I wish, I wish that I could know
the places I have yet to go,
the ways I’ll change. the things I’ll do,
the special dreams I’ll come to know,
the significant moments,
and thoughts,
I’ll make come true.
I wish, I wish that I could see,
the life that lies ahead of me.
2020©Isadora DeLaVega
You can’t be everything to everyone …
You need to be everything to one: yourself.
Often times, we live our lives based on what others expect of us.
If we don’t meet their expectations we wallow in self-doubt and deprecation.
We can’t bare the pain we see in their eyes or read in their words.
Our lives are ours to live in our own way. We can never please everyone.
Yes, we can hope to be seen as who we truly are.
Unfortunately, we can only be a beacon of light guiding others to the path of kindness while healing our own wounds.
If we embrace our own journey with open eyes and travel to the places and moments that heal us, we will find greater joy for life everyday.
Every moment we savor in our lives is an immense gift of peacefulness we couldn’t see before.
2019©Isadora DeLaVega
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When your life passes you by
until you believe that you’re no one
Every time you’re tempted to cry
make a om of your own
Take your time
Searching high and low
Try to climb every doubt every soul
Through the sky, there’s a path you know
Take your time to catch the frame of every rainbow
Free times for a lifetime
Sound of the universe
Waking the dream of the sleep
Suddenly silence
Take your time
Searching high and low
Try to climb every doubt every sorrow
Through the sky, there’s a path you know
Take your time to catch the frame of every rainbow
Oft’ times when the highway of life seems rough
And all of your dreams have flown,
Just remember, wherever your road may go,
Nobody Walks Alone
When everyone else has let you down
And under your sins you groan,
Just keep reminding, your burdened heart,
Nobody Walks Alone
Then suddenly you’ll feel His hand in yours,
And His eyes lifting up your own,
And you’ll hear his gentle, forgiving voice:
Nobody Walks Alone … !!!
2019©Isadora DeLaVega
“Ama” is a silent film.
It tells a story everyone can interpret in their own way,
based on their own experience.
There is no imposition, only suggestions.
I wanted to share my biggest pain in this life with this film.
For this is not too crude, I covered it with grace.
To make it not too heavy, I plunged it into the water.
I dedicate this film to all the women of the world.”
©Julie
I read this, “Life is Just a Moment.”
It’s insightful. It’s touching.
The ending has a profound lesson.
Perhaps, because of all the recent events in the news and my personal life,
we need to focus on Living Life in every moment.
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A man died…
When he realized it, he saw God coming closer with a suitcase in his hand.
Dialog between God and Man:
God: “Alright son, it’s time to go.”
Man: “So soon? I had a lot of plans…”
God: “I am sorry but, it’s time to go.”
Man: “What do you have in that suitcase?”
God: “Your belongings.”
Man: “My belongings? You mean my things … clothes… money”
God: “Those things were never yours, they belong to the Earth.”
Man: “Is it my memories?”
God: “No, they belong to Time.”
Man: “Is it my talent?”
God: “No, they belong to Circumstance.”
Man: “Is it my friends and family?”
God: “No son, they belong to the Path you Traveled.”
Man: “Is it my wife and children?”
God: “No, they belong to your Heart.”
Man: “Then, it must be my Body.”
God: “No No… it belongs to Dust.”
Man: “Then, surely, it must be my Soul!”
God: “You are sadly mistaken son. Your Soul belongs to me.”
The man with tears in his eyes and full of fear took the suitcase from God’s hand and opened it…
Empty…
Heartbroken and with tears running down his cheeks he asked God… “I never owned anything?”
God: “That’s right. You never owned anything.”
Man: “Then? What was mine?”
God: Your “MOMENTS.”
Every moment you lived was “Yours!!!”
Do Good in every moment
Think Good in every moment
Thank God for every moment
Life is just a MOMENT!
2018©Isadora DeLaVega
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Namaste
I honor the place in you
in which the entire universe dwells.
I honor the place in you
which is of Love, and of Truth,
of Light and of Peace.
When you are in that place in you
and I am in that place in me.
We are One
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As we walk this journey we call life, there are bound to be rocky roads.
Paths paved in stones of different shapes and sizes that cause us to stumble and fall.
These create suffering, heartache and pain.
At times, the rough terrain is difficult. But, we can polish the rocks smoothly if we believe in ourselves to carry on.
Its up to us to creatively approach our problems. We need to grind our own collection of rocks into precious gems.
Don’t lose heart as you continue to walk your path.
We can grind these rocks into polished brilliant stones.
2018©Isadora DeLaVega
On occasion, we all experience something that sets us back in our emotional health. Life hands us challenges we need to meet. We’re not always able to accept challenges that make us feel excluded. But, we can give ourselves permission to be ‘Who We Are’ despite the behavior of those who decide we aren’t acceptable in their world.
Often, we have preconceived notions of who we should be based on our need to fit in. It may start early in our lives because we want to be liked or want to be part of the so-called in crowd. We imagine ourselves to be like others if we dress, talk and act like them. We behave and do things we normally wouldn’t do because we don’t like the feeling of being excluded.
Don’t pretend. Be who you are. You are special …
It isn’t selfish to make yourself a priority. It isn’t selfish to take care of yourself. It isn’t selfish to love yourself. For in doing so, you have much more to give to others. More importantly, you’ve given yourself a far greater gift of love than anyone could ever give you.
Give Yourself Special love Gifts everyday …
Be the ship that travels calm waters to places that nourish you. Cruise away from places that keep you from being who you are. Bring people along with you who let you be you. Discard the others since they will only bring your ship down.
Namaste, Isadora
~☜❤☞~
Namaste
I honor the place in you
in which the entire universe dwells.
I honor the place in you
which is of Love, and of Truth,
of Light and of Peace.
When you are in that place in you
and I am in that place in me.
We are One.
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*****this is a repost from February, 2012
Sometimes in the waves of change
We find our true direction ©annonymous
In this challenge, we’re told to write a quote and explain why we like it.
I like gaining insight in words. In these two lines, there is a great deal to learn.
We hesitate changing where we are even if we’re unhappy. We’re comfortable.
Change means adjusting to something new.
I love sitting at the beach and watching the waves hit the shore.
Each one is different. They never seem to mind that they are going to change the next time they
come to shore. If we can accept the changes in our lives, we just might find a better place to be.
2018©Isadora DeLaVega
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Thank you, sweet Gilly, for nominating me for the challenge.
Be sure to visit her blog Lucid Gypsy. It’s as unique as her.
I’d like to nominate:
Janet@Sustainabilities – her blog is filled with wonderful photos and bits of writing.
Tina@Travels and Trifles – her blog is filled with photographs that tell a story without words.
Carol@Light Words – Her blog is filled with a variety of posts that express her quirky sense of humor.
There’s no obligation for the nominees to accept this challenge. Have FUN !!!!
If anyone would like to join in – feel free – here are the rules.
The rules of the challenge are simple,
Thank the person you chose you,
Post a quote for three consecutive days
Say why you like your quotes
Invite three blogging friends to join in
We are the sum of experiences that we encounter as we go through life. Day to day struggles and triumphs are experinced by all of the worlds creatures. As human beings, when we encounter a challenge, we have freedom to choose on how we react. Every decision that we make leads us down a different road. We will never come to exactly the same crossroads. Every decision that we make has significance. The tiniest choices that we make reverberates through the entire universe. ©info click here
Your heart wants tranquilty from the love you hold inside.©Isadora DeLaVega
Namaste
I honor the place in you
in which the entire universe dwells.
I honor the place in you
which is of Love, and of Truth,
of Light and of Peace.
When you are in that place in you
and I am in that place in me.
We are One
Becca at On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea
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The moon filtered through the starless clouded sky.
She could see tiny white lights shining on the patio. By midnight, they’d be drunk.
It was the perfect night to go.
Silk stockings stretched over her shapely legs and thighs. A black leather skirt accented her curvaceous hips. The spiky heels, she’d picked up at a yard sale, completed her outfit. She felt as fiery as a hot chili pepper.
A car pulled up beside her.
“Looking for some fun?”
“No …” “I’m near my destination.”
“Think so?”
“I’ve got other plans for you, cupcake.”
Tearfully, “I’m grounded. Right Mom?”
2017©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100 words
Photo prompt: Dale Rogerson
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As I come to the end of another year of nurturing, I am aware of how blessed
I’ve been to have traveled this past year with so many who’ve been
walking beside me.
We must never stop writing our own story. It helps us to be present.
It’s a gift we give to our nurturing selves.
All of the painful layers we’ve carefully peeled away this year have helped us
become attuned with our emotional selves.
I’ve looked in the mirror.
I’ve seen myself.
My expectations have far exceeded what I ever thought.
I am pleased. But, there is always room to grow for a better story.
Have you met your expectations this year?
If not, do whatever you have to do to be YOU
~ You want to Be ~
Be in your own story.
In Love and Light ….
Namaste, Isadora
2016©Isadora DeLaVega
~☜❤☞~
Namaste
I honor the place in you
in which the entire universe dwells.
I honor the place in you
which is of Love, and of Truth,
of Light and of Peace.
When you are in that place in you
and I am in that place in me.
We are One.
The most destructive habit: Worry.
The greatest gift: Giving.
The greatest loss: Loss of Self-respect.
The most satisfying work: Helping others.
The ugliest personality trait: Selfishness.
The most endangered species: Dedicated leaders.
The greatest natural resource: Our youth.
The greatest ‘Shot-in-the-Arm’: Encouragement.
The greatest problem to overcome: Fear.
The most effective sleeping pill: Peace of mind.
The most crippling failure disease: Excuses.
The world’s most incredible computer: The Brain.
The most dangerous pariah: A gossiper.
The most powerful source in life: Love.
The most powerful source in life: Love.
The most powerful source in life: Love.
The most powerful source in life: Love.
The most powerful source in life: Love.
The worst thing to be without: Hope.
The deadliest weapons: The tongue.
The two most power-filled words: I Can.
the greatest asset: Faith.
The most worthless emotion: Self-pity.
The most beautiful attire: A Smile.
The most prized possession: Integrity.
The most powerful channel of communication: Prayer.
The most contagious spirit: Enthusiasm.
The most important thing in life:
Realizing who we are.
©Rab Adamson
~☜❤☞~
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