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An Old Soul Meets a Pioneer, a Poem

An old soul meets a pioneer,

becoming friends for two whole years.

The pioneer always wanting more,

while the old soul was keeping score.

Of all the moments that added up,

and when they had filled the other’s cup.

Taking small chances with each other,

a safe place to land they did discover.

Sometimes people just fit together,

like a puzzle scene of blooming heather.

They are similar in their hearts’ desire,

choosing choices that take them higher.

Always having each other’s back,

making up for what one might lack.

Their differences fill in all the gaps,

one of them really loves naps.

While the other one worries too much,

the sleepy one soothes him with her touch.

A strong vision mixed with an artist’s eye,

creates a powerful team that can fly.

But the best part of their union to see,

they both know, I’m loved for all of me.

Not hiding any part of who they are,

and helping the other be a bright star.

My wish for you my pioneer son,

to see that you have already won.

A beautiful soul from the past,

like dried flowers, may your love Everlast!

By Brigitte Lyn McBride, October 15, 2022

3 Ways I Grew Up Last Year: Leaping, Losing and Loving

I’ve recently decided that what I really want to do with my time is write.  Most of my life has involved doing something in the present in the hopes of doing something different in the future.  Does that make sense?  For example, I went to college for 4 years so that I could work as a wildlife biologist, which I did for 10 years.  More recently, I cleaned houses for several years so that I could pay my bills and support my business and blogging until those things supported themselves. This last plan didn’t quite work out. However, it’s just what we do as humans, always working and planning for the days to come.  Sometimes things work out as you prepared for them to be, and other times we can find ourselves on a completely different path from the initial direction.  There is nothing wrong with this way of living, but I am ready to approach life in a different way.  I want to live fully in the present for the sake of the present!

Stand in the truth of my purpose and passion, which is to make a difference with my words, with my writing!

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Forgiveness, Just Keep Breathing

Last night, I started reading the book, Silence of the Heart by Paul Ferrini.  It begins by saying, “You cannot be in the heart unless you are in forgiveness of yourself and others.  You cannot be in the heart if your breathing is shallow or labored.” It was really good timing for me to read this.  It’s a personal goal of mine to be more heart-centered, and I was feeling scared and sad about something.  This reminded me that all I have to do right in this moment is just keep breathing.  Let the thoughts fade and and come back to my breath.  Sounds easy enough, but it actually takes a lot of practice for someone like me who likes to plan, strategize, create, imagine, worry or whatever you like to call it.  Thanks for the reminder Mr. Ferrini!

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