beauty around you

Look closely at the beauty that surrounds you

See the natural way he smiles

The way she indulges in her ice cream cone

How playful those children are with one another

Each of these people have a story living in their hearts

They move their body

Create magic

Bravely make decisions

Look closely

Pay attention

Notice the small things

There is so much to learn

Trade your fear for curiosity

Jump into the unknown

Go outside

And live

our hearts are all beating

He reminded me
That we are all traveling down the same path
Each fighting our own insecurities
Trying to show the world our bravest face

He spoke of how others perceive us
And the control we have over that
How we cannot beat ourselves up over things
And to remember we aren't the only ones with these struggles

He reminded me
Of how we can own the battle
Be gentle with ourselves
Really feel how awesome this world is

He spoke from his perspective
And I totally understood where he was coming from
Being human is like
On the outside we are different, but inside we are all have a heart thats beating

getting here

It was a long journey to here
One she traveled alone
Carving her own path
Facing her deepest struggles
Falling down countless times
But always getting back up

She never knew she would end up here
Even though it was so close
And she past this place many times before

She never knew that her digging deep into herself
Would help her find her way home
But she was always digging, always seeking
Searching for the little things that fed her soul

A small studio apartment
Walls adorned with memories created
A red bicycle with a basket
Taking in her on countless adventures

The library and coffee shop
Being her home away from home
Pen in hand
Words flowing
She found her way to herself

And now she is here
Overflowing with love and gratitude
For this day
The journey that got her here
And the adventures that are yet to be

Love Notes

Do you dread going to your mailbox?

Knowing all that is going to be in there is bills and junk mail

Do you love it when you order something and it will arrive from the postman

Eagerly awaiting for that little package that will brighten up the phone bill and the valupak coupons

Our mailbox is a sacred space where things from afar arrive right at our doorstep

A tangible something that we can hold onto

When we open the little door of our mailbox

We never now what is going to be there

Bills, catalogs, and advertisements seem to find their way

But I want to invite you to bring a little sunshine to your mailbox

An idea has been blooming over here

Involving words shared and happy mail arriving right at your doorstep

A little piece of life that you can hold in your hand

Tuck in your pocket, or carry along with you

Words of wisdom arriving at your doorstep

And I would love for you to join in

The

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friendship

The creative bonds of friendship stringing us together
Sharing stories, listening to each others heart beats
Cheering from the sidelines
Pushing, nudging, helping each other to keep going on

There is much joy and light
Held deep within these creative fires
Sparks igniting, ideas flourishing
Dreaming, laughing, caring

There is heart and soul
Hope, hugs, and hand holding
Nourshment and tender care
Friendship, living and breathing

Life brings around individuals who get us once in a while
We must hold these individuals tenderly
Grasp onto their light
And nurture one another



mistakes were made

There was a lesson she needed to learn hidden deep inside of there
About kindness, patience, and using the correct words
Emotions build up inside of her, and then she cracks
Thoughts falling violently out of her mouth
Unable to catch them to regroup and reword
Feelings are hurt
Mistakes made
The things she said cannot be unheard

From a distance she sees how wrong she was
How she needs to slow down
Think before she speaks
Not let it all build up inside of her

This lesson will continue to present itself to her until she gets it
Time and time again it will rise up
This time she pauses
Apologizes for what has happened
Focuses on the hurt that was caused
Etches a plan in her head to create a new way