slowing down :: sparkling and shining

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I choose this moment to slow down
Pause
Soak in all the goodness that had unfolded the past few days
There was laughter, so much laughter
I feel more in love, deeper and deeper
We were on the move going from one thing to the next
Having so much fun

But here in this moment we paused
The warm are caressing our skin
The sun shining
Each of us looking around, counting our blessings
Grateful for this moment, for this trip, for each other
It was beautiful
No words needed to be said
We each felt the love, the gratitude, the beauty of the day

We stopped on the path
Snapped some photos
Smiled at one another
And knew
That the love we have is eternal
So easily we got along
So happily we dive deep into our time together
What we have is a rare gift and we appreciate it so very much

It is the ordinary moments in life
That make it extraordinary
And we must appreciate these moments
Slow down
Soak them in
Be right where we are
And be present to those we are with
It is in those simple moments that life sparkles and shines


on the road

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It is on the road where inspiration strikes me
When I am out experiencing the world
Old stories re-emerge
New stories are created
Each interweaving and forming the skin that I step deeply into

It is on the road where dreams unfold
And new dreams are shared
A renewed sense of courage is evoked
I speak from the heart
And furiously jot down notes so that I never forget

It is on the road where I travel far from home
But arrive so deeply in tune with myself
Seeing the world through new eyes
Opening up to unknown experiences
And sinking into what I know to be true

Love, light, and laughter emerge when we take the time to tend to them

the magic of the streets

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The streets were filled with people coming and going.  Visitors from all over the world.  I was in awe.  A new place to explore.  New adventures unfolding right in front of us.

I had no expectations of San Francisco and we did not have many concrete plans of what we would do when we got there.  The only thing for sure on our agenda was to see two baseball games.  Other that we let the city guide us.

We walked a lot.  The streets opening up, inviting us to explore.  We ventured near the water and got drawn towards the music of the seals.  Old video games made us giggle and delicious restaurants invited us in.

We drew closer to one another.  Holding hands.  Telling old stories.  Sharing our hearts and ideas for the future.  We traveled far from home but felt closer than ever to one another.

Travel has a way bringing people together by opening them up new sites and possibilities.  Traveling is one of my favorite things to do and he is my favorite travel companion.  

travel

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"We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next to find ourselves.  We travel to open our hearts and eyes and learn more about the world than our newspapers will accommodate.  We travel to bring what little we can, in our ignorance and knowledge, to those parts of the globe whose riches are differently dispersed.  And we travel, in essence, to become young fools again - to slow time down and get taken in, and fall in love once more."  - Pico Iyer

I have just returned from San Francisco and Napa.  My heart is full.  My soul is happy.  More stories and images coming soon.  

Online Class Offering :: Love Notes Special Delivery

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Writing is a tool for me to work through, let go, and dig deep into the moments of my life.  The page holds my thoughts.  It never once judges and provides me the space to show up.  Writing is my healing space that I turn to time and time again.

Come along with me on a writing adventure and learn how writing can become a tool for you as well.  You do not need to consider yourself a "writer" to participate.  If you can write a list you can use writing as a tool in your life.

Throughout the five week writing adventure we will explore:
   * Week One  ~ Easing into self love
   * Week Two ~ The stories we tell ourselves
   * Week Three ~ Rediscovering who we are
   * Week Four ~ Using words to dream big and make things happen
   * Week Five ~Bringing it all together.  Integrating writing into our lives

Class Objective:  Lean how to show up to the blank page and not be intimidated to tell the stories that we have tucked into our hearts.  Discover the healing powers of writing by telling these stories, letting some of them go, and moving forward as our best selves.

Where:  Online, self paced class.  Lessons are delivered directly to your email box.  You are able to go at your own pace, go back to pieces that really resonate with you, and use the lessons over and over again.

When:  Starting Sunday, September 15th for five weeks

Why:  Because the page can save your life.  Opening your heart to writing can bring you back to yourself, help guide you in a new direction, and give you a space to dream and grow.

Cost: $49


If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me at lovenotesjb@gmail.com