This week Awesome Stories brings you environmental urgency. The Time for Action is Now Many of you know how much I love nature. As my recent Soulful Sunday post explored, nature is my go-to happy place for peace, nourishment, and restoration. And I firmly believe that many of the world’s problems are a direct result…
Room With a View ~ art to feed my heart food to nourish my body a home full of love ~ My heart is happy! My new digs are pretty wonderful. The house is full of art and artistic touches like this cozy reading nook, including a beautiful stain glass lamp that gives the room…
Foggy Fun ~ the rime or not the rime this is the essential riddle tiny ice crystals frozen in time playing muse to weather’s fiddle on this foggy winter day ephemeral beauty on display wind, cold, and fog at play highlighting a wintery bouquet ~ My friend Kristin Jones shared a collection of beautiful photos…
This week Soulful Sunday explores the nurturing power of nature. I’ve been feeling the call of nature. One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. ~ William Shakespear I’ve been busy getting ready for another move. One that I hadn’t planned on. My landlord asked me to move out of the house so she…
Be My Valentine ~ exquisite feelings explode rushing through my being delightful smells linger the musky scent of desire pleasure traversing my body alluring attractions arise with bonds of love and lust life without you unfathomable our hearts entwined epic love or addiction pass the chocolate ~ Happy Valentine’s My Sweet! 🙂
Layers of Love ~ lust eros attraction layers of love budding connection rainbows, sunsets, flowers a few of my favorites love building silent connections friendship, siblings, marriage, partners the sacred dance of love joins hearts and minds ~ To honor February and Valentine’s Day, I wrote my first etheree poem. May your life be a…
This week Awesome Stories brings your hemp reform. Hemp Legal Under New Farm Bill This might be one of the biggest reforms to farming in the last 80 years. The 2018 Congressional Farm Bill, which included a provision that legalizes hemp in the U.S., was passed and signed by President Trump just before Christmas. As…
Abstract Reflections ~ murky shadows form sunlight dancing on water abstract reflections ~ dreams hidden below waiting to be brought to life tides of creation
Natural State ~ moss covered rocks scraggy oak trees, limestone bluffs fresh running rivers some of my favorite things found in the natural state ~ The nickname for Arkansas is the Natural State due to its scenic beauty, abundant wildlife, forests, and clear rivers and lakes. The rugged Ozarks are filled with craggy limestone…
Walking in Wonder ~ water painting time layers of sandstone forming ancient sentinels protect the valley below guardians over lost dreams ~ I’ve seen many beautiful photos of Bryce Canyon National Park, but this one from a friend really caught my attention. I love the amazing sandstone formations that look like sentinels watching over the…
Field of Dreams ~ laying in golden fields grasses softly swaying caressing my body and soul I play with possibilities dreams seeded in fertile fields of imagination and spirit I release them to God and emerge renewed ~ In reality, I only hiked by this field, but later had the sense of possibility playing in…
This episode of Soulful Sunday explores the power of play. Play is so important to optimal child development that it has been recognized by the United Nations as a right of every child. ~ Kenneth Ginsburg Children learn (through play) critical life skills for mental, physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and communication development. A growing…
Serengeti Sunset ~ serengeti nights giraffes strolling the desert messengers of love ~ I really like this art print by Kirt Tisdale. Kirt is a talented artist who enjoys creating custom images using a variety of digital techniques. I appreciate that he shares his techniques and processes for others to learn. This image is from…
Mary Returns Home I told myself that I wouldn’t write a tribute to Mary Oliver. The internet is filled with tributes, eulogies, mourning, and celebration of her poetry. But Deborah Brasket’s soulful reflections on Mary and her poetry, along with Mary’s own words demanded to be acknowledged. So I humbly bow to the powers of…
This week Soulful Sunday explores the power of aroma. Soul Scents ~ sweet aromas rise awakening the senses the sent of heaven ~ Aromas have the power to transform our emotional and energetic state. In a fun word association, miracles and gifts are called heaven sent while certain aromas are considered heavenly scents. Smell is…
