Learning to rise.

"I am learning to rise,
above all that,
 learning the thin life,
waking up to praise
everything in this world
  that is strong and beautiful."

 -Mary Oliver

Hello :)

  I'm just in bed awaiting the snow that is supposed to fall tonight.

  As much as I hate the cold and slush... it makes everything so much lovelier.  

This song is quite gorgeous. I suppose I wouldn't expect anything less coming from the always brilliant Mumford & Sons.  Their earnest, earthy, and intimate approach to music almost lifts their music into the spiritual realm.

Sweet Dreams. :)

"Spin me 'round just to pin me down on the cover of this strange bed.

But I'll be home in a little while

Lover I'll be home."

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Into your eyes.

I used to fall for objects, 
moments, words and art
shying always from people, 
a gypsy soul at heart.

But now

leaning into new days,
 shifting with the tides.

I throw my fears toward the horizon,
 as I fall into
 your eyes.

"Love it will not betray you, dismiss or enslave you

It will set you free

Be more like the man

you were made to be.

There is a design 

An alignment to cry

Of my heart to see

The beauty of love as it was made to be."

Hold on to what you believe.

Wednesday.  So.  Sleepy.   But life is really good right now.... 

and I hope the same for you all. :)

 A little inspiration on this rainy day in New England (yes I'm finally here!!):

"You can feel the whole world and still feel lost in it.  So many people are in pain- no matter how smart or accomplished- they cry, they yearn, they hurt.  But instead of looking down on things, they look up, which is where you should be looking too.  Because when the world quiets to the sound of your own breathing, we all want the same things: comfort, love, and a peaceful heart."

-Mitch Albom

Here's a little gem by Mumford and Sons.  

I think this band is not only poetic but also completely inspirational.

Have a great night. :)

"Hold on to what you believe in the light

when the darkness has robbed you of all your sight."

As you fall into it.

Imagining you

moving like snow

to where I wait.
Harmonic and wondrous.

Dissimilar and bright.
Calmly and quietly changing my land

as you fall into it

light as air

yet noticed

and necessary.

"And I took you by the hand

And we stood tall,

And remembered our own land,

What we lived for.

And there will come a time, you'll see,
with no more tears.

And love will not break your heart,
but dismiss your fears.

Get over your hill and see
what you find there,

with grace in your heart

and flowers in your hair."