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Freedom

Posted on July 4, 2017 by eteal

some think freedom is being able fly, and so they symbolize it with birds – but i think freedom is being able to love, no symbols needed only actions. . Liberating Freedom is knowing You are Loved.

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She rolled on her back, reaching for all the sunshine she could gather in her outstretched paws. Joy shimmered from her fur like a Fourth of July sparkler. Independence without true Freedom is still tyranny.

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High and Dry

Posted on July 1, 2017 by eteal

the thunder spoke and the rain fell. but inside all was well.

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unexpected guests

Posted on June 28, 2017 by eteal

i painted a window to hold the golden dreams of a sunlit day… but before i could fill the window with splashes of bright, a giant bug walked across my journal… . and then one flew into my hair, and … Continue reading →

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Summer!

Posted on June 24, 2017 by eteal

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scared, just a little

Posted on June 15, 2017 by eteal

the opposite of Love is fear. fear blocks all learning. thus here we sit…in the uncomfortable space longing for Grace – and the return of curiosity. . Patience. Breathe. Shape your world with kindness.

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kneading bread

Posted on June 13, 2017 by eteal

the kitten kneaded biscuits on my belly, as she continued to work my bread basket… i started to wonder should i go into a warm dark place to rise? when was i ever going to complete this bake? the oven … Continue reading →

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Peace Rose

Posted on June 11, 2017 by eteal

we are the story tellers. if all is metaphor and we live in divine pun, we must choose our tales with care – to pursue happiness under the sun, and life and liberty for everyone:peace rose stop. and smell the … Continue reading →

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worship

Posted on June 10, 2017 by eteal

atop the pole the crow looked up… at what? i could not say – but i stayed and looked up too.

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crawl

Posted on June 5, 2017 by eteal

sometimes reaching is reaching out not up.

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Freedom

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High and Dry

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