Do-Over...

Feeling out of sorts today. I didn't eat very well, I didn't do any of my usual routines and I got into bed late. But I'm not going to worry too much about it because tomorrow is another day and I can just start over ~ I'm grateful for my do-over!

Peace...

Feeling overwhelmed tonight... this picture brings me peace.

Alone...

Somedays, some weeks I just wish I had my "mommy" or " daddy" - that soft, safe place to fall when life has chewed you up and spite you out.  I have never had that and as much as I take care of myself and "be kind" it doesn't replace what the heart ache for - what every child should have available. I know I'm not alone in that feeling and it's not a unique feeling, but right at this present moment it feels like I am ALONE.

Deeply...

This was a leaf I found and it was leathery feeling and full of awesome texture!

A single leaf fell

Breath in deeply the fall air

Change is coming soon

Need...

"People don't always need advice. Sometimes all they need is a hand to hold, an ear to listen, and a heart to understand them."

Sometimes I shy away from talking with people about "whatever" I'm feeling because I find that there is advice to be heard or a judgement being made, when all I "need" ( most of the time) is a hand to hold, an ear to listen and a heart to understand. It's also a good reminder for me too. All most people want is "love."

Grandmother...

I was informed yesterday that I am now joining the rakes of all those that came before me called, "Grandmother." My emotions have swung to and fro but nine months from now I will meet my first grandchild! It's a strange feeling but one I can't wait to celebrate. I love you already "wee one"... my first born son ( my baby) is now having his own baby!

Normal...

An unexpected visit from a friend I haven't seen in a while... made me feel normal again! Sometimes I don't realize how "un-normal" I had been feeling, until that feeling returns. It was so nice to have that familiar connection again. It felt like a boost to my system, that was in much need of nourishment.

Creative Process...

This Christmas bulb in the picture is something I've been working on for a couple of days now. It's not perfect but that is okay and that is an unusual feeling for me when it comes to creativity. I just decided to wing it and see what I came up with. My oldest son got married two months ago and I wanted to make something using the invitation. Over my many years around this planet, I usually would not even attempt this project because I thought I might fail so I would never even start. So I have to say I'm quite proud of myself. I good feeling to close out another Christmas, another year!

Unconditional...

It's nice to have animals around, they remind me to love unconditionally. They offer unconditional love when I forget and need it the most. Tonight I'm feeling a little blue, and my sweet cats don't care, they just love me any old way!

The Forest...

For awhile now I've been trying to listen when I get a feeling that won't stop. All this week I've had this urge and silent persistence to go out into the forest and just "be" with it. Everyday I've let other things keep me from listening. So today I went. I can't say I know why, or that I came back with a revelation of sorts but I did listen and somehow that feels right. The forest has always been my "go to" when I need to know "all is well" and I'm right where I need to be in my life.