Words from the Heart

  Image via Pexels I am happy today to share a new post from Jennifer Scott . Jennifer was a guest blogger in 2017, sharing her experiences with grief . You can learn more about her on her site: Spiritfinder .  ~~~~~~ In a rapidly evolving world, unlocking and maintaining your creative potential is pivotal for personal fulfillment and professional advancement. Creativity stands at the core of innovation, problem-solving, and rich self-expression, marking the essence of original thought and vision. For anyone from artists grappling with creative blocks to professionals in search of novel ideas or simply individuals aiming to infuse more creativity into their lives, rejuvenating your creative energy is paramount. In this article, Words from the Heart shares some actionable strategies designed to empower you to thrive by drawing fresh inspiration and igniting your creative spark.  Try Out Diverse Art Forms    Exploring new art forms stimulates the imagination. Fro...

For Those Gone Too Soon            by Linda M. Rhinehart Neas  The mind searches –    Within the mind palace - What were the last words spoken ?  Your laugh, your smile  Echoes through rooms and halls  Long lost and barely remembered.  The news came shockingly –  A happened upon obit,  A message from someone you knew,  A call from a mutual friend.  The particulars of how, why, when  Carry little weight –  What matters is that you are gone.  Time, the thief, stole you from now,  Never allowing for a proper goodbye –  Oh the things left unsaid!  Those left behind,  On learning that you now live  In days gone by - among foggy dreams Where the sun always shines –  Pain has ceased its incessant knowing –  Where youth and beauty reign,  Are numbed by the realization that -  No longer will you call - No longer will you hold their hand - No longer will...

  How often do you say the words, "I love you," "I am sorry," "I forgive you," or "Thank you?"  Short phrases that carry so much power. These are the phrases used in the Hawaiian prayer Ho'oponopono.  (Click the link to learn more about this healing practice.) The power of these words lies in the sincerity by which they are uttered. Too often, they become pat sayings used to fill gaps in conversation or used lightly to show sentiments for which English is lacking.  Let me give you an example. How often have you heard someone say, "Oh, I love my new car (or dress, or whatever.)"  Do they really "love" these things?  On the other hand, I know that I have said, "I'm sorry," upon hearing something for which I had not words to express the feelings I had about a situation.  Sorry wasn't the right word, but I have yet to find a word that adequately expresses my feelings when someone shares the horrors of their l...