right there in person
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Deep in the woods of New Hampshire at Squam Arts Workshops I got to meet some of the amazing individuals who participated in the Love Notes Post Card project. It was a surreal experience for me.
I stood face to face with individuals who never knew me, but took a chance on me and my idea. It was amazing to get to hug them and chat with them and to hear in person their enthusiasm for the project. My one regret is not getting a photo with each of them.
I am feeling so deeply blessed and blown away. Who knew that one little idea would end up meaning so much to me and touching the lives of others.
The project will be happening again....and I look forward to it. I hope you will join in when it begins.
returning :: re-entering :: reflecting
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I just spent five magical days in the woods of New Hampshire gathering with friends and like minded souls. Stories were shared, dreams nurtured, words of love circling around. Something powerful happens when individuals gather. You see it at sporting events, feel the electricity at a concert, and even come upon it deep in the woods.
I entered these same woods five years ago ~ shy ~ quiet ~ unsure of myself ~ not knowing who I was. This time I emerged ~ grounded ~ strong ~ glowing ~ with a strong sense of who I am. It is beautiful to look back on the journey. To see where I was those five years ago and feel the strength, love, and courage I know embody. I am blessed to have witnesses to these moments. Individuals who were there five years ago and who stand beside me today, reflecting back to me all that has evolved.
I have many stories about moments in the woods. Words rolling around in my head that I want to share with you. But for now I will leave you with some words dear friends of mine have written. Hop on over to there sites as they eloquently share what it was like to gather, to be seen, to show up, and to just be.
** Mindy Lacefield ~ Squam
** Wish Studio ~ truly madly deeply :: postcards from Squam
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The journey began
With one single step towards each other
A glance from a distance
A warm hello
And the rest is history
It was unexpected
I was not even looking
Soaking in the beauty of friendship
And self discovery
And then he came along
He never tried to take me off my path
He stood beside me, cheering me on
Wishing me luck on my next adventure
Helping me brainstorm my next big idea
Believing that I could make it happen
He keeps me grounded
Makes me laugh, a lot
Holds my hand
And pulls me in close with a simple look
He makes me feel like I am home
filled with gratitude
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The second round of Love Notes is coming to a close. It flew by as if it was a dream. I almost feel it didn't happen at all. If I did not have the proof of the lovely post cards that have arrived in my mailbox I would think it was just a dream.
I am so grateful for everyone who has taken part in this project. Sending and receiving the post cards is one amazing thing. But what fills my heart with so much more joy is seeing what unfolds because of this project. The conversations started. New friendships blossoming. People meeting who never knew each other but were connected because of the project.
These moments have been beyond my wildest dreams and something I am so incredibly grateful for. When I first had the idea of Love Notes I did not realize it would blossom into this, and it has. My heart is filled with love and happiness.
one year
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Sitting side by side
One year later
One year stronger
Soaking in all the love
Taking a walk through our memories
Laughter erupting
Going back to our first date
Our first meeting
The very first time he walked in
The year flew by in a blink of an eye
We feel as if we have known each other forever
Going through our memories
We see how far we have come
How much is held dear to us
How close we have grown
How intersected we are
A year ago we were each traveling alone
Carving our own paths
Trying to figure it all out
But now we have each other
To lean on
To laugh with
To remember
It has been a beautiful year
