No matter where we are in our lives there are times when we are challenged by something. It may be illness in the family or it could be work related. I’m writing this post today as a sort of therapy for myself, the eternal optimist. I’m sharing some lovely antique prints of flowers I’ve found on-line because they lift my spirit. I love happy flowers.
I believe in a positive attitude, but there are times in my world when things happen that leave me wondering…”WHY?”.
That is when I realize it’s time to pick myself up, dust myself off and move forward. I don’t believe we can ever really see the reasons for things with our human eyes. Taking the time to quiet our minds and go within for the answers… to that still, silent place that awaits us there is essential.
I’m taking the time today to stop and listen. The results will be a better more positive me who is focused and centered on where life is taking me and what I want and need to experience. We all have these moments, it’s how we deal with them that makes us stronger or tears us down. If we could only see the future, I wonder what we would find. Better not to wonder and to live each moment as it comes…fully, with joy and love.
As a writer I have to have the courage to dig down into my depths to find the characters I write about in my books. Many times this process is uncomfortable and at other times it’s uplifting. So as I sit at my desk today I’m focusing on my writing, the blessings in my life that make it so amazing, my wonderful family and the creativity I have been given to share with readers everywhere. My books will be my legacy and the process of writing them a healing balm for my soul. I found this lovely little poem on-line…I think you’ll like it! It was written by a Russian poet, Nika Turbina, in 1987.
What a shame that
I’m not a fortune teller.
I would tell fortunes
only with flowers
and I would heal
the earth’s wounds
with a rainbow.
3 Responses
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Judith Says:
What a lovely way to wake up this morning! I’ve stopped, I’m listening – and I thank you for giving me today’s fortune with the most beautiful flowers!
Your creativity – and its sharing – is such a ministry.
Go forth and write today, Melissa! It is your God given calling!!
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Ann Payne Price Says:
Lovely and I hope that whatever brought you “down” will be gone quickly.
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Melissa Says:
Thank you both dear ladies! I’m off to a wonderful lunch appointment then back to my desk and letting words flow! It’s a beautiful day!
