Journey of the Heart

I believe strongly in the Keeping of Days… I believe in accepting the invitation of auspicious moments in time which call us to celebration, solemnity, growth, or change. Beyond the notion of mundane resolutions, I believe we are always being called to align the earthly expression of our being with our Highest, Deepest Soulful Self. New Year's Day can be acknowledged as such a Day of Soulful Opportunity.  Artwork by Ian Marke Keeping of Days by Brigid Clare Oak Thou Who Art Life, Thou Who Art Love, Holy One of Blessing, Beauty, and Balance, with hope and trust, I fall into Your future, and surrender to the story You are writing for me. With gratitude, I glance back upon the turbulence of the last year; the lessons learned through life-altering moments of terror, resolve, and hope~ aware that Your greatest gift is the moment…this moment; the space between each thought and action, the womb wherein Decision plants the seed...

I’m a reflective person and even more so during winter months… I fold inwards, similar to a seed in the earth. My mind, body and spirit need this time of year for introspection. I know for sure these last few weeks have been incredibly insightful. It’s almost as if I’m watching a black and white movie of my past and it’s finally integrating, into full color with my present. I believe we find pearls in our darkness and difficulties; one of the sea’s many gifts. I also believe the stars are where we came from. It is how we are connected.  Every year seems epic until I review the current and I can hardly believe how much I’ve filled into the seams of what I thought was a frayed silk bag. Healing is amazing. It comes from inside and out. One of the tools I use to process the bursts of introspection, is writing. I write nearly every day. Most of what I write isn’t for others to read. It’s meant to be tucked next to my heart and processed. I did though achieve a heroic goal and start...