Category: My Open Heart

From Above

From above the wind is brisk this morning From above the treetops are clear From above the hills can be seen wide and far.   Surrounded by these rolling ridge tops, the world from above appears whole Surrounded by trees completely, my world is held secure Surrounded by blue skies, the world beyond is just…

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She Held My Heart

The quiet in my meditation was all around me, completely holding me. My breathing slowed to allow a deep in-and-out movement that created a calm, focused rhythm. My mind accepted the quiet, began to follow the breath and in doing so, it brought along my fragile heart. My intention was to give-in to the dance I have…

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The Way Forward

Fear comes to tell me I can’t be sure of what I need to do next. Fear whispers that I may be moving too quickly. Fear holds me in its grip saying, moving forward means leaving Kathy behind.   Sadness comes to remind me of how moving forward can feel. Sadness holds my loss ever…

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Grandma’s Desk

The puppies are lying on the floor at the side of the chair. The glow of the candle casts a warm light on all of us. I sit at Grandma’s desk that once was Kathy’s favorite place to write.   The richness of the wood now serving as my writing surface feels comforting. The elevated…

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It’s True What They Say

It’s true, what they say…. Love is right here, it’s in and around me. It is present even when I am not looking. It shows itself even when I least expect it.   It’s true, what they say…. Spirit is right here, it’s in me and around me. I do not have to go looking…

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