Sometimes we need reminders of what is most important in our lives. God gently nudges us towards what is right, true, and redemptive. I, for one, become quite self-indulgent while working on my many projects. This morning, I rummaged through some papers and I came across a reminder.          Rereading this letter brought a precious memory to …
48 Contrast
We live life more fully by embracing contrast: spring, winter, life, death, creativity, career. Flowers radiate glory one day and wilt the next. Their exquisite beauty contrasts with their shriveled forms. This brevity makes me ponder my own worth.    If God would create such magnificent specimens whose lifespan is so short, would He not design my life with a …
Day 33 “I See Red”
 Red is a passionate and powerful color!      I love red! Red hearts and red roses symbolize love.      "Redness" ignites feelings of loving life...and taking pictures to prove it!      Yet beyond all the red expressions I am so used to seeing stateside, I found this vibrant color interwoven throughout the culture of Argentina.      How can one not …
Day 31 “I Feel Blue Today”
This morning I feel blue—not in the depressive sense but in terms of possibilities. I absolutely love the color because it speaks to me of open sky.      I have been a blue lover for a very long time. While living overseas in Amsterdam, Holland, I had the benefit of some wonderful friends labeled "The Dream Team" because …
Day 30 “I Feel Pink!”
I feel pink today!          As I rifled through South American travel photos for yesterday's post, the "pinkness" really struck me.          Argentina and Uruguay love colorful buildings, and you see pink everywhere.           Pink reminds me of feminine solidarity (sorry guys). Throw in a little purple and self-confidence soars. Below is my daughter, Elya, in …
Day 29: “The Key”
Is our destiny like a ring of keys? Does each hold the promise of opening a door of possibility? If so, are we responsible for engraving unique patterns into the metal or merely buffing what God has already etched until it slides into the lock?  Recent comments left by my dear friend Linda got me thinking. …
Day 27 “Right Turns”
Have you ever had a sharp "right turn" redirect your destiny? What you anticipated happening abruptly dead ends and the only path left seems disappointing?  If I had a nickel for every time this happened to me, I could buy a motor scooter and drive through the streets of Uruguay (oh wait, my children …
Day 24 “Renaissance…”
Creativity is a continual rebirth. Every inspired moment rejuvenates—whether a new creation results or not. However, a fresh project invigorates soul. For us inspirational types, combining our art, writing, photography etc. touches spirit as well.  When "what we believe" transforms into visual forms, the belief becomes a little more personal, meaningful, and real. I, …
Day 23 “The Shadows”
"Our writing is only as interesting as our living— Whether in life, in dreams, or in our imagination!                     Those of us privileged to live larger than our routines will find a new world opening up to us. I say privileged because some wispy thought from someone told us there was more. We dared believe …
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