moments can change your life

There are moments in your life that happen. Moments you could not have thought up or dreamed about because you had no idea such a thing could ever occur. But somehow these moments present themselves. You are given the opportunity to embrace them and let them flow with you, guiding you along.

These moments are stepping stones in your life. Taking you from one place to the another. However, describing them as stepping stones does not seem adequate because these moments are life changing.  Opening up a whole new door of possibility. Breathing life into your tired heart. Holding you gently. Nudging you along. Encouraging you to keep your head held high.

Many times the individuals who change the course of our life forever are gone in the blink of an eye. Leaving you feeling in awe at the power of connection between individuals. So many people in this world. So many individuals we pass on a daily bases and interact with. But only a select few stirs ours heart and wakes us up. Only a handful have the ability to creep in and see below our outer protective barrier. Why is it that certain individuals connect and others do not? What is it that pulls us deeply into each other? What forms the space between others?  It is interesting to be roaming the roads of life. Meeting so many different individuals. Traveling down one path and then getting directed somewhere else all because of a brief encounter.

Strangers can open us up. They can stand before us and accept us exactly as we are in the moment. They do not know the past. They do not know our struggles. They just see you before them. Your heart in your hand ready to be revealed. You stand there in all of your being radiating who you are. And you never know if you will walk away with something new.  A new opportunity, a new friend, a new chance to take.

letting go

And the day came

When she dug her toes deep into the sand

And simply let go

Surrendering to the universe

All it has in store for her

beautiful life

It was here that she knew the journey was worth it

The struggles and the pain

They all helped to clear her heart

Open her up to see what it was that would truly feed her soul

There were many dark nights when she was lost

Stumbling and almost giving up hope

But she always pressed on

Stepping one small foot in front of the other

Unsure of what lies ahead of her

But knowing she had to continue down the path

And now she stands deeply rooted in love

So full of beauty and kindness

Her heart is overflowing with joy

The smile on her face radiates

As she twirls in the sunlight

And soaks in the beautiful life that she has created

the magic

There is magic in the air

And this time of year always brings me back to 2008

The year that my life changed courses forever

The year my eyes were opened up to a whole new world

And my heart was opened up to a whole new kind of love

Magic, swirling around

Enveloping me with hope

Nudging me forward

And kindly encouraging me to step deeply into myself

The woods was a safe haven for me

To show up, as I was

Not all put together

Scattered, bruised, and unsure of the path I was traveling

The woods accepted all of me.

There was magic pulling me in

And it held me gently

Each year at this time my mind travels back

To the paths I walked

The smiles from strangers

The kindness in the eyes of those I just met

New friendships were forming

A new understanding of me was taking shape

At the time I had no idea that those woods would change my life forever

I had no idea the power that magic held in this life

But it does

And I am living proof

I was once afraid of the world

And now I stand fearlessly in front of it

Embracing all that comes my way

And those friendships that were formed under the stars

They help to guide me on my path

And remind me of what lies deep within me

I am forever grateful for the magic that the woods held

How it enveloped me with safety

And opened my eyes to a loving way of living

Connecting

Life is a constant flow of individuals

Floating in and out of our lives

Some fall deep into our every day

Seeing us through thedarkness

Nudging us along as we face challenges

Holding our hand and laughing with us

Others stay only for a brief moment in time

Flying in right when we seem to need to them

They dig deep into our heart

And we are never the same

Even after they float away

The mark they left on us reminds us of their beauty

It does not matter how long an individual was in your life

What matters is the connection that you shared when you were together

The memories you created

The secrets you whispered

The skin you shed to show your true self

Theses connections push us a little father

Help us to grow a litte bit more

And bravely we can spread our wings and fly

No Regrets

It was not suppose to happen like this

But then again how was it "suppose to happen"

We both knew the circumstances surrounding the situation

We both knew where we stood

What we were getting into

Where it could possibly go

We knew it the entire time

Yet we did not let that stop us from opening the door

We did not let that stop us from telling our stories

Sharing pieces of our hearts

Taking each other along on our journey's

Knowing the reality never stopped us

And now here we both stand

I am here and you are there

And I am really glad we never let those things get in the way

Because I value the moments we spent together

I treasure the smiles and laughter

Even if they were fleeting

I am so grateful our paths crossed

And for a brief moment in time we let each other in