Chasing Away Shadows
Following my sign, along the road
Learning how to shed my load.
I skip with joy through trees of gold
The Sun I’m chasing as my future unfolds
Angels close their eyes and breathe
As at last I discover that part in me
The past is gone, the future is Now
At last I’m living, I’m learning how
To sing with bird song at morning rise
To look in the mirror, what a surprise
I like what I see for the very first time
And My Angel is with me, giving me a sign.
His feathers of Love he showers on me
Filling my heart, making me see
That Life on Earth is all about Love
Holding me close hand in glove
Knowing you’ll always be beside me
Between us I know we’ll always be
Perfect words with perfect tunes
Soaring Hearts with mended wounds
Calling me from afar
Joining my heart to the heart of a Star
You whisper your Song of us long ago
It melts my heart like the falling snow
So Angel of mine, My Spirit Moon
I come to you, you’ll hold me soon
Mirrors in the Sun we brightly shine
Together, forever, for all time.
~The Road to Happiness comes through
Discovery of Oneself.~
xx Sue Dreamwalker xx
I am taking some time out this week to Paint on canvas..
I need some quiet time to restore my balance.
So if I am quite you will know what I am about..
but you never know, I may drop by your door to say hello…
This poem I wrote some time ago now, I chose it as its words resonated with how I have been feeling..
When we do take time out to truly discover who we are,
we may all of us be surprised at what is reflected back at us in the Mirror 🙂
Much Love to you All..
~Sue~
Dreamwalker's Sanctuary 
Nov 30, 2015 @ 14:30:38
Oooh, this poem is gorgeous, Sue! 💖💖💖. I looove it!! 💖💖💖💖
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:25:35
Hi Trini… so sorry it has taken a while to get back to answering your lovely comment… I am delighted you enjoyed this old poem of mine.. Many thanks Trini.. and have a wonderful weekend.. xxx Hugs Sue ❤
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 14:35:03
happy painting sue! may it be a restorative adventure.
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:24:22
Thank you so much… 🙂 I appreciate you stopping by to comment rose.. and wish you a wonderful weekend xx 🙂
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 14:40:25
Lovely, Sue!
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:23:17
Paul thank you… apologies to you for the delay in my replies.. it is taking me for ever to catch up with all your lovely comments.. and swing by your blogs… of which I will be doing shortly.. 🙂
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 14:48:20
Amazing post Sue, I love both the photo and your poem 😀
Enjoy your time with painting and find your inner self again.
It can be difficult to be friend with the mirror, but less by age, I feel.
Much love ❤ Irene
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:21:31
Thank you dear Irene… your encouragement and support is so valued… Many Hugs returned to you thank you xx
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 14:50:10
Beautiful poem and reminders to nurture love for ourselves. Thanks for reminding and modeling taking time for self. Enjoy Sue!
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:20:16
Brad thank you, so much, and I hope you too are taking time out to rejuvenate this weekend and chill… Big hugs my friend.. and hope to be getting close to catching up my backlog of comments now 🙂 Hugs Sue
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 16:38:30
Yes Sue, I am taking time to relax, savor and enjoy my new home and surrounds. Thanks my friend. 🙂
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 16:46:00
Good to hear that Brad.. 🙂 xxx Enjoy!!
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 17:20:58
🙂
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 14:58:50
Wonderful rhymes Sue … fills me with light, just what I need as I head across the mountains and waters to my old home so I too will be off the grid for a while but preprogrammed just a few to fill the space while I sort out the future adventure that beckons. Have a good painting experience Sue and enjoy. Love, David
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:18:54
So good to know you will be heading across the mountains to where your heart is David.. and you know I wish you both all the best for your future plans as they unfold.. Nothing like a new adventure to liven the Spirit my friend 😉 .. Take care and many thanks for your comment and Love David.. Hugs Sue 🙂
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 15:03:44
a story within a story 🙂
Enjoy your quiet time…..it is an amazing journey within it’s self
Take Care My Friend and Sister….You Matter Much
maryrose
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:16:03
Yes, always a story within a story dear Maryrose.. 🙂 and It is so lovely to have you here and I hope all is going well with Plan ‘C’ 🙂 Hugs and Blessings… You are always in my heart and thoughts.. xxx Love Sue
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 15:07:14
Fantastic poem, and I couldn’t agree with you more: we need light and we need to multiply it. There are only two ways: to be on the side of light or to be on the side of darkness. I wish you all the best with your painting and taking yourself back to balance!
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:12:30
Thank you Inese.. and sorry in the huge delay in replying here… The paints, well did not get all the time I should have, but I have found that balance within again.. 🙂 and hope to be catching up with you also very shortly 🙂 xx
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 15:21:28
What a joyful and comforting poem, Sue! Thanks for sharing.
Blessings and love,
Karin
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:10:07
And thank YOU Karin for taking the time to read and leave me your comment.. and apologies it is taking me a while to get through my backlog of comments and visit people. 🙂
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 15:27:37
Hi Sue,
I love this poem for its wonderful imagery, for the glow that it is radiating, for the love it is brimming with, for the fantastic choice of words…you have captured little moments of elation so beautifully.
Wishing you joyful quiet time and balance. Love and hugs for making my morning so bright!
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:08:16
You can not imagine my delight dear Balroop in reading your kind words, I thank you so much… and yes I had time out to find some balance and I did.. Many thanks my friend x
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 15:55:40
Lovely poem Sue 🙂 Enjoy your painting! 🙂
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:06:07
Thank you dear Wolfie… sending you some Howls for the weekend.. Hooooooowwwwwwlllllsssss xxx
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 20:22:59
HoooooOOOOOOooooooWWWWWWWwwwwwwwwLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLing peace and good wishes your way Sue! 🙂 xx
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 14:07:58
🙂 xxxx
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 16:34:23
This is beautiful and so inspiring!
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:05:35
Thank you Hollie.. I am delighted you thought so.. 🙂 Many thanks xx
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:06:20
you’re more than welcome, always a pleasure!xx
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:07:17
🙂 xxx ❤
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 17:01:39
This left me feeling so light and happy, thank you for the gift that is you. peace and love, K
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:04:53
How lovely to find you here my friend.. and it made me doubly happy to think my words uplifted you.. Apologies I have been absent and only just now catching up with comments upon this post.. 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend xx Sue
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:08:20
I know you’re busy with the holidays and life, it’s that crazy time of the year…but have an amazing day Sue😊 peace and love, Kim
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:14:32
Thank you Kim.. yes Crazy it is…And I hope to share soon a post when I get caught up 🙂 lol.. Many thanks again Kim.. and you too Enjoy your weekend xx ❤
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 17:55:37
all together – lovely!
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:03:03
Apologies I have been absent a while.. Many thanks dear Rockhopper for leaving me your kind words 🙂
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 18:17:50
It’s all about love. Lovely, Sue. Please enjoy your time away. I hope you will show us you canvas!
Love,
Mary
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 13:58:40
Thank you so much Mary.. I did, and now I am enjoying being back, even if sporadically at the moment LOL ❤
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 20:28:28
God bless you in your current journey!
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 13:55:14
Thank you Carol, your well wishes are greatly appreciated thank you 🙂
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 13:58:12
You’re welcome!
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 20:39:09
I love this poem, very beautiful! Hope you are having a nice break!
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 13:41:15
Hello Lynz, so nice to have you here and so lovely to at last be catching up with your kind comment.. Many thanks Sue xx
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:29:54
xoxo
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 13:54:43
Thank you Lynz, it is nice to be back within the WP community again.. Love and Hugs xx Sue
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 21:39:19
“The past is gone, the future is Now
At last I’m living, I’m learning how”
Have a wonderful heartwarming time painting Sue!
xo
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 18:28:19
Thank you dear Val.. at last I have worked my way down to your comment, Many thanks my friend.. sending Love and Blessings for a peaceful weekend.. Hugs Sue ❤
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 21:41:16
Nice poem Sue it melted my heart like falling snow.
A little time out lets us bounce back all fresh and lets the world catch up to you Invigorated full of beneficial ideas to inspire at last to be fully alive._/\_
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 17:55:08
Dear Jack.. I am so pleased you enjoyed this poem, and delighted to see you here… It is nice to be back in the land of Blog.. And I enjoyed my time out.. Thank you, Love and Blessings your way xx
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Nov 30, 2015 @ 22:27:33
The embrace of your beautiful words Sue, fill my heart and soul with energy! I just came back from watching the waves in the gulf along the shores of Galveston. I needed the waters energy to embrace me as your words did today. I always love what your heart shares God bless!
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 17:46:05
I Hope dear Wendell you had a wonderful break away by the ocean.. It is wonderful to have your lovely comment my friend.. Sending you and your family much love and Blessings.. Have a beautiful weekend and Holidays my friend xx Sue
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Dec 01, 2015 @ 02:16:05
Such beautiful words that when put together capture a meaning and feeling that is so often difficult to create with written words – the magic you weave Sue. Enjoy your time to unwind with your canvas and paints, to create something out of nothing is such a great gift you have. Cheers to a new week.
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 16:54:33
Dear Randall, thank you most kindly my friend.. Most of my poetry is written in the middle of the night as I wake inspired to put pen to paper. 🙂 I have enjoyed my time away from WP and although my plans to paint did not turn out as I hoped, my time has been productive both in the physical and the spiritual 🙂 I am so pleased my poem resonated with you and that you enjoyed.. I so thank you for the compliments given.. And I appreciate that you left me such encouragement..
Love and Blessings for a Peaceful weekend..
Sue 🙂
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Dec 01, 2015 @ 13:54:06
So happy to hear you are taking time off to smell those roses my friend. I hope you have a wonderful rest and create beautiful pictures much like your beautiful poems. Thanks for sharing them. We need to rest up for what lies ahead, not just the probable chaos of one sort or another coming, but for the insanity of these next four weeks of out of control spending on STUFF all in the name of Christmas. Yeah right. They should refer to it as Corporatmas instead 🙂 Be well and hugs and love to you….VK ❤
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 16:40:11
LOL.. thank you VK.. and love your new logo picture too… Yes time out well spent, and feeling brighter for it.. 🙂 And yes it is a mad four weeks for a couple of days.. I hope you too are well my friend and wishing you a peaceful weekend xxx
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Dec 01, 2015 @ 19:40:30
Lovely words. And yes, I understand the need for ‘quiet time’, for peace. Love and hugs.
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 16:38:08
Thanks Elizabeth.. yes some Quiet time was needed, 🙂 but it is good to be back.. 🙂
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 11:21:16
Hello, sister mine … greetings … i’m off for a some time as well … going to Cuba again to see my friend Isabel … and soak some sun … no WIFI waves there … just ocean waves … smiles … fine with me … Love you, cat.
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 16:36:48
Hi my sister in Spirit.. Thank you so much for your visit and I hope you enjoy Cuba again and your friend .. Enjoy the Sun, Sea and Vibes… And come back refreshed .. Love and Hugs xxx Sue ❤
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 13:43:04
” all about love ” ….you are gorgeous in all your ways sue ….beautiful poetry ! love and hugs , megxxx
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 16:23:31
Dear Meg.. Thank you my sweet friend.. So lovely to have your hugs.. Thank you xxx Love ❤ Sue
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 14:44:07
Beautiful poem. Hope all is well. Hugs.
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 16:22:42
Thank you Marlene.. yes alls well my friend thank you xx
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 14:44:49
Beautiful! Hope always chases away shadows!
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 16:22:16
Yes, Here’s to Hope.. and Peace.. 🙂 Many thanks for your lovely visits x
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 16:50:21
Hi Sue,
What a great balancing message during this time of the year! I know many of us are together to be with loved ones here in the States, and that can be trying for some families.
I am in the midst of this term’s finals, and truly struggling to pay attention to the task at hand. I feel I have been diligent all trimester long, and it’s that final push ~ with only a short, short break to follow before another larger, bigger push, and even more tests and 2-day-long testing to follow. Taking time out is fast-becoming a plan. It’s not all stress. Gosh, I love this time of the year, and I’m having so much fun in challenge of it all, knowing that it’s up to me, all of it ~ and in Spirit. I’m clearing away more space for meditation ~ all the more necessary!
Much love to you, Happy painting!
Ka
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 16:21:29
So pleased to hear you too are taking some time out in your own busy schedule Ka.. Yes I too have been getting back to some basics within my meditation practices.. and feeling refreshed by doing so.. The painting, well, didn’t happen as planned that is another story.. But I needed time out for me, which I have benefited from .. Sending you much love your way.. Enjoy your Weekend Break.. with Love sent your way.. Hugs Sue xx
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 16:25:56
Hi Sue, one more term yet – and two more finals this term, then my break 🙂 I’m learning to find new ways to take a break in the middle of it. The energies/transits are intense right now, and for me my personal planets are very involved, too. We do our best! Each time around the cycle it gets a little bit more manageable (at least in my current transits).
I treasure our connection here on WP, and that we can hold space for one another and allow them each other his or her own time-outs for whatever reason and because it’s natural and refreshing. Much love, thank you for you, Ka
Looking forward to reading this new poem you posted by your friend.
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 16:34:12
Lovely to hear from you Ka.. Yes the energies around have been ‘Intense’ But cleansing.. Wishing you well in your finals.. And good to know you are finding ways to relax… And Nadira’s poetry is a delight.. 🙂 Love and Hugs and likewise, Love you my friend xxx 🙂
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 19:22:12
Sending love and hope your poetic words are heard by many xo Thank you for taking time to think of me and I will return to blogging soon, dear friend ❤
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 16:17:18
Arrgh dearest Christy.. It is SOOOOooo Good to hear from you and know you are safe and well.. You did worry a few of your followers as we did get worried if you were ok or not.. I am delighted to know you will be returning soon.. And so thank you for coming over to let me know you are safe.. Forgive my own delay in answering you as I too have been absent a while.. Hugs to you Christy.. xxx Sue
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 22:16:35
Enjoy your peaceful time Sue. And thanks for always letting us know when you’re going to take a little timeout. That way we don’t have to worry about you. xo ❤
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 16:15:11
Thank you Deb, for all your wonderful visits.. 🙂
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 13:30:11
❤
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Dec 03, 2015 @ 04:06:06
Beautiful poem Sue, exactly the sentiments that many people can relate to, the past is gone and the here and now is present, enjoy it through Love.
Best wishes for a relaxing fruitful time out.
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 16:14:40
Thank you Ian.. Always a delight when you visit.. and Thank you for enjoying my poem.. 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend Sue
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Dec 03, 2015 @ 11:50:05
Lovely Sue, truly. Enjoy your time with paints and canvas.
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 15:56:02
Thank you Val.. Things didn’t pan out quite as expected.. but I am back refreshed that is the main thing.. 🙂 xxx
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Dec 03, 2015 @ 11:58:03
A wonderful poem … and a truly positive spin on life. Enjoy your paint time – and the holiday season is a good time to work in balance.
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 15:54:55
Thank you Frank… so lovely to have you hear.. and I hope you too are enjoying some family Fun time and wishing you a peaceful weekend my friend.. Sue
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 11:31:56
Looks like it could be a good weekend ahead. The weather is abnormally warm and we have some events to attend. Cheers to your weekend.
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 14:53:49
I hope the weather is kind to you Frank.. xxx
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 15:08:45
For December, it’s been more than kind … but that will change … on the other hand, if someplace is getting better than normal weather, that also means another place is getting the brunt of something.
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 15:10:33
yes very true Frank.. Here its been storms and flooding in the north… so many homes underwater, we are lucky where we live, at least we only have problems in the snow as we live on top of a hill 🙂
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Dec 03, 2015 @ 14:45:45
Much love to you dear heart, always, Eddie
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 15:30:37
Dearest Eddie.. My lovely friend.. thank you for stopping by and leaving me your love.. I so appreciate your visits.. Love and Hugs Dreamwalker xx
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Dec 04, 2015 @ 02:31:19
Such a poem and sublime thoughts,dearest friend Sue!”
~The Road to Happiness comes through Discovery of Oneself.~ you said,and I add that when this happens,you can understand people better,you can interpret their thoughts and their attitudes and respect them.If ourself remains unknown to ourself,we will never attain completion,we will never reach up to the uppermost scale where our soul meets the divine … And,last but not least,we will never discover our dormant potential to do things that we cannot imagine even in our dreams.Your work is as incentive as ever!Thank you my dearest friend!Keep putting the beautiful and bright colours of your soul on your paintings!Sending you so much love and peace 🙂 ❤ Doda xxx
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 15:18:32
Dearest Doda, what a profound message you have left me… Yes we are forever learning and discovering our potential, taking time out has helped once again the chasing away of shadows, and I so thank you for the Love and Peace you send me.. I feel all of it.. Many thanks… Love Sue ❤
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 17:56:56
Hi again dear friend Sue!Welcome back to the blogging world,bet you feel rejuvenated,hope catching up won’t spoil your peace of mind.When I dare to be away for a couple of days,I always pay the price … & it kills me.When I see my inbox ready to explode,it makes me feel as if you were away for a century … lol Take care my sweet friend.A little bird told me that you have something for me,something new & interesting.Well, I’ll be visiting to collect it and enjoy its beauty 🙂 ❤ xxx
PS:I have been trying for more than 3-4 days now to post something,but there is no time left after catching up …
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 16:43:47
Yes catching up here just with those who have commented has taken big bites of time out of two days. but I have enjoyed my interaction with everyone.. Well, that next post is still churning within the grey matter LOL.. But I look forward to you visiting next time I post my friend.. xxx Love to you.. And enjoy your weekend.. Take care.. Sue ❤
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 21:49:14
Something is waiting for me,I know beforehand that it will fill my heart with peace and joy 🙂 ❤ xxx
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Dec 15, 2015 @ 12:00:45
🙂 you always fill my heart with joy with your visits Doda xxx 🙂
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Dec 04, 2015 @ 15:50:59
Beautiful poem Sue spiritually meaningful. The shadows symbolise darkness or our Ignorance whereas the light symbolises the Divine Light (we call it Gyan in Hindi). Once the candle is lighted the darkness dissapeas.
Many of us also need to make time for silence and quietitude. Peace and joy.
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 15:14:10
Wonderfully put Dilip.. and expertly expressed my friend.. I have as you put it been experiencing a time for Moksh.. 🙂 Many thanks for your wonderful support sending Love and Gratitude Sue
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Dec 06, 2015 @ 15:21:11
Whenever I take a stroll along the wordpress trail, one of the first barks I lean against is your blog and I always get the energy to rejuvenate my spirits. Enjoy your expressions of the beauty inside you. Love, lots.
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 15:05:28
Dear Nadira.. what a huge compliment you have paid me.. Thank you.. I am delighted you find solace within my posts and even more that you come away feeling uplifted.. Many thanks for you beautiful presence here ❤
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Dec 09, 2015 @ 22:56:30
I love how you speak to nature Sue!
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 14:04:30
I am so delighted that you enjoyed this post Maria.. Nature has always been my healing balm.. 🙂
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Dec 22, 2015 @ 13:40:55
Hi Sue enjoy your peaceful time ..I so understand being with Nature and lifts one’s heart.
Love the Poem so beautiful.
Hugs Sheila xx
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Dec 23, 2015 @ 14:09:03
Thank you dear Sheila.. Have a wonderful Christmas Holiday time my friend xxx Sue ❤
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