a bright landscape of sunny ease and eternal possibility?
does it live in the heart of each moment
or is it as elusive as pink bulbs
spinning silver roots beneath a blinding snow?
wedging grace in and out of dark mountains, angry clouds.
must we coax it into being, or is it an
open palm waiting,
a heart shaped rock at our feet when we can't seem to look up,
a profusion of flowers when we need them most?
i imagine hope is as boundless as each upturned face.
aflame in the heart of every seed
bursting with life and our innate desire for wholeness.
i imagine hope is the motherlove of all life's challenges
calling us to greatness.
i am sure it is reborn in every offering of compassion.
i am sure it makes rocks sing, life bearable, the weary rise, wells fill,
the impossible; possible.
today may every heart be comforted.
may those who sit firm in the hand of grace
hold others,
may those overcome
be held tight.
finding paradise in the colour of hope,
where my friends have you found yours?
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Love the imagery of 'spinning silver roots beneath a blinding snow'...these last few days have given us a renewed sense of the spring fervor that is brewing! Paradise reigns!
Posted by: Dawn Elliott - AlterEgoMexicana | March 03, 2013 at 09:05 AM
oh my goodness yes
yes
yes ---->
blue sky
heart in hand
somepinkflowers
how
could i NOT show up, missy ??
reading your words
comforts me,
they roll over me
soothing ...
February
is a difficult month for me & my emotions
and
HERE
with you
we have March Hope
cupped in your warm hand ...
""open palm waiting""
the
color of hope is
~~glowy~~
Posted by: somepinkflowers | March 03, 2013 at 09:15 AM
Interesting to me...this past month of Feb
this little month in length of days
is so hard in so many ways....
March is indeed my hopeful month, where bits of green begin to appear and I can rest easy in the knowing that this too shall pass.
x...x
Posted by: Stephanie | March 03, 2013 at 10:29 AM
bluest of blue, in so many ways!
xoxoxo
Posted by: Deb Taylor | March 03, 2013 at 01:06 PM
rebecca~
This speaks to me in such a deep way. Last night I went to see a friend in the hospital who was admitted with 4th stage throat cancer. I had not seen him in many years. He was surprised to see me and we sat and talked for almost 2 hours. He told me stories and I just listened. He just needed someone to listen. I rubbed his feet and put my arms around him. Sometimes compassion is the greatest hope you can offer. Thank you for this beautiful prayer of a post. My own is much darker but I hope you see the color of hope within it.
Love Noelle
Posted by: Noelle | March 03, 2013 at 01:56 PM
Love the heart shape birdseed entwined in nature's branches ~ Wow ~ Great photography and wisdom words ~ Glad Spring is there or looks like any way ~ Blessings for the week ^_^
Posted by: Carol and artmusedog ^_^ | March 03, 2013 at 04:20 PM
Here I thought this was a heart-shaped rock, and I see it is birdseed! You always take the most inspiring photos, Rebecca. Sending you best wishes for a wonderful March full of color and warmth. We are still hovering here between winter and spring, but the paradise of springtime is just around the corner.
Posted by: Laurie Zuckerman | March 03, 2013 at 08:05 PM
"may those who sit firm in the hand of grace
hold others,
may those overcome
be held tight."
This is a beautiful call to all to do the dance of hope giving and receiving blessings from one another. How beautiful!
Posted by: Wabi Sabi | March 03, 2013 at 08:35 PM
laurie, you were right, it is a heart shaped rock in the tree, i looped the thin just blossoming branch around it as a prayer the morning of the earthquake in japan. it hangs there still and every time i see it, i pause sending love and healing to their way.
Posted by: rebecca | March 03, 2013 at 08:45 PM
I thought this was birdseed shaped in the mold of a heart. Then I read your comment above and I discovered it was a rock. I was completely fooled.
Posted by: annie | March 04, 2013 at 02:28 PM
dearest rebecca, doubt is a part of the human condition. know that what you offer to your blog circle is immeasurable. the love, goodwill, friendship, honesty you give to your community is felt deeply. whether or not a comment is left your heartfelt presence makes a difference in my life and countless others. each post is an offering directly from your heart. it takes time, thought and true presence to speak from the soul. for selfish reasons i hope you continue to hold your regular gatherings. perhaps you might want to change the frequency. only you know what is best. i am grateful to have met you here. hugs to you
Posted by: Irene | March 07, 2013 at 11:46 AM