When we surrender when we do not fight with life when it calls upon us we are lifted and the strength to do what needs to be done finds us ~ Oriah Mountain Dreamer
Just like a majestic tree standing tall in the midst of rain, wind, sleet or hail. It surrenders to the elements, sways with and leans into the great forces of Nature until the clouds disperse, the sun comes out and it’s purpose becomes apparent once again. To give shade and a resting place for creatures big and small. To surround us with beauty and life. To give shelter from the storm.
So then should we be there for each other. To give shelter from life’s storms. To share the fruits of Spirit; Humility, Respect, Truth, Compassion, Courage and Generosity. To provide a Sanctuary of Love. To love and be loved.
Searching for Grady 
Lovely post. A lofty goal is to learn to be as tolerant as a tree 🙂
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Yes, exactly! 🙂
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Evocative writing. And yes, we should be there.
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Thank you so much, William!
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Thank you for that beautiful reminder. x
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We just need to keep practicing. Not always easy.
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I agree it is hard but meditation and living mindfully helps keep us on the path.
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Totally agree.
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The simple stuff is the most complicated by ourselves!
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That is so true but I find if I step away from the maddening crowd, it becomes a little easier 🙂
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Such a lovely post, Grady! 🙂
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Beautiful! We are only a part of nature, yet we often forget.
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Beautiful poem and I am in awe of the image you posted. Amazing!
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Thank you so much! I made that face out of cement using a trash can lid… It is very heavy 🙂 It has weathered a bit over the years. It now hangs on a tree in my daughter’s back yard.
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That’s very nice; what a talent
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I feel blessed by your writing right now.
I found delight love in what you just wrote. Am happy right now.
A wonderful and interesting post.
Enjoy. Happy sunday
#PATRICKSTORIES
Peace ✌and Love ❤
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Thank you so much for those very kind words. I really appreciate it 🙂
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You are welcome
#PATRICKSTORIES
Peace ✌and Love ❤
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I have nominated you for the “Sunshine Bloggers Award.” see here https://soulexpression.blog/2018/09/06/share-the-love/
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