It has been awhile since I found myself here. In front of this glowing screen, contemplating what I want to share. There have been many times that I have wanted to share, snippets of life, but as I found this poem today I realized that in many ways I was creating a clearing.
A space for me to mull over some shifts and changes, to soak in summer, to take long naps, to watch the light play in the leaves, to feel the sun warm my skin, to sweat and find the Warrior within, to remember my love of the written word, to seek and soak in joy, to make space both within and without.
May you make space for a clearing in your life.
May you remember what nourishes you and seek it out.
May you play, laugh and delight in your life just as it is in this moment.
Clearing
by Martha Postlewaite
Do not try to save
the whole world
or do anything grandiose.
Instead, create
a clearing
in the dense forest
of your life
and wait there
patiently,
until the song
that is your life
falls into your own cupped hands
and you recognize and greet it.
Only then will you know
how to give yourself
to this world
so worthy of rescue.
Erica Staab 
exquisite. that is all. love to you.
Erica….so glad to have you “back”! We made a huge decision to move from our family home of 36 years, into apartment living. It was the “beginning” and we are now returning to that phase; two homes and 3 kids later. It is a daunting task, so I especially appreciated this reminder. It’s been exciting and difficult at the same time. I feel like I’m digging in skid marks and at the same time, rolling along getting it done. There is soooo much to do!
Thank you again for resurfacing….I hope you are enjoying these beautiful days.
Blessings, Tish
Sent from my iPad
So So True.
I saw that photo on Facebook, and I just loved it. ( not sure if I hit the “like” button or not…
But the Joy on that face …
truly that is a moment captured!
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