What better way to express ‘heart’ than through the talents of Louis Armstrong, aka Satchmo and Pops!
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What a Wonderful World it is when people find a way to share their Heart … music, words, a smile, a touch a caring gesture, a reminder of love and peace.
Mary Helen Ferris speaks from the heart with words that touch the soul. . .
There are chocolate lava days
that one dreams of
when relaxing.
A day one is faced with laughter
A day when Soul
comes out to play.
Inspiration and Imagination – A Blueprint For Writing
An open window’s unique view
Thrusts awareness upon you
Look up, look down, look left, look right
Inspiration lies in plain sight
Make note of what you see
There’s magic in imagery
Spirits of inspiration
Whisper through imagination
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http://www.likelitelife.in/2012/06/inspiration-and-imagination-blueprint.html
the nightingale glides across a twilight sky
a symbol of love and longing in flight
it exhales in a melodious love song
shattering the solitude of the night
~catnipoflife
Since ancient times birds have been considered a connection between heaven and earth. They are known to reach deep into the heart and the soul through symbolism and spirituality. For some cultures, their symbolism is one of immortality, while some myths declare every bird in the world representative of a departed soul. Birds have been immortalized in art throughout the world and in Christian art, birds often appear as saved souls. They also provide inspiration for remarkable stories written in both prose and poetic meter offering time for solitude within deep repose.
How many different birds can you match with their key word significance? Here are just a few. . .
The most renown bird in America is, of course, the Bald Eagle. As our national bird, it bestows freedom and courage to look ahead being forever watchful. It signifies strength while conveying powers and messages of the spirit. Special significance is placed upon the Eagle and its feathers by Native American Indians often becoming an iconic symbol and tribal logo.
The eagle or one of these below just might be your inspiration for tomorrow. . .
If you put a BUZZARD
in a pen 6 feet by 8 feet
entirely open at the top,
the bird, in spite of its ability to fly,
will be an absolute prisoner.
The reason is that a buzzard always
begins a flight from the ground
with a run of 10 to 12 feet.
Without space to run, as is its habit,
it will not even attempt to fly,
but will remain a prisoner for life
in a small jail with no top.
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The ordinary BAT
that flies around at night,
a remarkable nimble creature in the air,
cannot take off from a level place.
If it is placed on the floor or flat ground,
all it can do is shuffle about helplessly
and, no doubt, painfully,
until it reaches some slight elevation
from which it can throw itself into the air.
Then, at once, it takes off like a flash.
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The BUMBLE BEE,
if dropped into an open tumbler,
will be there until it dies,
unless it is taken out.
It never sees the means
of escape at the top,
but persisits in trying
to find some way out
through the sides
near the bottom.
It will seek a way where none exists,
until it completely destroys itself.
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In many ways, we PEOPLE are like
the BUZZARD, the BAT, and
the BUMBLE BEE.
We struggle about with all
our problems and frustrations,
never realizing
that all we have to do
is look up!
That’s the answer,
the escape route,
the solution
to any problem. . .
JUST LOOK UP!
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Sorrow looks back,
Worry looks around,
But faith looks up!
Live simply,
love generously,
care deeply,
speak kindly, and
trust in our Creator,
who loves US!
Share this with friends. . .I just did!
“Simple messages are potent. Stay tuned in. . .” ~catnipoflife
Gentle whispers of the wind
Echo of days gone by
Unveiling nostalgic thoughts
Within a windswept sigh
Walking along the seashore
Sunbeams radiate warmth
Soaking into the bare skin
Any day, any month
Strands of tousled hair
Crisscross about the face
Swirling, twirling wisps
Completely out of place
A sudden short burst of wind
Forces a swift brush of the hand
Providing view of a sea gull
Standing proudly upon the sand
First there’s only one in sight
Then, out of the blue more and more
Massing along the shoreline
As they’ve done many times before
Assembling in loose flocks
Together as companion and friend
Side-by-side they stand
Decoding messages in the wind
Gentle breezes, whirling gusts
Boast of a whisper-quiet hue
Don’t miss a single moment
What does the wind say to you?
“Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imagination,
our possibilities become limitless.”~Jamie Paolinetti
In water, one sees one’s own face but reflection goes much deeper than simply looking upon the water’s surface. Have you ever thought about the depth of that reflection? How deep does your reflection go, physically and spiritually . . . into the heart, mind, body, soul? Beyond the depths of imagination, into optical illusion, can one experience reflection upon the water.
The mind is a gallery of reflection: Open it through life-changing lens. ~catnipoflife
When you look upon the water, what do you see?
“The brightest light moving away from us, unless it be reflected, is darkness to us.” ~Author Unknown
Whether you call them ladybugs, ladybirds, or lady beetles, what is it about this ‘bug’ that so lovingly captures our attention? After all, it is an insect! Oh, my, yes, but what an adorable little insect that can lovingly tickle the palm of our hand or lightly rest on your arm! Let’s take a closer look at this phenomenal tiny creature and its impact on life.
Did you know this tiny beetle is an emblem of good luck, links to spiritual ideals and carries a powerful message? With its tiny, short legs, transparent wings and brightly colored black, yellow or reddish markings, the ladybug fascinates us with her delicate and loving nature.
A Ladybug’s appearance often signals new happiness and a renewed sense of well being, worries will fade and higher goals will be attained. Some say if you count the spots on a ladybug they correspond with the number of wishes and gifts that will come to you in the future but take warning, hurt a ladybug and the spots show how many misfortunes await you. Ladybugs remind us there will always be opportunities to pursue and capture our dreams.
Inspiration for this post came in an email notification from Inspiration Import ~ Art & Words – Spirit & Soul – Create & Creations. What messages have you received from the ladybug? What stories do you have to share about the ladybug and how she touched your life?
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“Whatever you want in life, start today. Not tomorrow – today. Let it be a small beginning – a tiny beginning. Your happiness depends on starting today – every day.”
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