That moment when Your tired mind Can suddenly see- The world, And your current situation Through a completely Different lens.
That moment when- Your mind shifts, The clouds lift, And the sun comes out Welcoming you back home To your happiness- Right where you belong.
That moment when- The right words are spoken, And your world suddenly realigns, And begins To make some sort of sense – again. After having been in the dark For far too long.
That moment when- Gratitude sneaks back in, And kisses you Softly on the cheek. And you smile in return- From the inside, out- Remembering Just how sweet The littlest things in life Can be.
Dedicated to my kids … because life is never easy – and not without change. And because I want to make sure I pour my heart out in its entirety while I’m still here….And I want my words to continue speaking to their hearts long after I’m gone. 💛
“You CAN Overcome Anything”
The truth is You CAN handle Whatever comes your way- No matter how big Or how hard- The life change. You don’t handle Everything all at once- Or all in one day. You handle it In baby steps, And long, deep breaths. You handle it- Moment by moment. Just make the next Right decision- And do your best. Sometimes- You handle it- With tears and talks And late night texts. You handle it- With lots of hugs, And I love yous. You handle it- With naps and walks, Movies, ice cream, Self-care, laughing, Praying and gratitude. You handle it- With those Who have your back- At every turn. Just keep going… Lean into the change- And always- Learn. You handle it- Little bit by little bit. And as you begin To adjust to the changes- You can gradually Let go of the heaviness- Or the overbearing weight of it. And even if you never Fully get over it- You CAN get through it. You ARE strong enough. You ARE capable. And I believe- With all of my heart- That you CAN do it. I love you- With everything That I am- And for as long As I am able to… I promise To hold your heart- And love you Through it- No matter what. You are capable And strong enough- To get through- And overcome The hard stuff.
Unveiled My new set of eyes- My new perspective, Opened wide- On my own precious life. They cry more. They crave more. They hold more- Life inside the lens. They feel more. They’ve seen more. They know more- Truths that aren’t pretend. They radiate gratitude To their ultimate capacity. They overfill and spill-over One by one by one With pure love, And transparency. They see life’s flaws- And quickly dismiss them. They witness faults, And feel love, And forgiveness. For we are only human. They see love and kindness- And they light up, And sparkle with a brightness. They see pain, and age, And a weakened body Struggling to stand upright. But they offer grace In the face of defeat- Knowing this sight- Won’t be her last fight. They see a new fire And a fierceness Behind her tired gaze, And they raise it- For cancer Has seen its final day And there’s no time Left to be wasted. Get busy planting every seed And pray to watch it grow. And water your hopes Your dreams, Your family, and everything That matters to you so. This life goes by faster Than the blink of an eye. And my new eyes Are opened wide.
The circle of life, the cycles of time. Sweet coincidences, synchronicities, and tender moments with loved ones by our side.
Beautiful memories that taste of love, and magic, and carry us for a lifetime.
New beginnings, and the excitement of new chapters, and adventures. New life entering this world with the promise of continuation, and elation, and getting to watch them grow. Loving, protecting, and encouraging them as they go. Our children bring the promise of light, and hope through life’s constant ebb and flow.
Life and loss throughout our time here- reminds us of life’s greatest treasures, and the value of all We hold dear. Our moments are a gift- priceless and tethered. Our loved ones who have gone on Live in our hearts, and throughout our time here forever. This life is precious, and perfectly imperfect throughout each, and every day. This world is incredible, awe-inspiring, and should be coveted, and protected in every way.
Take the time to take in- the sunsets, sunrises, snowy, and rainy days, clouds, and endless blue skies. The glow of the moon, and the milky way. The stars that twinkle and shine. The animals, mountains, lakes, rivers, streams, and ocean tides. The flowers, the trees, the birds, and the bees. The forests, the beaches, the sand, and ocean breeze. The mountainous, the tropical, the frozen, the desert, and the plains. The earth in all it’s wonder, and majesty with every imaginable kind of terrain.
Take in the changing of the seasons, holidays, and celebrations of every type. Life is short, so be thoughtful, and do your best to always be kind. Live in the present, and love deeply. There is no redo or rewind. Be humble, and gracious. Forgive, and learn to let things go. Learn every lesson presented. You’re never too old to grow. Laugh loud, and laugh often. And humor your way through it. Life is good, bad, meh, and at times almost unbearable. That’s just the cold, hard truth of it. But the cycles of life are precious, and every experience worth it.
The circle of life, these cycles of time. I’m so very grateful, from the bottom of my heart, for every one of you. Thank you always, for being such a beautiful, and vibrant part of mine.
TANiELLE ART 