It is a daily challenge, something that I really need to concentrate on as I move along the many choices I make along the way to find a healthy balance; body, mind and spirit. Wanting to remain in the present not letting the past creep on what it could be, but at times feels like a lost battle inside. Putting myself before God -tired, humbled, opened- helps lift the burden up from my shoulders.
There are moments in life when the unexpected happens but in a positive way, what you thought lost suddenly is found. The dim light at the end of the tunnel that perhaps would lead you out, a warm smile that would make your tears stop flowing out.
Magical moments, miracles, dreams pursued that give life and meaning to our existence. Helping our mind to stay focused and given strength were there was none. I wish I knew why it left but I am so thankful that is back. There are right and wrong moments, and maybe that is all it was.
Strong as mountain, majestic as the waterfalls stimulating all the senses as it transform itself with the sun rays in the midst, a rainbow appears as the symbol of hope. How could I walk away from it as my eyes remain in awe? A smile emerge softly on my lips every now and then, dreams of a new tomorrow whatever that might be. Thunder rolling fast as the darkness engulf my spirit. It is transformation time, magical moments lay ahead. I know I see it not right now but I have to think it will, in time it will and the water will flow freely refreshing all that was stagnant and giving new life to all that almost die. My eyes are growing weary of so much emotion welling out of them, there are brief moments of tranquility but then they come again like waves to the shore.
Magical moments of clarity that even though they illuminate shades we don’t want to see it is what needs to be faced in order to go on. Stare right at the poison that logged itself in our heart and to drive it out with force at whatever price.
As the time draws near to the moment I have worked so hard for, I can not help but to also feel anxious.
I pray that my next book, Moonlit Walks, offers my readers a reason for hope in these difficult times when it is hard to look for that positive glimpse in our daily circumstances. It is the only way to move on and let our life be transformed into what is meant to be.
I don’t offer solutions to individual situations but one thing I can do is to share with you my journey in order to inspire others to begin their very own journey. In the same way that I offered in Simplicity, Richness of Life, my experiences on raising a family and learning to live simpler in order to do what matters in my life, on Moonlit Walks I will explore many other topics that I deemed worthy to reflect upon and explore. It is the only way I know how to navigate my life and the turmoils it sometimes accompanies it, one that perhaps will help others to do the same in their own unique way until they too find themselves in come waters.
Life is not easy sometimes but it becomes bearable when we share it with those around us. I believe that is why many of us are having a hard time today, we have disconnected ourselves from each other in pursuit of our own dreams. We have lost the sense that family, friendship and community is what makes us prosper in the long run, not merely individuality. We treasure who we are, yes, but never forgetting that we are also called to share ourselves with others. It is a way to enrich life and to make it more meaningful. It is to give it reason for its existence.
Stay tuned for the announcement on the launch of Moonlit Walks, I will try to make it as memorable as the moments that inspired it.
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I love dogs, as a matter of fact if there is not a dog in my house the family is not complete. They offer so much love and company. I notice how my dog senses when I am sick or not feeling well physically or emotionally. A loyal friend.
So go ahead write a caption for this picture, make it funny, intellectual or inspirational. I can’t wait to read what you come up with.
James A. Woods introduced me to this iTunes meme, and even though it’s sorta associated with defective-by-design music (in name only), I thought it might be a lot of fun.
What does your music say about you?
* Put your iPod, Windows Media Player, or whatever on shuffle.
* For each question, press the ‘next’ button to get your answer.
* You must write that song name down no matter how silly it sounds.
* Title this post the same as the answer to the final question.
I’m using Windows Media Player and I have no idea how to shuffle the songs so I closed my eyes and click on the songs but I have to say James that most of my songs are in Spanish so I translate the titles for you and included some of the lyrics to make it fun. Hope you like it.
IF SOMEONE ASKS, “IS THIS OKAY,” YOU ANSWER:
So Good by Al Jarreu – Oh my
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
Digo tu nombre- Jerry Rivera – I say your name, everywhere you are my soul will be with you
WHAT DO LIKE IN A GIRL/GUY?
Fresco by Jerry Rivera – A fresh love
HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Suave by Jerry Rivera – Soft
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
Amores como el nuestro by Jerry Rivera – Love like ours…. it should never die.
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Lo que le molesta by Tito Nieves – What bothers them. I guess I gave them some headaches.
WHAT DO YOU OFTEN THINK ABOUT?
Se me rompe el alma by Victor Manuelle – My broken soul, my life is not the same since I don’t have his love.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Fabricando Fantasias by Tito Nieves – Making Fantasies, I haven’t been able to overcome losing you.
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
La dueña de mis amores by Victor Manuelle – My love’s owner
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Me estoy enloqueciendo by Jerry Rivera – I’m going crazy
WHAT SONG DID/WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Es por amor by Alexandre Pires – It is because of love, to swear eternal love. That’s why impossibles still exists…
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Si pudiera by Christian Castro – If I could, I would give you my life, my whole soul…
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
No hace falta nada by Victor Manuelle – I need nothing, I got love in your glance. No excuses, explanations, reasons to love you.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Te esperare by Sin Bandera – I’ll wait for you
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Vuela libre by Jerry Rivera – Fly freely, let yourself be guided by love don’t go against it.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO NAME THIS POST?
Nunca voy a olvidarte by Christian Castro – I will never forget You
Stealing James’ idea: If you’re reading this, I tag you to try this meme on your blog.
Here is your chance; sometimes pictures stir up ideas, thoughts even emotions. What thoughts comes to your mind when you look at this picture?
Share them with me on this section as I post different pictures from time to time. It would be a fun interchange for everyone!!
Go ahead! Write your caption for this picture!!!
Nothing ignites me more than new experiences. This coming week I will have the chance to experience traveling on a cruise for the very first time. I believe that moments like these are the ones we must look for from time to time but what I want the most on this trip is to let go of any expectations.
This trip is my dad’s dream, to be with his children on a cruise trip. He goes a lot with my mom but always wanted to share the good moments with us. Every time I have the time to be with them is the best time of my life, it is a blessing to have them both and most of all to share and create more memories with them. There is something that tells me that this trip will be more that I could ever imagine and that somehow my life will be forever changed. If there is one intention I have on this trip is to see my life moving along a brighter future and something tells me it will. In the past it was about expectation but this time is about intuition, I can feel the difference and I am thrilled.
Please share with me what new experiences create in your life and how do you approach them. I will be off for 9 days but will be looking forward to read your comments here.
I love to search for pictures to include on my blog in order to give you a visual of what it is I’m trying to share with you. Sometimes I know what to write about and look for a picture to go with it but many other times a picture provides me the writing topic.
I want to try something fun. What thoughts comes to your mind when you look at pictures?
Share them with me on this section as I post different pictures from time to time. It would be a fun interchange for everyone!!
Go ahead! Write your caption for this picture!!!
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