today.

i am happiest when my heart stays open
i am hoping to let go of even more clutter
i am reaching farther
i am twirling inside words and possibility
i am walking a path of deep joy and moments of deep sadness
i am finally understanding pieces of why i might be right here
i am being gentle with myself on days when sinking seems tangible
i am taking dance breaks to nourish me
i am realizing connections can take more forms than i thought possible
i am seeking the brave moments
i am honoring the deeply creative minutes
i am nurturing the truth i see
i am embracing this reflection

*****

i am wondering where you are...

wondering what your "i am" statement might be in this moment...

(this post was directly inspired by this self-reflection post by kelly b.)

Comments

[Andie]

Gosh you are just so beautiful. You just glow lady...from deep within.

Beautiful, poetic and poignant list as usual friend.

xxoo,
a.

[rochambeau]

beautiful post.
I come to you by way of Maddie.
Like your heart.
xox
Constance

[the camp]

your presence in my life.....so much joy, insight and peace.

love you dear dear girl.

peace.
k

[nina]

you say "i am walking a path of deep joy and moments of deep sadness" and i say to remember to not walk around the puddles of deep sadness, but rather walk right through them. get your feet wet. you are on a very important path, and it ALL MATTERS. listen to your heart, my friend. i love you....x

[megg]

i am completely overwhelmed with packing and can think of little else!

But thank you for a gentle moment in the chaos!

P.S. Very nice picture - cuteness!

[Judy Merrill-Smith]

I am learning to embrace possibility.
(Love the self-portrait!)

[gem]

i am...
taking great big leaps
i am...
hopeFULL
i am...
grateFULL for today's rain & this day spent indoors - tending to my nest

xo,
gem

[Julia]

Hi, love your thoughts, here are mine in response..

i am apart from everything,
yet
i am a part of everything,
i am feeling today I want to create,
yet,
i am feeling,
i am allowing time to move through me,
i am moved unwillingly in time,
as
i am wanting to stay where
i am.....

[Meri Arnett-Kremian]

I love this post, Liz! I think I'll do the same with my next self-portrait exploration, which may come soon since I've chopped my hair from shoulder-length to soft short layers. And by the way, I got the digital video cam in preparation for one of next years' retreats.

[pen*]

i am... late for work :)
but couldn't think of a nicer way to start my day, than to stop by here and read your words!

[gkgirl]

i am...loving your words...
and that photo!!!
so cute and adorable.

[ceanandjen]

that list could be very long indeed...I am thinking of how to condense it...

i am paying attention to the small and simple things that bring happiness in the everyday (or, at least, I am trying to)

this list of yours just so beautifully represents where you are...right.now. so much goodness is happening...so MUCH is happening. i believe that just taking these moments to reflect, like you did here, helps to stop the spinning and ground us in the moment.

xoxo