From Nature, instinct, intuition – confidence of nurture derived. (For RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Challenge: nature/nurture. Also linking up with BrewNSpew’s weekly challenge: folklore. The Ugly Duckling is a fairytale from my childhood. Image from personal collection.)
Hunger churning, excitement building, heart expanding… Breathing the thrill, opening to possibility, Spirit revealing… Receiving blessings, clarifying vision will engaging Trusting process believing in self creativity soaring Grounding in reality feeling the stir- change is happening. (Path of Manifestation first appeared November, 2017, edited for this edition. Image from personal collection.)
But for the beating of heart – a discordant rhythm – I am obliterated by fog – numbness of unanticipated loss clouded by dreams misted over – I await sun’s return….
Enlightening Paul.
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I had to go with my absolute first thought when I saw your prompt.
http://oneletterup.com/2019/09/20/resilience
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This was a good thought.
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Thanks!
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Welcome!
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Wonderful illustration. The human spirit is incredible.
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Your writing resounds with resilience. Thank you.
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Wow!
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I had a difficult time with this one, trying hard not to use the theme word, but I did it eventually. odaciuk.wordpress.com/2019/09/19/time-to-let-go/
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You sure did.
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Lovely.
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I feel this! Wonderful illustration of resilience.
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This is great V.J.! I loved the challenge of not being able to use the word! 😀 ❤
Undisturbed – https://awisewomansjourney.wordpress.com/2019/09/18/undisturbed/
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Glad you liked – love the poem. It’s one to linger over.
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Wonderful project.
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I feel this!
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I have a post for the “R” word
http://bushboy.blog/2019/09/17/resilience/
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Lol. The ‘R’ word – love it.
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Love the images and video! Thanks!
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Well demonstrated.
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Good one! Thanks.
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https://chosenperspectives.com/2019/09/16/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-64-resilience/
Forgive me V.J., for not following your request exactly. I hope you’ll like what I shared anyway. I sure enjoy what you post!!
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Yes! Well worth a listen. Beautiful music.
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