filling up my heart

It is the little things in life that fill us up with love and happiness. Those tiny slivers of light that infuse us with hope.  These precious moments create our days and inspire us to go after our dreams.  For each of them, no matter how small they are I am grateful.  Here is a sliver of moments that have been filling my well.

*  a walk after work with me and my camera.  it has been to long since we have been together

*  a phone conversation with Mindy, this girl totally rocks my world!

*  the smell of spring in the air

*  words spilling onto the paper

*  taking time for myself to open a book

*  laughter amongst friends

*  windows and doors opening up

*  feeling him curl up next to me in the middle of the night

*  light spilling into my car on the drive home

*  photographs that bring me back

What is filling up your heart these days?

taking hold of life

It was here

On the waters edge that she was ready to listen

The sound of the ocean healed her

The voice from within spoke calmly

Nudging her to observe her surroundings

Soak in the beauty, the peace, the warmth

She picked up her demons

The ones who have been trailing her for to long

And tossed them far into the ocean

They have been hanging around to much lately

Dragging her through the mud kicking and screaming

She was strong enough to let go

And so she did just that

There was no grand gesture, no harsh words said

Just a simple goodbye as they splashed into the sea

And the weight from her shoulders was lifted

She was in control now

Ready to write her own story

Create her next adventure

With camera and notebook in tow she stepped forward

Into the one life that was hers, the life she was choosing to live

crafting my life map

Time is moving past me at warp speed

I reach out trying to slow it down but cannot get a firm grip

The days pass

quickly

My senses dimmed, I am a machine put to work

A whirlwind of change has swept me off my feet, guided me from the path I knew

I am seeking out a different way to travel

Charting an unknown course

My life has been forever altered

I am exactly where I am suppose to be,

I just need to discover the balance between work, play, love, and soul

I do not have a map to guide me

I will paint my own, undertaking the ever changing terrain

With an open mind and a heart filled with love I will journey forward

who you are with

We will each go on many adventures throughout life

Ride the roller coaster of emotions

Have incredible highs and deep dark lows

There will be moments of truth and joy

And moments where we hang our head and cry

A whole spectrum of emotions will run through us

There will be the every day

Getting up, brushing our teeth, going to work

Navigating through our daily routine

Every moment adds a layer to who we are

A memory created

An unexpected twist taking us in a new direction

It does not matter where our feet are standing

What is important is the bonds we have formed along the way

And the individuals we stand with

The friendships and love that have been carefully crafted

As each of you travel on your journey

You have found each other

To laugh with, support, dance, cry, even drink margaritas with

You are there for each other

Showing up exactly as you are and being embraced with love

These moments that make up our life

Leaving a mark on our soul

And we are never the same

Embrace them when they come your way

For they are a rare precious jewel

That needs to be treated with kindness and respect

Because in life

It is not about where you are

But who you are with

bringing dreams to life

The idea is right there
Living in your heart
It wants to come out and experience the journey

It may be difficult
Heart ache may occur
But that is the risk you have to take
Put it all out on the line, and leap

Bold achievements do not occur easily
But with hard work, sweat, and tears they are possible
So strap yourself in, dig in your heal and take the chance

through the journey

It was a journey
One step at a time leading me here
Where I feel safe, confidante, brave
Placing all the contents of my heart on the table
Nothing is hidden
Everything is talked about
Laughter, smiles, and hand holdingswirling around

I stand deeply in who I am
And am encircled with love and support
My heart has grown stronger
As I love fearlessly
And it swells with gratitude and pride

There were moments when I was lost
And there will continue to be those moments
I have taken wrong turns
Got lost and lead off track
But I always found my way back

Back to the person that is me
Looking at the sunshine in life
Grateful for all that surrounds me
Soaking up the outdoors
Laughing long into the night
Creating pieces of inspiration
And writing from my heart

I love the journey I am on in life
The individuals I encounter
The stories I hear
The connections that are made

I love creating along side others
Sharing our vulnerabilities
Supporting one another
Seeing each other for exactly who we are

I have struggled, fought, and dreamed my way to here
I opened up and allowed myself to be seen
Not just in the moments of beauty
But in my darkest moments as well
I have shared all of it

We are each human
Fighting our own battles
Struggling with our own inner demons
We are more alike than we sometimes know
The demons that speak to you, also speak to me
We are not alone in our struggles
We do not have to hide behind our fears

We are all in this together
Longing for connection, seeking out love
We are here for one another
To listen, encourage, and share our truths

My heart is overflowing with love tonight
For all that surrounds me
For my family, who is beyond amazing and always makes me laugh
For my friends, who I have created beautiful memories together
For the love of my life, who I feel so at home with
For all that is in my life, I am grateful

Through the lightness and the darkness
Each of it providing me something to carry along on my journey
I am grateful