Moments

Even in the midst of staying hopeful and positive, we can acknowledge our moments of grief or sadness. We've had to say goodbye to so many friends and loved ones; and to so much of life as we knew it before. We can give ourselves permission to feel what we feel - and still stay strong. 

These are lyrics from my song "Everywhere." It's a reminder of how we carry the Spirit of those we love with us, always.

In my solitude

I sometimes think of you

Where I am lost, you'd know what to do

When I can't break free

Gripped by uncertainty

I go searching for some truth to comfort me

Deep in the night

When the answers come

I can smile

Feel the warmth of love rush through my soul

And I know, I know

I know that you're here

I feel you in the air

You're everywhere

And when I close my eyes

I can see so clear

That you are always here

You're everywhere with me

I'm filled with gratitude

Though you never truly knew

All you have done for me

Now I thank you

You have blessed me

Incredibly

Because of you, faith guides my destiny

I pray that you never doubt

What your life was all about

You touched us so

And I know

I know

I know that you're here

I feel you in the air

You're everywhere

And when I close my eyes

I can see so clear

That you are always here

You're everywhere with me

You stand with your wings

And all of these earthly things

Slip away, into the deep (Off to sleep)

The true you stays the same

You remain

Love,

T

Dream

There was this:

Then Zach started singing "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" (life is but a dream), which made me think of this:

So I looked up the story behind the song and found the poem which inspired it: "God God God" by Paramhansa Yogananda...

"...When boisterous storms of trials shriek,

And when worries howl at me,

I will drown their noises, loudly chanting:

God! God! God!

When my mind weaves dreams

With threads of memories,

On that magic cloth will I emboss:

God! God! God!

Every night, in time of deepest sleep,

When my peace dreams and calls, Joy! Joy! Joy!

My joy comes singing evermore:

God! God! God!..."

Like stepping stones, this stream of consciousness brings me to my most sincere wish for us all this week (and beyond) - that we may find peace and joy throughout our journey.

May the "God" of our own understanding, and the truth in our hearts, inspire and radiate Love and comfort. May we access that deepest part of the soul where dreams originate, and train ourselves to create sweet thoughts there.

Love,
T

60 Seconds of Tranquility

Sometimes the moment itself is more important than words. Here are some snapshots from this week's walks down the lane...

Hope you all had a lovely holiday and that you find moments of tranquility - even if just for a minute. 

Love,

T

Encouragement

"Go Girl! GO!"

An elder neighbor stood in her front doorway, held up her coffee cup and cheered me on. It was everything.

I didn't feel like running that day. I had to force myself. I was just going through the motions trying to keep up with a routine. With a genuine smile and a wave back, I picked up my pace. Soon enough, I had completed my big loop and was on my way home, thinking about how nice it had been for her to spur me on like that.

"You made it! YAY!" 

Before I knew it, there she was again, welcoming me back to the block. How wonderful!

I know we all know this... but what a lovely reminder it was that the simplest gesture of kindness can change the whole course of someone's day. That little act of encouragement truly made my whole week! Let's just keep it going and spread the Love a bit.

With a little encouragement...

Beautiful things can happen.

Love,
T