I was drawn to the words to the song included in the comments from yesterday....I have many words saved from songs that caught my interest. In the "old days" I was unable or more correctly, didn't listen to words in songs....I listened to the instruments or tune only...One day I decided that songs had meaning and the words in the songs were meant to be pondered.....
Any way after that and reviewing many songs in my computer files, I came upon Linda's Nature Paragraph....so I bagged the music stuff and focused on her statement. I don't know if I've shared it before, but even if I have, it's worth looking at again. The object of the paragraph is be drawn to something in nature and then write about what one sees. Then convert it to "I" and magic happens.
Look at the following and see if you agree. Maybe it can be set to music?
Linda Wood
I am a flower…
I come in many colors and facets…
I stand up tall and brave the elements…
Occasionally I close my petals in…
When the sun comes back out…
I open up again…
The universe gives me nourishment…
And I provide its beauty…
Linda and I were talking this morning about her "life contract" she adopted many many years ago. She said this morning, it is really now when she understood what "courage" meant to her and why it is in her contract...an amazing discovery by an amazing woman.
Linda Wood
I am an open, powerful and courageous woman
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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I love the nature process. I remember being so moved by the words I wrote about my nature experience and then putting I first... Wow what an impact that was.
You are one of the most amazing women I have ever known. I am always amazed by your strength and courage!
I love you...
Julie
It seems Linda has always had a song close - I remember when she sang to Dave at your wedding, how brave and beautiful that was!
"A friend is someone who knows the song in our heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words."
Happy Birthday dear friend!
Love,
Mary
Happy Birthday, Linda...one day early! I am out of town all day tomorrow so I'm sending greetings today. Can you imagine Grandma having 4 grandchildren babies at one time...with you being the oldest (couldn't resist adding that)? Years later, we had good times playing in the playhouse by the garage and also playing school in the basement at her house. Have a great day!
Love and prayers,
Ruth Ann
That's a beautiful nature paragraph, Linda! You are a flower, beautiful and precious to all who discover you amongst the brambles of life.
You both define "courage" to me. Keep continuing on with strength, humor and determination.
Love to you both, as always.
Courage comes in so many colors. It is mystical, yet real. The young know it not because they have strength and bravado. It is only with time that we realize what true courage is. You have it.
OK, that's funny. I had no idea of PICTURE of me would show up when I tried to use the TravelGal sign in. LOL! Back to anonymous for me.
Marge
Linda, you are one beautiful bright shiny being. Seeing yourself in a flower is so magical and poignant. You are a flower that is beautiful inside and out.
We miss you and David. We are looking forward in getting together with you when you get back to Fl.
We know you are having a fun and loving Birthday.
Love Steve & Ethel
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