a letter (to you).

forward (don't be afraid)

One can go back toward safety or forward toward growth.
Abraham Maslow

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I am happy to announce that the giveaway winner (chosen by random.org) is comment #15 from Amy (anonymous). Amy, please get in touch so I can send you the "hope.full" soul mantra necklace (just see my blogger profile for my email).

soak it all up baby girl

backyard tulips . april 2009

my heart is full today...full of friendship and goodness. full of what is real. i soak this up knowing that each day does not always unfold quite this way. i soak it up and tuck it into an inner pocket so that i can twirl inside it on the days that unfold into something else. i soak it up so i can remind myself on another day that i am simply not alone on this journey.

we must allow ourselves to soak up the goodness and the friendship and what is real.
we are simply not alone.
(thank you)

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dear ones, your whispers of hope have made me smile widely.
thank you.
thank you.

(i am keeping the comments of the giveaway post open until sunday evening and will choose a random winner and announce early next week.)