The blinds of my bedroom window remind me of children pushing and shoving as they attempt to move closer in line to the ice cream truck. The blinds collide recklessly with one another and the glass window, swaying back and forth, with the sound growing louder with each gust of wind. I close my eyes and allow the sweetness of Mother Nature to gently caress my face and shower me with her fragrant kisses. I feel vibrant, alive, and completely connected. What better time to enjoy life, than during… Continue

Directions



Signs instruct to turn left.

Friends say, "Follow my lead."

My compass points to the south.

But a voice whispers, "It's time to be."



Right, left, wrong, right.

Who do I trust? Where do I go?

All directions point to opposite paths.

Which do I choose? How do I know?



"I guide your journey.

There is no other than me.

As I instructed before,

It is your time to be."



Throwing caution to the… Continue

Last winter, a friend of mine visited a labyrinth* and shared her unforgettable experience with me. After hearing her words, I feverishly searched online to locate one within my neck of the woods. Though I discovered several locations, one stood out among the rest. It was as if the labyrinth was calling out my name and summoning me to visit. I bookmarked the page and added it to my "to do" list. Six months later, I finally answered the call of the beckoning labyrinth and…

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