The Joy of Rediscovering a Favorite Quote

Love this quote so much.

It whispers healing to me,

one who has long struggled 

with feeling "too big."

But what if

there is no apology necessary

for taking up so much space?

Even more,

what if I am beautiful just as I am?

Well, wouldn't that be something?

Something indeed.

Blessed be.

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St. Brigid's Day Treat

Happy Imbolc, too!

I treated myself to these 

beeee-you-tiful coral roses. 

Smiling because I circled around them 

like 3 times 

and then decided 

it really was ok to go ahead 

and bring them home with me.

(I think they were calling out to me)

And ever since?

There have been oodles of smiles.

🏮 . 🕯 . 💚

Blessed be.

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Savoring January - Day 15 - Beauty

January sky

#SavouringJanuary2018

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Joyflower

Going thru some old photos on my phone today

and I happened upon this delightful beauty.

Thanks for the surprise, 

Auntie Joy! 

🌻

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . . .

Hubby and I ran some postcards out to Lawrenceville

and, while we were there,

we walked around the square a little bit.

❤️

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Morning Glory

❤️   .     🍁   .     ❤️

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August Break 2017 :: Day 3 - Roses

Roses, 

both flowers and the color palette, 

call to my soul, 

especially when blended 

with angels and hearts. 

 💞  .  💐

#augustbreak2017

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Welcoming Our Newest Little Lamb

Baptized our sweet niece, 

Juniper Hope, 

this morning. 

 May she always walk 

in God's Light, Beauty, Joy, 

and Grace.

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Headed Home

Another pillar in hubby's church has passed.

This was our beauty-filled view

on our way home from her visitation.

May Reba rest in peace.

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Happy Birthday Tree Love

Lookie at the birthday love that arrived today's mail!! 

My dear artist sister-friend, 

who has been hearing me speak fondly of them for almost 9 years now, 

painted a picture of my beloved 4 Sisters for me! 

Plus! 

The Dogwood Twins are there too 

and, just like in real life, 

are standing a little ways from their big sisters, 

down on the right.

And!

It brought *such* delight 

to notice that all of their shadows 

are angel wings!

Her sweet thoughtfulness couldn't be more perfect! 

Blessed be. 

💕💕💕

#ABirthdayGiftIsNeverEverLate

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Anchors of Change

Awake in the wee hours Thursday morning,

I pulled images from a magazine that drew me.

That evening, I put them together in a collage.

(This mandala is my 98th)

I kept reading "Authors" as

"Anchors"

and that feels right.

All are pearls of wisdom when walking thru big changes

like I am both at work 

and in my family of origin.

Rest

Say yes 

(to listening well and to what feels right)

Be in the now

Believe 

Simple Beauty

⚓️️    .     💙    .     🙏🏻

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Autumn Artistry

🍁. ❤️. 🍂

Breathe September :: Beauty

Earlier this week I found a delightful surprise waiting on my desk at work. 

Seeing li'l Beauty's sweet angel face brought a warm, affectionate smile 

and I knew in a heartbeat that she was left there by my very favorite partner. 

Blessed be. 

💕

#breatheseptember2016

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August Break :: Oranges

Magical morning light on a small part of a branch 

that tends to turn first. 

(Most of the rest of her leaves are far from this far along)

See?  

🍁🍂🍁

#augustbreak2016

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August Break :: My Face

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Stunning Summer Sunset

Perfect ending to a food-truck picnic supper. 

❤️

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Breath of Beauty

And, as a dear friend commented on Facebook,

"There's that blue medicine again."

Yes.

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Everyday Beauty :: Hope-filled Connection

Taking a moment to connect with Grace 

before starting work 

by tenderly holding my red heart with black stars, 

reading a meaningful poem, 

looking at my angels 

and "Our Lady, Undoer of Knots," 

all while gently reminding myself 

to practice Abiding well. 

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(since we're working with a 31-day list 

I'm combining the last 2 prompts 🙃)

#everydaybeauty

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Everyday Beauty :: Movement

I had 2 ideas for the prompt!  :)

#everydaybeauty 

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Everyday Beauty :: Purple

You are Enough

(For reals 💜)

#everydaybeauty 

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