I will speak my truth no matter the consequence.
All those little lies
I’ve told myself
and others–
all those strategies
and coping mechanisms
the little dances I’ve done
–each one a little death
killing a part of my spirit.
For the sake of what?
Safety? Ha!
Security? Ha!
Being liked or approved of? Ha! Ha!
What image to uphold save the one in the mirror of my soul?
No more lies.
Only Truth.
The above picture was taken in a moment of just allowing myself to wander and be present for the present, the GIFT of the moment. Read on… I haven’t been writing here much because I’ve been so SO busy lately. not always busy with “work” but sometimes just with BEing. It’s true that i have…
Go ahead sort parse compartmentalize try to contain the uncontainable put it in boxes and tame it Go ahead and try The River will always flow the Wildness will always BE You can resist it or embrace it Either way, it will not be denied The River will always flow I choose SURRENDER (it’s less…
It is my belief that play brings miracles. I have been in a bit of a dark place and have needed to lighten up a bit. I know I need to tickle, laugh, play, dance, frolic….all of it. Just now I opened my Hafiz book, “The Gift”, translated by Daniel Ladinsky to this wonderful, affirming…
I wrote this Artist’s Prayer back in 2001, long before I had conceptualized “Live Your Truth, Love Your Life”. It’s interesting to me how often that theme comes up here. Life works in mysterious ways… Dearest Spirit help me find truth and love in all of my work and my life. Bolster me with strength…