“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” ― Lao Tzu
Fall Bouquet.
The joy of a new season is about new beginnings.
It is about continuous gratitude and welcoming the sacred into our life and space.
I hope you find joy, stay the course, or turn over a new leaf as you welcome the new season.
“Be a reflection of what you’d like to receive. If you want love, give love. If you want truth, be truthful. What you give out will always return.” ― Kristen Butler
Today is the last day of 2022 and it has been quite a year.
The year 2022 was enlightening for me as I was finally able to remove hindrances from my life and make the best decisions for myself. As with every situation, I learned invaluable lessons.
Mother Nature has been good to us this year. For many years we have prayed for rain to end the California drought and she heard us. It has been raining quite a lot lately and we are very thankful.
Thank you to my faithful readers and my well wishers: for taking the time to read my stories, for your encouraging words, gifts, prayers, support, and kindness. Most importantly, I am grateful for your feedback (especially when my opinion differs from yours). Thank you for the joy and excitement you expressed as I embark on a new chapter of my life. You’ve all been an inspiration.
It has been a rough and tough year for many. I pray for better days ahead.
I wish everyone a happy, healthy, and peaceful 2023.
Because I feel that in the heavens above,
The angels, whispering one to another,
Can find among their burning tears of love,
None so devotional as that of “Mother,”
Therefore, by that dear name I have long called you,
You who are more than mother unto me.
— Edgar Allan Poe
“No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again.” — Buddha
Happy New Year, 2022.
Promise
By Jackie Kay
Remember, the time of year
when the future appears
like a blank sheet of paper
a clean calendar, a new chance.
On thick white snow
You vow fresh footprints
then watch them go
with the wind’s hearty gust.
Fill your glass. Here’s tae us. Promises
made to be broken, made to last.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and safe year. Cheers to new beginnings in 2022.
By JM Perez
