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Sunday 6 January 2013

Journey on


The first candle I lit was for the little nana with a penchant for crochet and sparkly things, then another for the little school children I didn't know, then one for the brave woman who battled courageously right up until the very end, and one for the spirited man who simply gave up, tired and ready for the next adventure...I had lit too many candles this year. I was tired and emotionally drained. Nothing appeared to make any sense and the world was like a crazy ball of discordant mess.
And so, on the last day of the year, I closed my eyes and began to breathe…in and out, in and out, my lungs filling my chest. Overexposed snapshots came and went in a blur. Suddenly, in amongst the slideshow, a memory of being inside the Olympic stadium and the wall of sound that pounded straight into my heart flashed up. It was spectacular. Aside from all the tears and loss, this would also be the year that I witnessed determination and strength on a magnificent scale. I saw athletes without legs running faster than lightening and limbless swimmers moving gracefully through the water to a backdrop of rapturous applause and incredible support.
And then, as the clock struck midnight, in amongst all the fireworks and cheers, I realised something: There will always be new beginnings. Opportunities to heal and grow are everywhere because we are amazing and life goes on. Our spirits are strong and so is the love we hold in our hearts.
May you shine brightly in 2013 and find joy in everything you do.


Thank you so much for faithfully following my blog and for being a part of this incredible journey. I love you.

12 comments:

  1. What an amazing post. How the beautiful things always shine through in the midst of tragedy and despair. This was a post of hope...

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    1. Thank you so much. It's nice to know that there's always hope :-)

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  2. Thanks for your always inspirational words, Jeff. A joyful new year to you!

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    1. Ahh, bless you. May this year be a great one for you!

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  3. Off we go to new beginnings and happy times :-)

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  4. Wishing you always joyous new beginnings. You are an artist with words!

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    1. What a beautiful compliment, thank you my friend! :-)

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  5. All you experience is a version of you....painted in colors you like! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. That's beautiful! Hope you're having a colourful start to the year!

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  6. And may you shine brightly as well!

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