Loveful, Thoughtful Friday

We have not been receiving questions or quotes from readers lately. (Which I do encourage anyone and everyone to feel free to participate in. Nothing is too serious or taboo to talk about, and I am always here: we.are.one@inbox.com.) But in this quieter period, even though people may not be speaking up or asking for help, I would like to offer my love and energy. As an expression of my endless love and sincerest appreciation for all of you beautiful souls in the world, I wish to share this lovely poem by one of my favorites, E. E. Cummings. It is for all who read this, and all who may never read my words. I love you.

(Source: EarthandMe, edited by RoseAlma)

I love you much (most beautiful darling)
more than anyone on the earth
and I like you better than everything in the sky.
- sunlight and singing welcome your coming
although winter may be everywhere
with such a silence and such a darkness
no one can quite begin to guess
(except my life) the true time of year -
and if what calls itself a world should have
the luck to hear such singing (or glimpse such
sunlight which will leap higher than high
through gayer than gayest someone's heart at your
each nearness) everyone certainly would
(my most beautiful darling) believe in nothing but love.



It may read as though these beautiful words were meant for one, and you may think me odd for offering them to all souls - surely how can an individual feel such sincere closeness to everyone?
But what you must remember: we are one.

Peace and love, sweet people of the world. ♥

Thankful Thursday

As part of a new weekly tradition, I would like to welcome you to the start of...

"Thankful Thursdays."

(Source: AttractingWellness, edited by RoseAlma)

Gratitude is something that I think, as busy human beings, we sometimes forget to show. Not because we are ill-intentioned or even ungrateful; but because we are in a hurry, or too distracted, or too inwardly focused instead of outwardly observant. So in an effort to help us all slow down and refocus on the little things that deserve our appreciation, we will pause briefly every Thursday. I will share something in my life, whether large or small, that I am thankful for.

In return, I ask that all you beautiful readers out there share something that you are thankful for. :)

I think it will be a healthy practice that will do us wonders.

So... this Thursday I am thankful for two things:

The first - My youngest and adorable nephew Brandon. He is two-years-old, about to be three. And this morning he surprised me by knocking on my bedroom door and asking to play in my room. I lent him my "castle" (which is actually my last surviving Polly Pocket toy from childhood - the original, miniature Pollies, that is) to play with, as well as my green marti gras beads and matching green poker hat. And I just sat with him making ridiculous faces, all of which elicited the most adorable giggles you ever did hear. This darling face made my day, and I am so grateful for his sweet little soul.

The second - A very special individual who, sixth months ago today, changed my life forever. This person is the most beautiful soul I have ever known. And I am thankful, every day and every moment, for his love.

Beautiful readers, what are you thankful for?