...the path

a walk...

taken along a path

where i use to play as

a young girl...

you know the time when you could be gone for hours and your mom wasn't

concerned where you were...

you came in for something to eat

and were off again until

the next meal was due or the

sun was going down.

this path

followed the lane

where the cows use to trod

back to the far pasture.

the overhang created by the snow

is a place i use to dig snow forts and play.

it was a much simpler time then...

it was a happy childhood...

i walk this path

now

and i smile

because it was...

and now

it is again.

just BE.

robin.

...clay pots

i will believe that

spring

is coming...

even if

mother nature is

holding out

until the last

possible

moment.

just BE.

robin.

finish

Finish every day and be done with it.

You have done what you could;

some blunders and absurdities crept in;

forget them as soon as you can.

Tomorrow is a new day;

you shall begin it serenely

and with too high a spirit

to be encumbered

with your

old

nonsense.

~unknown

just BE.

robin.

progress??!!!

one of the "renters" called last night...

crying...CRYING...CRYING...

to hubby about "how sorry she was"...

"she loved that house"...

"that boy knew we were leaving for the day...and he did this"...

"she knew nothing about what was going on"...

" (their) lawyer advised (them)to not go back into the house"...

"i have nothing...only the clothes on my back"...

"we will clean the house back up"...

"the cops are the ones who made the mess"...

ya-da, YA-DA, YA-DA!!

the narcotics team was happy to find out her number, her mom's number-who also called last night...and her lawyers number.

me thinks, she thinks we're stupid...

Court date is on Monday...eviction is in the works...

ya-da, YA-DA, YA-DA!!

bye-bye renters...

don't let the county door hit you in the butt on the way out of town!!!

just BE.

robin.

Eat, Pray, Love

This is a book by Elizabeth Gilbert. I have use parts of her book here a couple of times. It is her real life journey to find herself, to seek answers about her spirituality and so much more...I highly recommend this book!! I also just came across this link "A different way to think about creative genius" I think that you creative people out there (or if you just want some inspiration) might enjoy what she has to say...

just BE.
robin.

"Imagine that the Universe is a great spinning engine.

You want to stay near the core of the thing

- right in the hub of the wheel -

not out at the edges where all the wild whirling takes place,

where you can get frayed and crazy.

The hub of calmness - that's your heart.

That's where God lives within you.

So stop looking for answers out in the world.

Just keep coming back to the center and you'll always find peace. "
~ says the Yogic Irish dairy farmer to Elizabeth Gilbert from Eat,Pray,Love during her time in India at the Ashram

Within each of us...

"Within each of us

is a hidden store

of energy.

Energy we can

release

to compete

in the marathon of life.

Within each of us

is a hidden store

of courage.

Courage to give us

the strength

to face any

challenge.

Within each of us

is a hidden store

of determination.

Determination

to keep us

in the race

when

all seems lost." - Roger Dawson

hermosa sterling silver

LOVE.

just BE.

day fading...

tranquil

calm

quiet

sparkling whiteness

cold

shadows

blue sky

clouds

tiny icicles

lovely naked trees

flower stalks of their former selves, once alive

heavy sigh...

peaceful

grateful.

just BE.

robin.

it is not mine to control

as i sit on the couch looking outside

the wind is blowing, snow is flying

then it's not-

the sun is shining

the sky is blue

then it's not-

the wind is blowing,

the snow is flying

it's bigger and heavier than it was five minutes ago...

just as with this winter season we are in...

we have no control over it...

just as this season of trouble we find ourselves in...

we have no control over what happens.

we ARE NOT in CONTROL.

i know, and i have always known this in my heart to be true.

and as i say that to myself, a peace

comes over me.

i do say this to myself...a lot...

it DOES give me peace.

i just got back from a quick jaunt down the road...

listening to the radio while deep in thought...

this song made me stop and take notice...

Casting Crowns-Voice of Truth

Oh what I would do to have

The kind of faith it takes to climb out of this boat I'm in

Onto the crashing waves

To step out of my comfort zone

To the realm of the unknown where Jesus is

And He's holding out his hand

But the waves are calling out my name and they laugh at me

Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed

The waves they keep on telling me

Time and time again. 'Boy, you'll never win!'"You'll never win"

But the voice of truth tells me a different story

And the voice of truth says "Do not be afraid!"

And the voice of truth says "This is for My glory"

Out of all the voices calling out to me

I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

Oh what I would do to have

The kind of strength it takes to stand before a giant

With just a Sling and a stone

Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors

Shaking in their armor

Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand

But the giant's calling out my name and he laughs at me

Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed

The giant keeps on telling me

Time and time again "boy, you'll never win!"You'll never win"

But the stone was just the right size

To put the giant on the ground

And the waves they don't seem so high

From on top of them looking down

I will soar with the wings of eagles

When I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus

Singing over me

I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth.

sunday morning...

welcome to coffee hour.

welcome to Sunday morning.

welcome to this new day.

welcome to one day closer to inner healing.

my lesson today...

i am blessed

despite the issues going on in our life right now

i am blessed.

we went to the basketball games yesterday

they won both games

the day was filled with cheering

and pride

and laughter

and family

and friends

and love

and a sign

unconditional, from the bottom of my toes, love.

and still...

yesterday's emotional release was needed...

"to weep is to make less the depth of grief"

i am grateful for both of the extremes of yesterday

they make me who i am

thank you Papa.

welcome to coffee hour.

welcome to Sunday morning.

here's my sign...

despite the 22 degree mark...it's windy, it's cold, and this bench was clear on thursday

today i will stay inside, with my cup of coffee and enjoy the warmth of this house and the view.

today, as everyday

may your blessings flow.

just BE.

robin.

eyes

that girl over there...
can not hide the fact that she has had that body shaking, gasping for breath,
emotional release of tears that come from the very depth of her being...

the eyes do not lie...
puffy, swollen...sadness...

but,
those eyes
need to find strength today
because
someone is depending on the fact
that these eyes will sparkle again
with excitement
with happiness
with love...
today
i need to sit in the stands
and watch my littlest guy
play his heart out in basketball
and he will be looking
for my eyes
to confirm what they are suppose to.
unconditional love
acceptance
admiration
not pain.
time for the brush stroke of foundation
blush,
eyeliner
to work...
to restore these eyes
but it will be my son today
and my family and friends
who will make them sparkle again.
on that fact...i know i can depend!