Winter's Soft Embrace

Winter's Soft Embrace

Winter lays still

like a soft white blanket 

gently laid

over barren branch

and frozen ground

quietly, magically, transforming

all she touches 

with gentle waves of  peace...

pennyb

The Feelings of Christmas

The Feelings of Christmas



Even though Christmas is celebrated in many different ways by a multitude of diverse cultures all around the world, it unites us in a powerful way we may not even realize. Christmas is a time when we embrace what love is all about, and are inspired to be kinder, more generous and compassionate. It's as if a universal magical spell is cast and we are all compelled to open up our hearts and enjoy the beautiful blessings that come when we share our light. Just like the Grinch, our hearts seem to expand, and we experience more feelings of joy, love, and peace, especially when we take the time to pause and be present in the moment.

Regardless of how or where we celebrate, these intangible blessings are the common thread that weave through every heart, and connect us in powerful ways. The feelings that come when we celebrate Christmas are universal and most likely the reason it is such a very special season. What other time are we blessed with such an abundance of good feelings, feelings of comfort, warmth, family connection, nostalgia, gratitude, hope, and faith; feelings that are in themselves, little gifts.

So this season I hope you pause and take some time to really notice how Christmas changes something inside of you, how the light it shines can bring you the greatest blessing of all, the transformative power of grace.




The Feelings of Christmas

What I treasure at Christmas
is not the gift
but the love it is given with,
not the carol,
but the peace it brings,
not the Christmas tree
but the joy of family gathered around,
for with time I have learned,
the real blessings of Christmas
are never found in things,
the true magic of Christmas
lies in the feelings it brings....

With gratitude for all the beautiful feelings inspired by the season, I wish you abundant joy, love, and peace this Christmas and all year through! Love and light, 

Penny Bowman

Be soft Dear One

Be Soft Dear One


be soft with yourself,
for you alone
know what you yearn for,
what makes your heart sing,
what simple joy would nourish,
what small kindness
would bring healing...

so be still dear one,
listen to your soul,
allow the light
to fill you up with love,

be easy on yourself,
only you know your story,
the challenges and triumphs,
that led you here,
made you want more...
to be better,
to understand,
to evolve,

so be kind dear one,
imperfection is our common thread,
no one better than the other,
just fellow travelers on a journey,

be generous with yourself,
accept your worthiness,
wrap up in it's warm embrace,
for your soul knows,
and your heart knows
that you are not the story
that plays inside your head,

so be loving dear one,
for it is who you are,
your guiding light,
the peace and joy you seek,

love...

penny bowman

Inspired by Spirit: Seeds of Inspiration

Inspired by Spirit: Seeds of Inspiration: It has been awhile since I felt really inspired by someone in the media, but in the past few months, a young lady playing tenn...

Seeds of Inspiration

It has been awhile since I felt really inspired by someone in the media, but in the past few months, a young lady playing tennis did just that. Bianca Andreescu showed the world what dedication, hard work and visualization can manifest if you stay focused on your dreams. She inspired myself and our entire nation not by winning the Rogers Cup and US Open, but by the manner in which she did it. She never gave up when the odds were against her; she remained determined, relied on skills she had honed both physically and mentally, and stayed focused on her goal. Then after winning the two biggest championships of her career, she continued to make all of Canada proud with the grace and ease with which she responded in the media. She did all this as a nineteen year old.

Thank you Bianca, you are a true inspiration, not just to tennis fans but to those of us who so admire your passion, dedication and the spirit in which you play the game. Continue to shine your light, it touches far more hearts than you can imagine!

Inspiration

Andreescu

Fierce competitor

With a gentle soul,

Who captured a nation's heart

Not because she won,

But how,

With focused determination

Discipline,

Resilience,

And a spirit

That knows how to dream...

Keep dreaming big Bianca

They are the seeds

That sprout success

And the source

Of inspiration

For an entire nation..

Penny Bowman