Hello, blog friends!
Yep, it's true - another birthday approaches. This one, more than others, has evoked considerable reflection. Maybe it's the crazy times in which we live, maybe it's a growing awareness of personal finitude. Whatever the reason, I find myself revisiting life junctures. Do you do the same?
My writing adventure began with a memoir that wandered through much of my life. But today I'm simply sharing two poems. The first reflects on when I was 25 years old and living on Salt Springs Island, BC, Canada. The second poem tries to capture my current years.
What have I learned in the seven plus decades? Well, I'll spare you the list and focus on just one aspect of my journey. Life taught me through difficult challenges to value myself and what I believe. So, I walk away from situations that are unhealthy. If there is nothing I can do about the circumstance or people, I entrust it/them to the Divine and let it be. This simple process has brought much peace.
I hope you have a wonderful day. Let's all celebrate!
Yep, it's true - another birthday approaches. This one, more than others, has evoked considerable reflection. Maybe it's the crazy times in which we live, maybe it's a growing awareness of personal finitude. Whatever the reason, I find myself revisiting life junctures. Do you do the same?
My writing adventure began with a memoir that wandered through much of my life. But today I'm simply sharing two poems. The first reflects on when I was 25 years old and living on Salt Springs Island, BC, Canada. The second poem tries to capture my current years.
What have I learned in the seven plus decades? Well, I'll spare you the list and focus on just one aspect of my journey. Life taught me through difficult challenges to value myself and what I believe. So, I walk away from situations that are unhealthy. If there is nothing I can do about the circumstance or people, I entrust it/them to the Divine and let it be. This simple process has brought much peace.
I hope you have a wonderful day. Let's all celebrate!
the 25 year old me
the 70plus year old me
There's so much to be thankful for. Sometimes it takes a wet mountainside to show us the wonder of life. ❤️
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