forever

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Forever

I looked the word up in the dictionary because I wanted to know what it meant

"Without ever ending, eternally, continually, incessantly, always"

"An endless or seemingly endless period of time"

That is what I found

That is what they say it means

But what I wonder is

Does anything last forever?

Is there anything we we can rely on, forever?

Should it even be a word in the dictionary?

Should it be a word ever spoken from our lips?

Is there anything in your life that has stayed the same since it began?

Anything that has lasted forever?

Everything changes

Ebbing and flowing with time

Seasons come and go

And so do people

We grow and learn

Never the same forever

Nothing is the same forever

Yet we toss around the world

Speaking it from our lips as if it holds power

But what power could it hold when we never keep the promise?

What ground does this forever word have to stand on?

What does forever really mean?

Gratitude

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Feeling so much gratitude in my heart

Each and every day

Filled up to the brim

Love, kindness, laughter

Each of these things are a part of my daily life

They weave their way into everything I am doing

From the smallest task to the biggest decision

They show up

Ready to take on the world

These three elements guide me

Carry me safely on my journey

There is much I have to be thankful for

An amazing family that is always there for me

Great friends who hold up the mirror and don't let me stray to far off my path

Finding the love of my life and spending beautiful days together

Two wonderful jobs that I enjoy going to

A great apartment to come home to each and every night

Sunshine

Laughter

Smiles and tears

The ability to take adventures with creative souls

Conversations deep into the night

You wonderful individuals who show up here and support me

And the joy of having each day 

The list could go on and on

I am grateful

As I write this I am smiling from ear to ear

My eyes filling up with tears

I am so deeply blessed

Thank you

sharing my words

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Today I am over the moon excited

I have had the honor to share my words in two other places today

I hope you will take the time to stop by and visit

You can find me over

here on Jen Lee's site

Sharing how I tend to my soul

And take time to listen to what my heart needs

Also my very first post on you

heART makes a difference

 is up

I feel so blessed to be a part of this incredible collaboration

There have been so many beautiful things  already, and we have just begun

The rain drops are falling from the sky

So curl up under your covers with your tea in hand

And come stop by and say hello

You know I love seeing you

standing tall

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She stood tall

Even when she felt others around her drifting away

She knew she had to keep reaching

Continue dreaming

Stretching, growing, loving

This was the journey she was cultivating

These were the steps she was destine to take

So she stood tall

In the face of adversity

When others didn't belive in her

She believed in herself

And she pressed on

Standing tall in who she was

Going after what her heart was singing

Letting go of the things she could no longer hold onto

Allowing new things to wash over her

She stood tall

your path

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The path is laid out before you

All you have to do is have the courage to take the first step

Each step you take opens you up to a world of possibility

New adventures

Things you never even knew existed before

Learning, growing, healing

As you meet new individuals

Your heart opens up

You learn to be a little gentler with yourself

Embrace your individuality

Forgive yourself for past mistakes

You learn how to show up in a room full of people

As yourself

Boldly standing in who you are

And feeling confidante, strong, and alive

You delve deeper into what moves you

And you soak this in

Allowing these simple pleasures to be a part of your daily life

You begin to listen to what your heart and mind are saying

Standing peacefully with the two

Wiser for taking the time to get to know yourself

You allow your path to open up before you

As it ebbs and flows so do you

Taking risks

Laughing wildly

Feeling the sun shine down on you

This is your life

And you are going to continue to soak it in