The more I acknowledge God, His workings, and His teachings in my life, the more He makes His presence known. Hearts and crosses appear in many places. He goes before me, although His footprints I do not see. It is His great love He has given us, that I am reminded of every day in …
Category Archives: Inspiration
God’s Greater Plans
Throughout my circumstances, God still amazes me how He works through us and other people in our lives. What once felt catastrophic, overwhelming and heart-wrenching, the pain and sorrow, has been turned into joy. Throughout the process of learning to accept what is and will be, I have come into a peaceful sense of being. …
What a Difference Your Voice Can Make
TodayThe voice withinDid speakPrompting meTo reach outTo take a chanceThrough wordsThrough actionsMaking it knownWho it isThat I amHere to helpHere to supportHere to make a differenceHere to have an impactWhat once was painIs now becomingSomethingMuch more beautifulThanOnce imagined and believedSeeds Have been plantedMessages Have been well-receivedI look forward toThe harvestWhere we may one dayReap and …
Know Him and Expose the Enemy’s Lies
How clever!How deceiving!In my mind,Almost believing!Lies…more lies,Then anyone can possibly beConceiving.RegretsGuiltShameCondemnationSpiralingNearly out of controlThinking…Wondering…Is this me?Or…Is it the enemy?ThoughtsFeelingsEmotionsMindsetOne That was lacking love.OneThat was thinking,Unkind things.Out of balance.Out of sync.SadnessDepressionPainOh, so deep.ForgivenessIs necessary.ForgivenessIs essential.ForgivenessBreathes life.ForgivenessI need.Forgive myself.(I thought I had, but was shown otherwise.)Amazing, isn’t it?How convincing.How twisted.The enemy can be.Taking me on,At my lowest …
I’ve Got This, Trust Me!!!
Don’t you just love it when God speaks directly to you, saying what you need to hear? I do and I know He is spot on! I wasn’t letting go and letting God handle ALL of my circumstances. He wanted me to just quiet myself, be still, have peace and not worry about anything, but …
Yes, God is Still in Control, He Reminded Me Again Today
Have you ever had one of those day where there seems to be one odd thing happening after another, those moments where you stop and say to yourself, what is going on out there? The energy has shifted, something has changed. You hope for this to soon pass, giving way to good things and positive …
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Love is in the Air
What does love, look like to you? Is it what a person says? How about their actions, the things they do? Is it the gifts they bring whether purchased or handmade? What is about them that says, “I LOVE YOU”? For me, it’s about the little things people do, the simple act of noticing, taking …
Taking Life Moment By Moment
As you know, I’ve been going through many emotions, while processing and accepting this new assignment which has been given to me. I greatly appreciate you keeping me in your thoughts and prayers as I learn to listen for His voice and trust all which He has planned. Yesterday, the waves of emotions came flooding …
Receiving and Working Through Unexpected News
What do you do when you are faced with unexpected news? Do you avoid? Do you run away from and hide? Do you escape in hopes that it will go away and pretend it never existed? Are you in denial? Do you face fear head on? Do you open you heart and mind rather than …
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Great Things
Early this morning @ approximately 1:45 AM (1.30.2024), I woke up and took a bit to fall back to sleep. The words, “God has done great things for you–keep praying” kept repeating over and over and over again. I felt like I needed to keep saying these words for someone was in need of prayer, …
Travel Within Oneself
Joy Filled Day
So much to celebrateMany reasons to rejoiceLiving lifeFilled with gratitudePeace overflowingBlessingsHow they have comeAbundantlyBirthday wishesMessagesPotluckGiftsSingingHow grateful I amTo knowBe awareOfHow much I amLovedSeenAppreciatedWhat my lifeTruly means
Age Is Just A Number, Or Is It?
In 5 days, I will turn 51. January 19th is my birthdate. This is not a shoutout for all kinds of attention, rather it’s to bring about an awareness of the significance of being 51. This birthday is coming at me from a different angle. The thought of getting older and age doesn’t bother me, rather …
Father-Daughter Moment
Not ready to goShe said her goodbyes Uncertain Hesitantly Like a childShe waitedShe resisted PleaseOh pleaseCan I stay longer Two more minutes I’m not ready to goShe waited She wanderedShe wonderedExperienced many thingsHer gaze fixed On the sunsetHer mindOn collecting TreasuresRocksShellsMore memoriesThe sightsThe soundsThe smellsRenewed her soulShe foundHer happy placeA place where she belongedA place …
My Sister & Me
Dear Sister, What a blessing it is To have shared In a moment Your presence Your energy Your smile Your hug God knows How to fill The voids The emptiness Of one’s heart God knows What a blessing Seeing you Means A gift This day Filled my heart With great joy God Has done great …
C and Me
Dear Friend, Messaged Impromptu Thoughts of you Filled me Reach out Why not My mind did say Took a chance Was hopeful Everything would work out To meet 1st attempt Disappointment felt And then 2nd time Perfect Like a charm Making time A moment Spending time with Someone whom I love Great respect Admiration Inspiration …
Destined To Be Crowned
Someday, the time will come and I will receive my crown. If you read my previous post, Getting Ready to be Crowned https://magnificentmeraki.home.blog/2023/11/07/preparation-for-being-crowned/ I was reflecting on my October 21, 2023 experience of getting prepared to receive my crown. This wasn’t the typical crowning ceremony with a tiara, rather a porcelain crown for my tooth. At the …
Getting Ready to be Crowned
On October 21st, I had a crowning ceremony, so to speak. It wasn’t your typical gemstones on a tiara sort of celebration where the crown is placed upon your head. Rather, I was seated in a chair which soon laid back, a blanket placed on me for warmth, had needles with numbing injections placed in …
Vulnerability Looks Good On You!
Dear Sweet Mommas, May the trials you face Turn in to triumph Facing fears Walking mile after mile Searching for answers Trying to understand Life’s big mysteries A caretaker Your child’s Biggest fan Unconditional love Human compassion Giving EVERYTHING you have to them Making sacrifices Not everyone will understand That’s OKAY Be kind to yourself …
It Wasn’t About The Omelet
During the last couple of days, I felt myself to be in a peaceful place. His love flowing and speaking through me, the Holy Spirit no doubt. I am grateful when He brings me back; draws me in, reminding me of His unconditional love and how it is we are to live our lives. A …
God, Your Works Are Astronomical
Do you ever stop, look up at the sky and wonder how much more there is than the eyes can see? I have! It’s overwhelming, don’t you think? Inconceivable, is the word that best describes what it feels like and I try to image what all exists, everything He has set into motion. Can you …
Striving For Peace
Dedicated to Him
Refuge
Keep Going
Who God Created You to Be
Ways to Say, “I Love You”
On September 4, 2023 Heaven gained an angel – My mother-in-law Went to be with Jesus – Emergency leave Gone to Minnesota For two weeks – During my absence Back home My home Alaska – My family My friends Were missing me Keeping us My family and I In thought In prayer – The good …
Food For the Soul
It is He who continues to amaze me! It is He who I give all glory, praise and gratitude! It is He who gave life to me, the world, such beauty for all to see! Let your soul be nourished by the crisp, cool air, the sounds of leaves falling and crunching below your feel …
Putting Life Into Perspective
My family and I went out for an evening walk as the rain let up for now. We’ve had a very rainy season this year for sure. Winter is also showing signs it won’t be long until our ground covering becomes white like the mountain tops too. Fall awakens all my senses, from the smell …
Try Again
Have you ever believed in something so strong, you would do whatever it takes to make it come to life, into reality? For years now, I’ve been writing down many children’s picture book story ideas. Back in 2010, I believed in a story, the words God had spoken to me and through me while my …
The 2-lb Difference
The morning of September 16th, I was tending to last minute things, making final preparations before flying back to Alaska. I did one last weigh-in with my check-in back to ensure it wasn’t over 50 lbs. as I didn’t want to have to unpack or switch anything around at the last minute. My body, mind …
Life Teachings
Today
The present moment Is all we’ve got A chance A choice To live To love Today This very moment As I sit here writing I’m not exactly sure Of what to say I- I know how I feel Sadness Loss No regrets Final moments spent With My mother-in-law This week Today- Her funeral Many wept …
Resistance
What do you think of when you hear the word, “CHANGE?” Does something inside you start stirring? Do you feel uncomfortable or irritable? Anxious or fearful? Change is a good thing; did you know that? What? Really? How? Change provides us with opportunities to get uncomfortable, push us outside of our comfort zone. This discomfort …
Humble Yourself Before the Lord
Autumn is my favorite time of year. As summer gives way to cooler temps, plants, trees and vegetation show us how they are preparing for the winter months and dormancy. Out in nature, I am in awe of the beautiful display God provides for us-free of charge. We need only be open and receptive to …
Into the Wilderness to Find and Discover
New Each Morning
Today is the eve upon which our preschool students arrive. I am at peace. I am accepting of what will be. I am ready to receive what the good Lord has planned for me. I am hopeful and excited about the opportunities this year will bring. I feel as if many things have been done …
Sisters in Christ
My sister and me Forever Will be Connected much deeper Than the eyes Can see Friendship Love Trust Respect The days that pass The years gone by Never changes the fact The way She made me feel Her greatest impact As one in Christ
It’s All Getting Real!
Last night, on August 15th, we had our back to school, meet the teacher event. Earlier in the day my teaching partner and I had been making calls and connecting with families (both new and returning). To start out this year, I have 4 students returning from last year and 6 new ones to welcome …
God’s Peace Washes Over Me
What a wonderful day today has been, spending time with my teaching partner and my team, preparing the classroom for our preschool arrival next week. After such big emotions just a day ago, it’s amazing to see the wondrous miracles God has worked in my life today, from turmoil to peace. Prior to today, I …
Day 1 of Year 16
Today marks the 1st day of my 16th year teaching and the 2nd year at my new school. Recent years have been a whirlwind for so many reasons. There certainly have been many crazies and plot twists during this time which have forced me out of my comfort zone, learned how to persevere, built resilience …
Happy 4 Year Anniversary!
On July 23, 2019, I gave birth to my blog Magnificent Meraki! Thanks to a co-worker and friend who believed in and encouraged me weeks beforehand, I’ve had 4 years of writing, reflecting, healing and understanding, in addition to sharing some of my photography. Where did the time go, I think to myself. There are …
Soft & Subtle-So Profound
There is a voice Inside us all It’s soft It’s subtle It whispers Yet Speaks loud So profound The timing Such randomness This voice I know The spirit within Guiding Providing Directing My words My thoughts My actions My next steps Listen I do Learn Trust in His ways Follow Pray
Set Forth Into the Wilderness
See & Set Free
Be sensitive to Everyone Who You know Are friends with Family too Trauma exists Hidden In faraway places A childhood Memory Instilled as Fear Child-like Child-ish There is a difference You see Traumatization Holds captive Love frees
Making the Most of the Moment
Life is betterWithSunshine & friends “Two are better than one,because they have a good return for their labor:If either of them falls down,one can help the other up.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)
Trust Fall
Today was the second day we went fishing on the Russian River since opening day earlier this week. For some reason, I haven’t been a big fan of nor fully enjoyed fishing on this river. Most people love it! Not me. Does that make me weird? Maybe! You know what, that’s okay because I’ve been …
Encounters
My initial thought while reflecting on this past week, was to call it, “A blast from the past,” but that wouldn’t fully be accurate. You see, I was reunited with people from my past, but then I crossed paths with someone I didn’t know. The word, “encounters” seemingly popped into my mind, which was a …
The Other Side of Heaven
After reconnecting With former colleagues Those whom She hasn’t seen In many months Even years She thought about Tried to imagine The life after this Death Into life If She were to die Before those Whom she cared about How Would she communicate? How Would she speak? How Would she get their attention To know …
Going Inward and the Complexities of Life
To better understand myself, my life, this world, the people around me, my circumstances (both present and past), I’ve found myself to be in a bit of a struggle in my mind, my heart, and memories. Is it, perhaps that I am looking too deep when really the answers may really be quite simple? Or …
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Exemplary Status Achieved! Yay!
Today I had my end of year conference with our school principal. I was eager, yet nervous (I really didn’t know why), anticipation and waiting I suppose and the unknown of what I would hear. At the time of my observation, we had just got students started with an end of day snack. One student …
He Responded With His Word
On the evening of April 25th, I may have been seated alone in our sauna, but He was there, with me, waiting for me to spend quality time in conversation. I had written down several pages of words, trying to work things through my mind, set my heart and thoughts straight. It took some time …
Living A Purposeful Life
Something inside her Began to change As much as she loved Being A busy worker bee She noticed There is more to life Than Keeping the dishes caught up Doing the laundry Tidying up Being OCD About many things She harbored The feelings The energy The emotions of others She took on Their weight As …
The Greatest Therapy for Restorative Healing
Every time I get knocked down, whether it’s with an illness, demands and everyday work, home life, simply dis-ease, it takes more energy to rise and move forward. Feeling out of sorts, out of balance. There’s got to be so much more to life, but during these times it’s hard to see. I know I …
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God, Was it You I Dreamed of? Was it You Who Was There?
Shortly after 4:30 AM this morning I awoke from a dream having spent time with a friend, a friend I haven’t seen in almost 30 years. This friend, I keep in my heart for the memories of friendship are that of kindness no doubt. I felt wrapped in a blanket of love. He spoke, not …
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He Made Eye Contact With Me
God He was there Jesus Looking at Making eye contact With me A picture Of Him Given to me By a friend His face Made up of Pictures Small images Of Many things My thoughts Drifting Becoming scattered Fantasizing Dreaming Carried away With my gaze On Him He redirected Refocused My runaway Thoughts Oh, yes …
The Size of One’s Heart is Worth the Weight
If it’s been a while Since Our last meeting Perhaps You will notice Something different About me My weight No losses Just gains You see My friend My heart Has clearly changed Filled with God’s grace Overflowing with His love Compassion For each And Everyone
How You Start Your Day Matters
Got in my car and turned on the radio. Just talk, nothing much. Definitely a good time to listen to my audiobook. I’ve been “reading” a lot more books when I’ve been able to listen to someone read them to me-LoL!! Listening to someone read to me has always been quite relaxing, comforting, soothing. I …
Silver and Gold
Throughout this last week, I’ve been filled with different thoughts, feelings, and emotions, doing my best to trust in the decisions which made have been in the best interest for the long term. The struggle is real when you want the freedom, instant gratification of satisfying the needs of the flesh with temporary relief and …
An Epiphany of Knowing Without Really Knowing
While driving into work this morning, I feel as if I sort of had this epiphany, like I’ve come to understand my previous two posts as part one and part two of a trilogy, of sorts. In part one, called, “Sometimes it Takes Losing Your Voice to Find it” I spoke about having literally lost …
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He Makes All Things Possible
God placed before me unexpected news, words of which I was unprepared to hear, let alone receive. I was nearly numbed by it. This wasn’t something I would have imaged to have happened to someone I know, rather suddenly. The person who shared this information, was the messenger, not the person who received the diagnosis. …
Sometimes it Takes Losing Your Voice to Find it
Last night, something inside me changed. Feeling as if I had a clump in my throat, I had great difficulty getting my voice to speak. Voice, scratchy sounding, crackled, gone. Hard to hear me. Hard to understand. How things change when you literally lose your voice. As I was driving into work this morning, I …
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Empowerment
Build confidence Help them to believe in themselves Share in success Comfort in trials Praise Celebrate Milestones Big and small
Shine Bright!
Meditation in the Sky
Let us never lose that sense of wonder! Go inward See outward His mighty works The way He speaks
Shining From Within
Snow Imagery
At first glance, I saw a reminder of God’s love, a heart, hanging on in the trees. I kept him with me on my walk. Upon my return, I downloaded pictures to my computer. It was then, my eyes refocused and saw something new. A beautiful owl, wings spread out, already in flight. I know …
A Letter of Encouragement
Dear _________, I felt in my heart the need to reach out and write to you. Usually, my words flow more easily as I sit, listen, and reflect on life. I do believe this is God prompting me to reach out and share with you, my heart. Be not discouraged or dismayed for the Lord …
Waiting in Joyful Hope
As I gaze up at the evening sky in awe and wonder, a peaceful presence and knowing is brought before me. Even though I’ve struggled to find the right words in my own mind as I hoped, I feel God working things out for the good, even though I don’t have a clear vision or …
Be a Reflection in a World You Wish to See
Had I known back then what I do know now, I wonder how different our lives would be? What if I had a close and personal relationship with God, put Him at front and center, the focus of my life and everything? Would that of made me a better mother? Maybe a better wife? Nobody …
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Glow With the Flow
I was going through my cute and sweet little Valentine’s cards, trinkets and treats received from my preschool students and their families. As I looked at this miniature glow stick, God’s presence, His words drew me in. I thought only of this as an itty bitty, tiny little glow stick, nothing more. Pretty cute, right? …
1,000 + 7 More
Isn’t it lovely how WordPress celebrates us and our achievements? Even though I haven’t been writing and blogging as regularly as I originally intended to do, I am grateful for all the words that have flowed through me in 3.5 years. There are days when I’ve struggled, hoping the words would come. Other times, words …
Intentionality
The Things God Does to Get Our Attention
Sunday morning, I finally had the opportunity to lay around in bed until around 8ish or 9:00. There was no place we needed to be or things of urgency that needed to be done. Got up, dressed in sweatpants (the first time in a very long while), finished up some odds and ends projects, organized, …
She Had Yet to See
There She sat Her mother By Her side She noticed Bare skin Rolls The fullness Of life A tree She was Bore fruit In her life Pregnancy She carried Children In her womb Lacked Self-confidence Poor Self-image Words Spoken negatively Rather than Speak life Parts and pieces She disapproved All the things She didn’t like …
50 is Fabulous!
New identity, new sense of self. These are the words brought to the forefront of my mind as I drove to work this morning. I repeated the words several times in hopes I wouldn’t forget by the time I parked the car in the parking lot and turned the car off. Before those words were …
364 of 49
I’ve been neglecting taking the time to write and reflect upon life and those things which have been called upon to my heart and mind. I know it’s healthy for me in so many ways to sit down and write, getting things out of my head. To clear my mind as best I can, is …
One Person Feeling Like Many
What can I do? She cried out Absorbing The worry The stress Heartaches Pain Her soul How heavy it felt From the weight Of the burdens She carried For Far too long Like a sponge She absorbed Energy given Exchanged In the presence Of other people As if it were Her own She then Began …
Beauty Reveals Itself
God Opens Doors
A Song For You
The words to a song and the singer’s voice have come to the forefront of my mind over the last couple of weeks. The name of the song is: “What a Difference You’ve Made in My Life” by Ronnie Milsap. Something about the song resonated deep within my heart and soul, spoke to me in …
Miss Chievous
Since December 18th, I’ve been part of a secret plan to prepare something special for my middle daughter. Her and her cohort group graduated from nursing school in December. Throughout their journey together they’ve been very close, uplifting, encouraging, and looking out for one another. They made sure to make time with one another back …
The Freedom of Being Yourself Brings
Jack-in-the-Box Feels
How might it feel to be a Jack-in-the Box, pushing everything down every emotion, stressful event, traumatic events, and memories, just to hide out for a while until it springs back up again? If you have ever repressed your emotions, you may have a better understanding of what I am trying to say. I’ve depended …
Special Kind of Soul
Kindred Your spirit How beautiful Your eyes How youthful Such wisdom How wise Old soul One Can sense Can feel Your presence Your energy Your light Your love Radiates Sends forth Penetrates Heals Comfort Like an infant To a mother You Nurture us all
Courage Found Me
On December 31st, my daughter shared an email with our family about selecting a word for the year. I had been wanting to do this for quite some time, but seems like I hadn’t spent enough time thinking about and reflecting on what is most important for me to focus on. The email included a …
Feel the Freedom of the Soul
I felt something so freeing Without trying to control and perfect every line, shape, and color I felt the freedom of expression As I learned to let go for the need of perfection I felt my soul come to life Given the opportunity to explore my creative self I felt something deep within Passion, joy, …
Living in a Snow Globe
Photo by Mecit Tarık Arıöz on Unsplash Some people are talking about our days as if we are living in a snow globe. Don’t get me wrong, I had one of those as a kid and love watching the snow fall and settle down to the bottle of the globe. Right now, it’s just that we’ve had a …
Teaching Has Taught Me Many Things
A few nights ago I did some reflecting on my career of nearly 15 years as a preschool special education teacher. At the end of school year, I will be able to count on one hand the years I have left until retirement. Whoa! I need to pause for a moment to take that thought …
Getting High on Giving
Natural high So good to feel Pure joy Bliss Happiness This season This time of year Giving Offering Providing hope And Good cheer Acts of kindness Acts of service Doing something For someone Just because Lending a hand Speaking words of encouragement A still and silent mind Presence Material gifts Homemade things Making lives brighter …
I am in Everything-Everything is in Me
I am The wind The breeze The air Which flows through the trees I am The morning dew The sharp blades of grass Morning sunlight Through the looking glass I am The autumn leaves Bronze Gold Orange Brown Many combinations of these Dancing Twirling Swirling All around Living life with such glee I am The …
It All Started With the Kombucha
This day I arrived with a grateful heart, being thankful for so many things-my family, friends, home, food, job, good health, loving and forgiving God that offers us grace. One of our local stores was open. I needed to pick up a few things. I asked my spouse if he needed me to get anything …
Emotions Have Something to Be Told
Getting to know oneself takes a lot of patience, time, practice, self-love, forgiveness, and grace. Every day I am learning more about myself and becoming more in tune with the rhythms and patterns happening inside of me. Even though the person I once was, is no longer the same person today, a part of my …
Different Than I Used to Be
Maybe You will Maybe You wont Recognize The human The person The friend The one Who once was The one For a moment in time Who let her guard down Who let herself be Stayed a while You did Not a little Not a lot Life path Journey Circumstances People come People go We live …
Be You
It’s nice to know There are those Out there Who remember Still care The days Carry on The hours Do go Going the distance Across the miles Keep glowing Keep growing Keep showing Your light Your smile That spark Inside The world needs Your gifts Your talents Your quirks Your uniqueness Keep living Keep loving …
Be it Your Will
What is it I can do better at next time? What healthy steps do I need to take? What patterns need to change? What lifestyle is best for me? With every crossroads Comes a challenge Forcing me To think To look deep within Discover All the gifts You bestowed upon Me Your light-heartedness Your patience …
Being Out of Focus Helps Us to Refocus & See What is Most Important
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10 ESV) As the mental fog lifts, after settling deep within my brain, I am starting to feel more human, more functional …
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Getting to Where I am Today
To be where it is I am today took a lot of sacrifices, working through big emotions, learning how to forgive myself and other people, learning how to love my whole self especially those parts and pieces that are more difficult to love, not taking things for granted or personally, learning how to be grateful …
Making Friends With Emotions
What is it You Are afraid of? What is it You fear? Uncomfortable feelings? Uncontrollable emotions? Unkind thoughts? Unknowing of what is? Unknowing of what might be? The future The past One a memory The other Has yet to be seen Welcome The visitor Seeking attention It is Let it in Lean in To whatever …
What is Your Prayer Posture?
This evening my attention was brought to the topic of prayer. As Fr. Fred began his Homily, I was drawn in, listened more closely as the words he had spoken, sparked something from within. I knew I wasn’t alone. There was a reassurance in the words he shared and how they were spoken. Maybe you …
Final Wishes
What is it you want on your final days? How will you enter Eternal Rest? Do your loved ones know what you want or prefer? You know, it’s crossed my mind, but I had never given this much thought. My spouse had brought up this topic. The conversation was more about those who we leave …
No Matter How Blinded We Are, God Continues To Help Us See
The enemy has taken me to dark places, depths beyond that which one could fathom or imagine deep in the mind. I felt like a captive, being lost in the great abyss. Fear of the unknown, having to face, confront my own shadows and culmination of darkness in my 49 years. Battlefield. Battle ground. Desolate. …
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Realizing The Truth
I lost it Time So much of it Withered Wasted Away Bitter emotions Victim of circumstances Distorted memories Deception Lies Of those things Once believed To be true Broken record Skipping Then going on Repeat Time Precious time Oh, how I wish I could get back Try again Redo Be a better person Get out …
What Do You Do When the Storm Hits?
Is it just me this past week or so, or have you also been hit by a hurricane, in the eye of the storm? Yes, Hurricane Ian hit Florida and is moving along the southeastern coast of the United States. Ever before Hurricane Ian hit, a storm was brewing within me, causing a great disturbance …
Listening, Learning, Growing
Over the many days of my life, I feel God’s presence washing over and through my life. In my thoughts. In my actions. In my words. Do I perfectly execute everything in my life? Gosh, no! I’ve had years of practice, but I have only recently come to know God more intimately in my life. …
Mean Girl..(Was she really?)
It all started With one little thought One Itty Bitty Seed Implanted Her mind It wandered His mistress She was becoming He Was so convincing He Was quite charming She trusted She believed Every word Every vision Every thought Every emotion Everything She questioned Is this real Am I imagining An actress Foreigner Not knowing …
Staying in Perfect Peace
(well, close to perfect…) Have you ever had those days, the moments when the stars have aligned, everything is going well, flowing, nothing can stop you or get in the way of this moment in time? That has been my day. I appreciate all the moments and days like this. I know how this peaceful state …
Ebb & Flow of Emotions, God Still Loves Me Through Them All
Yesterday, I mourned the loss both of someone I did and did not know. I got lost. I was caught up in emotion. A part of me was grieving, mourning the loss of years gone by, lost opportunities, in a world where time passes by. Emotions…big and so many of them. Anger, bitterness, resentment-so much …
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The 22-23 School Year Has Begun
The first full week back at school has been a busy one. Looking back on the days, I wished I had journaled something from each day. That would have made it so much easier for my memory and to reflect on the events and things that were said and done. Monday and Wednesday, were the …
Day 2 @ My New School
8.9.2022 With adrenaline rushing through my veins, my body and mind were roaring and ready to accomplish great things in the classroom today. My energy level high. I knew once I would pause for a break, getting my momentum may take more mental and physical effort so I had to keep going. I had the …
Day 1 @ My New School
8.8.2022 The moment arrived! The day I would get to see my new classroom at Aurora arrived! I wanted to take in every moment, savor, enjoy the moment. A fresh start. A new beginning. Letting go of the past. Letting go…Letting go…Letting go…and letting God in. Driving to my new school took 2x as long …
Getting Through the Days Together
Have you ever had one of those moments (or days) when you didn’t know what you were feeling or really understand until sometime after? I didn’t know it at the time, but I am pretty sure I was getting caught up and emotional about not being enough, and the dreaded comparison trap. Would you like …
Ready for What Comes Next
Here it is Friday morning The rain keeps falling Splashing Crashing On the pavement Down Summertime And Sunshine days I miss your warmth The way you make me smile The weekend Two days I know What is to come On the other side Monday A breather A break I’ve tried I’ve cried To find balance …
Anticipation of a New Beginning
As I made the drive in this morning to my school (the one where we are packing everything up and moving out of), my heart and mind were already focused on driving to the new school. I had to take a step back and remind myself we are preparing everything for transport yet and I …
Packing Up and Moving On
I was going to take some time to sit and write last night to reflect more on this journey God is taking me on. Seems I got a bit more distracted and had only a little update to write about and share. This morning I feel there is something more to express, felt more deeply …
My New School!
The first day in August, one day closer to the start of the new school year. My colleagues and I, we had the opportunity to meet with administration and find out what our new location will be for teaching this year. I’m sure not every was ready, open, and receptive to facing and hearing the …
Never an Ending Only New Beginnings
Friday, July 29th had been a day I was looking forward to for quite some time. This was the last day I needed to have an alarm set (in the odd chance I would have overslept). I guess you could say I under slept as I awoke and got up much earlier than I needed to …
Receiving Unexpected News
With August right around the corner, I know summer will soon be making way for fall here in not too long. I really don’t want to think too much about the changing of the seasons yet, but I know the time is coming. After having such a long, cold winter here in Alaska, my body, …
Moving Forward
Slow and steady She Did pace As if Like A turtle She carried Her weight A load So heavy Her burdens Her past Day and night Night and day Every day She carried all Through and through One day She woke up She understood She realized The weight Was not For Her to carry alone …
Happy 3rd Anniversary!
Officially 3 years ago since I first started blogging. This has been a journey of discovering, unfolding and understanding who I am! Thanks to you, Magnificent Meraki has received 12,400 views, 8,976 visitors, 660 followers, and 4 email followers. I have also published 947 posts, and best views ever has been 148. I am amazed …
Becoming Who I Am
I am Forever changing Learning Growing Becoming Something more Who I am At this moment Who I will be In the next Familiar Yet different Parts and pieces Old self New me Who it is You come to know All depends on Who What Your perception Allows you to see Is it I Is it …
How Beautiful You Are!
How beautiful You are! Do you Not see The beauty That I do? Your spirit Your light Your smile A delight! To be In your presence… A friend Just right! Encouraging Inspiring Your wings Have Taken flight
Which Version Are You?
My story I’ve told A thousand times Getting older Each time A new perspective Each time A new version of Myself The power Is in me To change To become The best version Of me My highest Authentic Self
It Starts in the Heart
Your heart Is The inspiration For The song Your Soul sings
Back Home
Only As a visitor Do I experience Wide open space Sounds of animals Country air The energy The essence Memories They come They swirl In my mind Debonaire Connections Musings A love Higher callings This life What was To it Nothing Can compare
Wedding Day… (a Haiku)
Family and friendsCelebration gathering Joy, love, happiness
Someday Be
Windows open Sun setting Evening breeze Soul refresh A dreamy state Mind wanders Anticipate Someday Living in a place Visions Wide open spaces Acres Endless views Sunrise Sunset Reflections On water A rainbow Cast upon Mountain tops What a view Evening sky Stars Twinkle Shine Aurora Borealis Dance Before my eyes I am here I …
Looking Back at the Life I See Now
As I carry out my days Life Here upon earth I have learned A thing or two Gained wisdom and insight Old ways of thinking Patterns Mindsets Altered my reality Distortions of self Over time I’ve come to know His kindness His mercy His love His grace His forgiveness Change Oh my! My gosh, I …
A Life Lived
Your hair Turns many shades Your memory Begins to fade Will you Look back and say I wish… I regret… Why didn’t I… It’s too late… (the list can go on…) Will you Be able to accept Your choices Your decisions Embrace The person You are today Knowing You’ve lived life Everything A part of …
The Friend You Needed
Be the friend You needed When no one was there Be the friend You needed When people Stopped and stared Be the friend You needed A world turned cold Frightened and scared Be the friend You needed When you were Quiet and shy Be the friend You needed And Never ask why Be the friend …
Noticing You
When you weren’t looking Lives were changing Given your generous and kind heart Be forever captivating When you weren’t looking Someone caught a glimpse of you smiling They smiled back Their heart aglow The energy so satisfying When you weren’t looking Tomorrow became today, wondering Where had all the yesterday’s gone When you weren’t looking …
From the Heart…
Our lives carry Bittersweet And Tender moments Sometimes We’re out of breath Sometimes It takes our breath away From Our struggles Our trials To Peace And solitude Life Gives us Provides Opportunities and experiences To grow in us The true nature Of God’s will Wisdom We’ve gained It’s no surprise To be humble To be …
How Does God Speak to You?
For as long as I can remember, I have been a lover and a dreamer when looking up at the sky, imaging and thinking about what each cloud might be. I saw many different kinds of animals, ordinary objects and other things. How fun it was to let my mind wander and dream about the …
Friendship Is…
Friendship So beautiful Endures So many things Engages in Hard conversations Embraces The moments God’s timing In everything Stays strong Across miles Over time Love prevails Seeing the good Expecting the best Encouraging Uplifting Being a shoulder To cry on Offers insight Wisdom Openness Freedom Vulnerability In being oneself
God’s Surprise
This evening I was very tired out after eating dinner and decided to lay down and rest my eyes on the sofa for a bit. Now, I wasn’t sure if I would be up for one of our regular walks around the neighborhood walks or not. I dozed off, fell asleep for about an hour. …
Where the Wind Carries You
Walk With Me
She gently asked Walk with me He walked on ahead Without her She asked again In a bit of a more assertive voice Walk with me He said He wouldn’t leave her behind He walked on ahead Without her She expressed With more frustration In her voice Walk with me He said He can’t walk …
The Voice of the Soul
Just because Someone is experiencing A big emotion Becomes moody Doesn’t Necessarily mean They lack sleep Have a hormonal imbalance That time of the month “On the rag” (as some may say) This may be Hard to see Understand Or Even relate to Depending on Where you are at Your spirituality Your beliefs Your mindset …
Get Carried Away!
Trail Blazing
Let’s Put This in Perspective
A fish and a birdReversed roles For a dayWonderingWhat it would be likeThey were Very curious So fascinated By what they could doIn their own environment The bird was excited Never giving much thought What it takesTo live life In the waterNo scalesNo finsNo gillsThe bird thoughtThis is no life for meI almost drownThe fishJust …
Still Together
I amHereYou are ThereWe areTogether In spirit In memory UntilThe day comesReunite We will
Spending Time Together
Have a seatSit downPauseBe presentIn the momentYou and I areWithout judgment Without agendaOpen mindsOpen heartsLet’s beHang outSpend time togetherMake the most of the momentYou’re important to meGet to know One another betterGet caught up On days gone byExchange smilesFeel the joyIn one another’s laughter The touch of a handSoft gentle kissA warm embraceLet’s me knowHow …
Souls Reunite
StrangersYetSeemingly familiar
Love One Another
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12) What comes to mind when you think about ways to love other people? For me, it’s about knowing who I am in Christ, seeing who I am and loving myself, which makes it easier to love others as He …
Much to Learn About Life
Life The older I get The more It seems to make sense And Then it doesn’t My mind at peace When Being outdoors Going for a hike Gardening Taking a shower (to name a few things) Ideas Conversations Wisdom Rolls through my head With grace With fluency Wisdom How can that be? Everything Seems to …
When You Weren’t Looking
When you weren’t looking Sometime stopped Took time to notice Showed how much they cared Day in Day out Friendship blossomed Love grew Like wildflowers in the fields Respect For one another Trust Tried and true Motivation Encouragement Appreciation Thank you for being you Small acts of kindness Simply put It’s the little things That …
Just Thought You Needed to Know
No matter where you go in life No matter what you do A friend You will have In me For sure That’s right A person Far from perfect Wounded Internal Battle scars The mind A battlefield Not everyone can see New layer of healing Restoration unfolds The spirit The essence Of who I am Thank …
It’s Okay to Feel Big Emotions
Lately I have been filled with so many emotions My share of ups and downs Not understanding What caused the commotion To be in a peaceful state of mind Filled with such joy and gladness Ultimate gratitude Something Tripped the switch I did not understand Turned blue My mind My heart My attitude Changed Now …
Mother’s Day 2022
I couldn’t have asked for a more picture-perfect day! Blue skies, sunshine, more green grass and trees, the sound of robins chirping to one another. My heart, filled with great joy. Family, quality time together. Together we started our day by going on a hike close to home. Most of the snow had melted and …
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