“And still, after all this time, the Sun has never said to the Earth,
"You owe me."
Look what happens with love like that.
It lights up the sky.”
― Rumi
For Sara Stevenson. After 30 plus years of friendship we became even better friends this year. The girl has a passionate and just heart. I loved seeing her fall deeply in love with the orphans in India. She is a voice for children, educators, and a more just world...more important than all this is the fact I can be vulnerable with her and she is a compassionate friend. Thank you Sara!
“Travel brings power and love back into your life.”
― Rumi
Teale! She's got the travel fever and she grabs life by the roots and pulls!
I appreciate your adventures, your many friend of many years and gusto for living!
I miss you Teale 8000 miles away from my baby :(.I have never been 8000 miles away from Teale or David!
I am planning some great travel adventures for she and I all the way across the world!
LOVE YOU!
“Sorrow prepares you for joy. It violently sweeps everything out of your house, so that new joy can find space to enter. It shakes the yellow leaves from the bough of your heart, so that fresh, green leaves can grow in their place. It pulls up the rotten roots, so that new roots hidden beneath have room to grow. Whatever sorrow shakes from your heart, far better things will take their place.”
― Rumi
For Robin and Susan. Robin is the reason I am here. She and Susan are focused on healing Susan's cancer--- together. You both are in my thoughts often. Sending you the beauty and life force present in this painting!
“I was dead, then alive.
Weeping, then laughing.
The power of love came into me,
and I became fierce like a lion,
then tender like the evening star.”
― Rumi
This summer I escaped to Seattle to be with life long friends. I was fracking and coming thorough a major life change. These wonderful women are the galaxy I live in. Full of love and reassurance. They have known me Bridget---since I was 5, Deb and Kathy since I was 20. They remind of what is right in the world, my life and restore me to my original lustre.
Beautiful Nataliaaaa
Ally who reminded me I was a lioness...Julia and Deb who remind me to smell the lilies (tiger)
Damn GIRL! you are the greatest. wishing i was a girl right about now
ReplyDeletethat's an awesome post
soon...I will honor the men in my life:)
DeleteWow! I am so inspired by you and all of these amazing women! What a community and so much love!! I'm so thankful that I got to spend time with you this summer!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteJulita!!!!! I love you. Hope school is going well. XXOO
DeleteKA, I mean, Poopsie, I so appreciate this post and you and Rumi and the photos. Where did you find the one of us in diapers!? We were celebrating your being pregnant with Teale. I am so happy that we have gotten closer since our India trip. We miss you and hope you enjoy your new students.
ReplyDeleteYep...I was pregnant with Teale...I have that photo here in Saudi with me...to remember my crazy friends! XXOO
DeleteLove you truly, madly, deeply! I cherish our friendship! I love your light and love.
ReplyDeleteyep,you are in my blood like holy wine and I could drink a case of you....
ReplyDeleteKA I love Rumi, I love you. Getting ready for studio tour working crazy hours, Kink in neck, ready to clean out my studio for the remodel and still contemplating my big adventure......tee hee.
ReplyDeleteKathy B--love you. So glad you are still chipping away at the big adventure checklist. If I can go to Saudi you can go on your trip!!! Love you.
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