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YOU’LL MAKE IT THROUGH

When life holds challenges, the best way for me to get through them is with positivity. I especially appreciate laughter and believe that humor is great way to alleviate stress. Continue reading

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IMPERMANENCE

Impermanence – so many lessons were held in a single day. Accepting that nothing is permanent is tough with things we want to maintain, but it’s also a good thing for difficult situations. If there was a cure for everything in my life – it was love.
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I HEAR YOUR VOICE

What a blessing that at this time in my life, I can do all the things I love – without worry and stress. Everyday is precious! Continue reading

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MY PINKY, MY HERO

“It could have been worse” is a true statement. It allows for gratefulness at how things turned out. But for me it wasn’t comforting, because it reminded me of the foolish risk I took. I searched for a more comforting replacement thought. My mantra became: I would definitely make it through. Continue reading

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A DATE WITH INSPIRATION

It was fun thinking of ideas for this post’s title. I started with “I had a lot of dates.” Another one that didn’t make the cut was: “I’m not out of date; wrinkles can be beautiful!” But the title I chose was very satisfying. Every time I picked up my paintbrush, I had a date with inspiration! Continue reading

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YOU ARE MY WINGS – PART 3

My “Wings” are:
1) the artistic and musical gifts I was born with. But, I have given a gift to myself by exploring them in any way I choose.
2) my vulnerability and willingness to open my heart.
3) the resulting beautiful connections I have made with other hearts that uplift and support me. Continue reading

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PEACEFUL AND INSPIRED-PART 3

Many times, the effort that is put into something goes into another unplanned direction that I believe can be just as worthy. Continue reading

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AS YOU TRAVEL-PART 2

That is where I am living now. Every day, I nurture and rediscover more of my inner child. And even though I infrequently travel, love guides every interaction.
My heart is my home! Continue reading

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LEMON TREE

My story about the overgrown lemon tree in my backyard does not carry a song. It does, however, accompany a painting that I finished last week. Continue reading

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MY COUSIN, DEBBIE

I am going to miss you and your sweet smile, dear Debbie. Continue reading

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