Healing Spirits
Sometimes our spirits are tired and then they're hard to see.
Sit real quiet to catch them so they can't hide away;
And when you finally catch them hold them in your heart;
Color them bright and hold 'em tight;
Don't let them fade away.
Beth's Woods Original Photo by Lee Bryant
Don't Let them Fade Away
The other day the healing spirits in 'Beth's woods' were
hiding from me and I got so irritated with them I had to walk away.
The truth is, my eyes were so very tired from
dealing with the smoky air and oppressive sky
resulting from a multitude of fires raging on the West Coast.
So I decided to give the hidden spirits a time out while
I stepped away to refresh and soothe my tired eyes with eye drops.
Upon returning to the spirits' world, I captured them by sitting quietly
and waiting for them to appear. I immediately fixed them by coloring
them bright so they couldn't hide and fade away.
That's what we must do with the healing spirits sometimes...
color them bright so they can't hide and fade away.
Hope on the Horizon
When I saw this aerial shot of the fire above Lake Tahoe
I was compelled to find the healing spirits of the Lake
to encourage the community to hold on.
I spent many good times at Lake Tahoe in my youth,
and always enjoyed meandering up the mountain road
past the small communities along the way.
My heart goes out to all who have been in the Caldor Fire's path.
Finally the news reports on the fire were hopeful,
and a hope-filled outlook began to emerge.
No matter what situation we're struggling with,
nature always shows us the way to pick ourselves up
and just get on with rebuilding our lives: Call upon
your natural strength and resiliency to do what must be done.
Things are Looking Up
Hope is on the horizon. Look up. Hold on.
You're made of strong stuff.
While the way forward may be long,
you have the strength and courage to rebuild.
Life will come good again, Believe.
Things are Heading in the Right Direction
Hope rises. Calmer conditions prevail.
The unruly and out of control Flames are tamed.
Mother Nature gently blows hope in.
Things are heading in the right direction.
Believe.
Wishing you a Hopeful Heart and Healing Spirit to brighten your day!
