a slow morning now more than ever .

There is so much beauty in this world why the need to destroy and conquer ? It seems that some men would rule over ashes that they’ve created then allow others to thrive and shine . Who knows what’s coming next so I will float in the flow of a slow morning whenever I am able to.

At Waters Edge

Giving Freedom to Wanderlust

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As someone with wanderlust this week brought two lovely opportunities that fullfilled

that desire . One I created for myself a few days ago . I travelled west to the shores of the pacific ocean along the Olympic Peninsula . The other was yesterday and one that where I went in the other direction .. East over a mountain pass enjoying the sights of a beautiful National forest along the way . An event that my daughter was participating was the destination and a joy .

It is a type of freedom . And it is freeing for my mind , my spirit , the untethered soul . The air lighter , the old growth trees standing high and magnificent , an eagle soaring , hawks circling …the sight of an alpine lake whose color is so breathtakingly beautiful that it seems like a dream .

Two lane roads with a bounty of nature on both sides and then arriving . Catching glimpses of the ocean through tall pines as I walked down a winding trail to the shore . And at last . The waves rolling onto shore , the sea breezes , the sounds …deep , slow breath . Both peaceful and joyous . Dear wanderlust I a so very grateful that I gave you freedom this weekend .

Brave New World

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It was , somewhere , within our inner knowing that this so called man trump would wreak havoc upon on us . Upon our democratic rule of law and attempt unethical deals with our adversaries but THIS ?

It made me heartsick . I am , for the first time , feeling a deep disgust and an unwillingness to forgive those that chose this .

I cheer with all of my heart , mind and soul for the new European alliance . I wish to join them . The love for humanity , the integrity and strength of character as well as actions is inspired . It is filled with possibility . And it is filled with courage . All so lacking in the american president and his coconspirators .

I stand with Europe . I stand for freedom . And I stand with the rule of law .

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Healing Our Hunger

Imagery and Poetry for Ending Food Insecurity

By Barbara L. Chapman

Freedom to Be with Gentle Breezes and Birdsongs

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The air is refreshingly cool this morning even though the sun is bright . I savor and relish in this mornings when I don’t have to go rushing off .

The morning quietness is a freedom all its own . Freedom from the harsh sounds of this world’s man made demands . Freedom society’s pushes and pulls . Freedom from the dictates of ego and one’s not your own .

Awakening gently into a new day of birdsongs dancing through the air and with light , cool breezes ever so subtly caressing the awakening joy of the freedom to just be .

The toils and turbulence of yesterday’s work day are nearly gone and in its place a quiet, deep peace .

What is freedom if it is not to awaken every day knowing that you can be who your are .

Gentle breezes and birdsongs and loving contemplation is my freedom today .

Waking to Peace

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“Waking to a day free from the pulls of commitments allows for time and experiences to unfold with ease .

Early morning peacefulness , just before sun up , cool breezes and lone song birds seeming to take turns heralding the day’s arrival as I become aware of my breath . Slow and deep .

The light , beautiful and inviting , expands with subtlety like a whisper . I even catch a glimpse of a dragonfly floating by .

Mornings like this a cherished gift of this life . “

Words and art by

Barbara L. Chapman – Fine Artist at chapman-art

An Inviting View

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A seemingly endless sky with it’s changing beauty opening the way toward imaginings.

And flowing deep waters inspiring joyous movement and possibilities .

While being held along the shores by old growth trees mixed with new inviting a sense

of comfort and continuity . There is a mystery , perhaps a bit magnificent , in the

mists that move in between the mountains and the flowing waters .

In an outwardly quiet pause the view invites me to expand my spirit and soar .

Painting by Barbara L. Chapman

‘A Puget Sound View’ Acrylic on stretched canvas 18×24″ Available for purchase

Soul self

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I looked out upon the East River as a little girl from my bedroom window . I watched the night sky change with the celestial cycles , I watched fiery as well as calm , delicate sunsets . It was enchanting and yet also grounding . I felt more connected to my deeper self because of these moments .

The quietness , the aloneness that allowed for these experiences also created some separation from the day to day lighter side of living .

At the age of eight years old I wrote a letter to the President of the United States . ”Dear Mr. President , Please get everyone to love each other and then we will have peace .” The letter was mailed . I received a brochure of the White House in response . I was thrilled because it meant that my letter had arrived .

That little girl with the old soul is still me . And since then have discovered the joy of laughter and spontaneity . 

The fireworks Tonight

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The light returns and we rejoice in dreams of a new beginning .

A new year about to begin and we might reflect upon what’s gone by …

or dive in deeply into hopes for what we will create in the coming days .

Dancing into joy , lightly moving through quietness of the unspoken desires

and welcoming the healing of laughter that is sparked in spontaneity .

Delight rises up from within the heart , sometimes catching us by surprise . It is a delight .

Twirl , look up , imagine ….embrace love . Live generously and the world expands . Unfolding unceasingly .

We don’t know what we don’t know so let go and live in joyous generosity .

Happy New Year !

love

Barbara L. Chapman

The Summer Sun

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The summer sun rising ,quickly dissipating the early morning dark, bringing a strong of day and of what it might become .

Bright and strong and barely a breeze and birds coming into their songs as a cat excitedly watches them flit about .

It is the best bit now before people begin to move to and fro . When the quietness is freedom and the stillness a welcome respite .