a-musing-lee twin reflections

As we come to the close of yet another year, like so many others it was full of ups and downs, some smiles and tears, loss and pain, it also brought many challenges and was full of lots of change. I want to thank those that were there for me during some of the more difficult times and to those that brought some laughter and joy. Those that accept my imperfections and flaws and continue to challenge me to become a better person. I am truly grateful for those that have crossed paths in this story of mine. I look forward to continuing life's journey with those that are part of another chapter as we learn from yesterday, live for today and hope for tomorrow.  Wishing everyone all the best for the coming new year. While I know it too will be filled with mountains and valleys as we continue to learn and live, I hope it will be the best one yet. Warmest thoughts of a happy new year. Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering it will be happier - Alfred Lord Te...

This journey we call life is not an easy one. It is filled with ups and downs, highs and lows and everything in between. The universe cares not if we are strong or weak, or rich or poor. We are human, we all feel the range of emotions that make up life.  While we do have a choice in how we choose to manage those emotions, they usually take us by surprise and we just react, it's our nature. Not many of us are always fully present enough and in control to guide our actions and our thoughts and consciously make the choice to laugh or grieve, fight or take flight.  I write about this struggle because as of late, I haven't chosen well. When it comes to letting go or healing, we all process differently and the reasons vary. Whether we are afraid of moving on or we fear that guilt will play a role or maybe it's our own selfishness or love that we don't want to give up.  Maybe we think that if they are no longer actively in our thoughts the memories associated with that s...