Broken Shells

Broken Shells

© 2011 photo pamstaver-hope ~ To squish toes through sand so finely churned to powder dewy white will forever catch at my breath.  The silky cool granules cling to bare feet exhilarating awareness of all that is the open sea.  Gulf spray dances wild from backs of white caps curling to kiss the face.  Majestic… [Continue Reading]

Aerobic Hecklers

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 We’ve all been faced with the varying species of the ”Aerobic Heckler” – that participant that defies your lead and does their own thing.  If you’ve taught any length of time, or subbed for another instructor, you’ve likely had to bite your tounge at least once to keep from channelling Eric Cartman and yelling at the top of your lungs “Respect My… [Continue Reading]

Blame Game

The Blame Game

photo credit: centralasian  ~  To point the finger away when disillusionment mashes at the doorstep is rarely profitable.   As the chameleon transforms its color to disappear, true character can be camouflaged under a cloak of casting blame.  So we reckon; has the world stormed with such voracity on our parade to taint the eyes view?… [Continue Reading]

Natures Scent

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© 2011 photo heidi heath-garwood ~  Of riches plentiful, few invigorate the soul like drawing breaths robust of sacred earth.  The soul gathers up renewal and peace when saturated with the splendor and majesty of nature.   It is opulence before the eye, whispering to the senses to seek joy and reprieve.  Where do you go… [Continue Reading]

Hope Shines Bright

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© 2011 photo heidi heath-garwood  ~  “Hope deferred, makes the heart sick, but when the desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.”  And we hope – for days sunny bright and hearts void of pain.  Unsuppressed joy with laughter abundant.  Arms wide open from those most dear.  Dreams surpassed. Hope.  Without which the… [Continue Reading]

Break the Wall of Silence

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photo credit: Daquella manera  ~  I once knew a man who spent a number of years without communicating with his youngest daughter.  At the mention of her name, his eyes exposed the sorrow of a million regrets, and yet refused to reach toward her to free even the tiniest brick forming the barricade between them.  “It’s… [Continue Reading]

It Takes Two

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Two little words can make a world of difference and determine you to feel grateful or ungrateful, happy or unhappy.  Like silken molasses drips from the spoon, it tastes good to both the giver and receiver – just a simple pair of syllables changes everything – Thank You.  In perusing the colors and chaos of… [Continue Reading]

Pebbles of Truth

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  photo credit: Waponi  ~  In the 1812 telling of Hansel and Gretel, two youngsters of a poor woodcutter are abandoned in the deep forest by the hand of their wicked stepmother’s malicious concoction to spare a few bucks by not having to feed them.  Having been privy to the deceptive scheme, Hansel fills his pockets… [Continue Reading]

Whispers of the Heart

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© 2011 photo heidi heath garwood  ~  Today is a perfect time to bring deliberate change to our inner journey.  To slow the external speed in which we navigate through each activity long enough to calm the clamor within the soul.   It’s not a matter of finding, but rather awakening the authentic self in each… [Continue Reading]

Thread of Thought

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© 2011 photo heidi heath garwood  ~  The thread of creative thought is woven authentically throughout each corner of your mind.   Imagine a fresh canvas each morning ready to splash a kaleidoscope of similes illustrating your day.  Each would have its unique swirl of imagery as mind, body and spirit flow from morning to night,… [Continue Reading]