Friends.....

How I love my friends! They are all so unique and different, each with their own gifts to share. After our time together I always leave full - full of love, laughter and a feeling of being connected to all the good in life. We are present for each other and our children. There is enough space for each person to be fully appreciated for just "BEING". We radiate compassion and love and it spreads like the ripples on a pond. I feel truly honored to be in the presence of such wonderful people I call FRIENDS, as we dance with acceptance of who we are and live life in the present moment. As we give and take from each others basket of friendship, sharing all that life gives us. My life and the lives of my children are made richer and happier because of all of you. Thank you for sharing your moments with us, letting us take part in each of your families.

Happy.......

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY - TO ALL

Breath in, breath out

ENJOY........

Pencil yourself in....

Years ago I had a friend I met in a writing class and when the class ended we would met once a week at a coffee shop to encourage each other and to take time to write together. We would share stories about our day to day journeys and she always encouraged me to pencil myself in on the calendar just as I would a doctors appointment. She showed me on her calendar where she made an appointment with herself once a week and I was always amazed because I couldn't seem to allow that to happen. I chalked it up to she was a grandmother, no children living at home and had a stable life. But looking back I can see it wasn't about what she had and what I didn't, it was about valuing myself enough to show up. To be there for me. I was there for everyone BUT ME!

She would be proud to know I am working on that. I penciled myself in yesterday, showed up and went to a Women's art group just to play. I am doing more and more of that these days. Thank you dear friend for your words.........