DEEPER CALL

I will reach higher; If I happen to fall, I will get up, Dust myself off And try again.   I will look farther; If I don’t see at all, I will grow still, Quietly wait, Carefully attend.   I will hope stronger; Obey the deeper call Of my own heart; The soft voice of

HOLD TO PROMISE

Promise is a wonderful treasure, Precious and delicately formed. She’s to be valued beyond measure; Protected from theft and harm.   Plenty would seek to steal your blessing, As innocent as they might seem. So brazenly without redressing; Unashamed of killing a dream.   Don’t let them come near your heart and soul With their

SPRING CLEANING

Cobwebs in corners; Stalks from last year’s plants; Boxes and Christmas wrap; Ski gear, parkas and snow pants; Where did all this come from? How could this mess be! It wasn’t here yesterday, Was it? Things pile up So insidiously.   Somewhere in corners, Out of conscious sight; Hazy memories linger; Collected through years of

A NEW SEASON

Stale thoughts and old dreams are melting; snow that slowly shrinks in the presence of sunlight. New promise springs forth, blossoming into hope and fresh dreams, never thought of before now. Memories of loss and mistakes made become soil for new learning and ideas. The anticipation of the coming season, when flowers bloom and fruit

SPRING GARDEN

A spring garden is full of surprises:  It seems like nothing is alive there; then blossoms open overnight.  The frozen, sleeping ground softens and wakes up; mud gives way to young, green shoots. Birds return with happy songs, building their nests and laying eggs.  Soon they’ll be looking for yummy treats to feed their babies;

DREAMS

Protect your dreams; Let hope be their food. Keep them from people Who can’t see their good.   Hold your dreams close; So that they grow strong. Give them expression, Until they’re your song.   Train up your dreams; Make them more clear. Then they’ll become goals; More easy to hear.   Walk out your dreams

very good…and true

A couple of days ago,  NgobesingRomanus posted this on Believe in your abilities and asked what people thought. It’s really quite intriguing and thought provoking: “If you are going to be successful in creating the life of your dreams, you have to believe that you are capable of making it happen. You have to believe

BUILDING

Building of any kind starts with a dream, Unfolding into ideas and plans; Investments of time, imagination, often material resources; Listening to good counsel and considering all angles; Discussing possibilities and alternatives; Identifying pitfalls, solving problems and sometimes trying again; New approaches that bring even bigger results; Growing and establishing greater presence. Be sure to

A LITTLE FEISTY

This afternoon, I’m pondering the matter of living proactively.  That means doing more than waiting for life to happen. I think about plans and dreams I have; how to turn them into goals and get to work on them. There is so much more to experience and enjoy:  Opportunities to create and lay hold of;

STAND TALL

Recently, I’ve had to deal with a rather long term struggle:  Knowing who I am and feeling good about myself when others don’t seem to recognize or appreciate me. The lesson that goes with this is, others’ assessment of me doesn’t matter when it comes to my identity. or, as T. Cole-Whittaker  called the book