a contemplative poem about needing time and giving ourselves permission to sit with our thoughts and letting them move in the direction and pace they need in order to provide clarity and peace. Forcing our thoughts to take a particular direction to solve something may limit our perspective on a situation.

a contemplative poem about how we are unaware of what lives in our shadow thoughts. We need new information and perspectives in order to shine light on them and reveal that they are not as scary or unconquerable as they first appear.

a contemplative poem about having many distractions; most of which we've convinced ourselves are important and necessary. But, we can miss precious moments that help to ground us and can bring peace and connection. Taking moments are investments in our well being.

a contemplative poem about how we are not placed on this earth, in our communities, to take. We all have something to offer and we need to be brave enough to sow it, because it can and does become part of something bigger that can affect more than just us.

a contemplative poem about how each of our actions and decisions result in consequences - ripples in our days - which are not inherently negative but require time to assess what we see. That is wisdom and how we develop discernment

a contemplative poem about when we belong to a community, whether a church, cultural group or friend group, we are expanding our opportunities to grow and learn from those we choose to experience this life with.

a contemplative poem about being a creation of God and the challenge to take the time to experience, with wonder, other aspects of His creation - even those that may be hidden in the shadows. It is a call to action to stay curious and to take interest in really seeing.

a contemplative poem about the frequency of recognizing strengths and attributes in others that we dismiss in ourselves - that we are goddesses (daughters of God) unique composites of wisdom, beauty, strength and heart.