Towards the light...

Vulnerable

Today, not like any other day

I look up to the sky and as you might pray,

I make a plea,

not the dramatic, overly self-serving kind, 

but the kind that makes me tremble and shrink, 

tears falling down my cheek. 

I ask for refuge, for solace, for kindness;

for help, 

not just for me, but for all of us.

for each and everyone one of us left to grieve, 

help  us...

now, on my knees, I beg for it.

“I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together.” 

-John Lennon

I started working on this post early last week.  I planned on posting it last Friday, but like most of the country once I heard the horrific news I felt paralysed by shock, anger, fear, and most of all absolute sadness.   All weekend I read the news, trying to make sense,  as I cried, and pulled my family closer.  As hard as I tried I could not block out the thoughts of what happened in Newtown, CT, and to our entire country.  What has happened to us?  I don't understand.  My heart hurts so much thinking about it.  I am so sorry for the families that have suffered way beyond imaginable.

There is a lot I have been wanting to share here;  my trip to Italy with dear friends (next post), about moving to a new house, about art & life, about this and that, about new recipes, new ideas....   

 with time I will get to where I am going... for now I am trying (still) to adjust to a new schedule, trying to balance everything... and words just don't feel overflowing at the moment.  Thankfully photos have a way of speaking without saying a word. So, I will share with you few words and photos from the past few weeks.

I am very happy to share that my art work was published in The Soul & Body Connection again, such a beautiful magazine. 

Why Are Your Poems So Dark?

By Linda Pastan

Isn't the moon dark too,   

most of the time?   

And doesn't the white page   

seem unfinished   

without the dark stain   

of alphabets?   

When God demanded light,   

he didn't banish darkness.   

Instead he invented   

ebony and crows   

and that small mole   

on your left cheekbone.   

Or did you mean to ask   

"Why are you sad so often?"   

Ask the moon.   

Ask what it has witnessed.

Trying to get in the spirit with a little  Sufjan Stevens Christmas music. 

Wishing you peace, love, & light and hope that you will share it. 

xo

Happy Winter Solstice. 

Comments

[francesca dileo]

xoxoxo so damned excited

[carlanda williamson]

i love you beautiful lady! merry christmas. xo carlanda

[Briana G.]

As always, your photos are amazing. Your daughter looks like a young woman now. My how fast that happens.
Hope things feel more settled soon.
Love and Hugs,
Briana G.

[Janice Scherer]

Thank you for your heartfelt post. I'm excited for your upcoming class, and I haven't even looked at it yet. Thank you for opening the door again and keeping me on my journey. To my mentor, my teacher, my friend. Love you bunches!

[Jennifer White]

You know me, you never have to say a word ... pictures speak volumes in my opinion. Listing to Regina Spektor right now and thinking of you and I singing all the words (J too I think?) as we drove around Virginia last time I was out...love you, my BFF Natalie.

[Hilda D.]

You've beautifully expressed through your words and photos what I have bottled up in my heart. Thanks for making this world a more loving & light-filled place to be.
Looking forward to your new workshop!! Lots& lots of peace and joy for the holidays and beyond!

[Eileen]

Love to you and your beautiful family, Misty!!xoxo

[Liz Ness]

Can't wait to play/create with you again! Meanwhile, I wish you and your family many good things! Happy holidays!

~Liz

[john]

Beautiful post, beautiful photos, beautiful words. Beautiful soul, beautiful you, dear friend. xoxo

[john]

forgot to ask....is "Vulnerable" your poem? I love it. Very powerful words.

[kim beller]

beautiful~
feeling the same thoughts and emotions that you have evoked in your post.
wishing you and yours a peace filled Christmas, a new year filled with wonder and love .
i am SO excited about the class in january. wouldn't miss it!! my present to ME!
until then...
xoxo

[Cinda Rae Oliverio]

Merry Christmas sweet sparrow, xoxoxox

[heather]

Done! Looking forward to you and yoga this first half of the year! xoxo

[Mariette]

Lovely photos Misty!
Thanks for sharing ;-)
Looking forward to another workshop with you.
I feel so bless ;-)
Happy New Year to you and family xox

[Terri]

I understand.
thank you for sharing,
thank you for spreading honesty and beauty,
sending you waves of love and appreciation : )
hugs,
Terri

[Tammy M]

Hello wonderful misty!! xoxo your daughter is just stunning! isnt she!! Just love the photos you took, of her and winter and beautiful ordinary everyday. My mom and I were talking about if we ever got to go to italy for an art classs it will have to be yours.{{HUGS}} You are so great at inspiring joy and confidence when you teach, MAN I miss artfest!!!LOL! Hope 2013 is overflowing with blessings for you and your family. Miss your quiet sweet smile.cant wait to see more posts when you have time. {{HUGS}} Tammy