Aloneness Aloneness forced by nature, perhaps to slow movement, allowing a clearer view of living. Stopping pursuits, exposing feelings. Learning myself, igniting the twigs of creativity as kindling begins a warming blaze. Fire erupts, insights born in the rising smoke, freeing restraints, clearing vision, making way as fears and joys emerge.
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Bernadette at http://www.HaddonMusings.com Jacqueline at http://www.Acookingpotandtwistedtales.com Joan at http://www.familyparentingandbeyoned.wordpress.com Oneta at http://www.onetahayes.com This week is my turn. I hope you enjoy the quote. DISSENT Women in pink hats Looked a little bats. The powerful called them wrong. The wise called them strong. And unassisted They persisted. We are continuing the…
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that little voice 