Choosing......

Here, on the shore of tomorrow, I pitch my tent and make my stand. Ever edging out of what was into what will be, I choose for my own portion that which is.

So, I fly

Recently I began following a blog by Liz Lamoreux, a young artist - and so much more - living in the Pacific Northwest. Liz writes beautifully, and mindfully, about being present in the moment and, from that grounded place, creating a life of joy and creativity. Among her many talents, she creates jewelery of both beauty and soulfulness. One lovely piece she offers is a set of earrings in the shape of owls, and in her Etsy shop she tells the story of how they were created and named. Simply put, I loved that story. And so, with humble thanks to Liz, here it is for your inspiration. I have no doubt you'll leave this post with a smile, and with just a tiny pang deep in your chest.

"When life pushes me beyond what I know
When the joy fills me up
When the fear tries to settle in
When I am holding on to hope with each breath
When all this and more leads me to feel unsure of the next step,
sometimes I step outside, feel the warm sun upon my shoulders, look
up at the blue sky, and make one decision:
I fly."

"...and in the east they saw a star..."

O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy Perfect Light Photo credit, with thanks to The Big Picture