Only the Good Remains.

It’s hard to practice gratitude when we’re feeling overwhelmed. Life seems to displace intention, and worry becomes our new ‘mind frame.’

Though, I promise you it is possible.

This past week has been marked by challenge. Though, my son’s injury is physically healing – there is work yet to be done at a much deeper level.

I’m speaking for myself, in this regard. As a mother, I’ve been trained at the ready for skinned knees and broken bones. However, blood transfusions – my goodness, that required a resilience with roots to a ‘higher authority.’

And, now today – I face the loss of a friend. Unexpected, certainly – though, life doesn’t wait for our acceptance of change.

So, we must find our place – in spite of everything else.

This morning, I’ve taken refuge in a back parking lot. Although yesterday was marked with fierce thunderstorms, today – only a single puddle remains.

I was immediately struck by the stillness of the water; as if a finely polished mirror reflecting its truth back into nature.

“Can you not see me,” she pleads. “After all that once was, still I remain.”

Our tender hearts are much like the puddle after the storm. That is to say, no matter what may transpire – only the good remains.

We are the water, my loves – and, we are the reflection within.

And that is the basis for my gratitude.

Only the good remains….

In peace…

Namaste ❤️

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Tara Lemieux is a mindful wanderer, and faithful stargazer. Although she often appears to be listening with great care, rest assured she is most certainly‘forever lost in thought. She is an ardent explorer and lover of finding things previously undiscovered or at the very least mostly not-uncovered.

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  • That was beautiful as always, Tara. I’m so sorry to hear you and your son are going through such trying times. Please let me know of there’s anything you may need or anyway I can help. Reading on your resilience and your courage in the face of this madness has certainly helped me face my own. Thank you. Please take care .. Xoxoxoxo

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