beliefs

are what we become

What do you believe
the future holds for you?

What fresh vision
is emerging?

validation

contribution to a conversation
by validating how she feels

she called
feeling like a crappy mom
her son broke his wrist

I listened
and echoed back
her feelings

being heard and understood
was just enough
to move the conversation forward

instead

work and school
begin again tomorrow

I'm visualizing

smooth transitions
patience
and abundant humor

When I feel
tense
irritated
rushed

my sharped tongue
and furrowed brow
emerge

instead

I'm going to
breathe deep
and try and make 'em smile

comfort

we walked a few miles together today
and she reached for my hand
again and again
a perfect fit
in the jigsaw puzzle
comfort

reality

reality hit hard today
my first day back to work

fast pace
fast talking
fast movements
fast meeting
fast eating

slow breathing
helps

nature

hiking at mission trails

we are in awe with the water

the river is high
giving the waterfalls force
the river hums
a soothing feeling
drowning out the chatter in our heads

caterpillars amble across the dirt path
this fuzzy migration
fascinates us all

Oak trees' tangled canopies
have us look upward
in appreciation

unplug and get out for a hike

plunge

geared up and ready to go
they gather
and take the plunge
in the cold 56 degree ocean

polar bears

an invigorating day
full of play, promise
and positive energy