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being human, God's creation, Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes, love of life, Oso Flaco Lake, surprise endings, unanswered questions
To be in love with this wondrous life
is to know that nothing is as it seems
there are no predictable outcomes
only complicated plots and surprise endings
you don’t know how long it will last
where you are you never expected to be
what you do you are surprised to be doing
even the person you are becoming
continues to amaze you
because you didn’t realize
all the feelings it is possible to feel
all the thoughts it is possible to think
all the puzzles that remain unsolved
all the questions that linger unanswered
all the places that pass by unexplored.
Words (c) 2007 Mark Lloyd Richardson
Photo (c) 2010 Dallis Day Richardson
(Oso Flaco Lake Trail in the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes)
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what a lovely place you have created here.
Thanks for visiting… bw
Thanks for your kind words. I look forward to reading more of your blog too. Blessings, Mark
Aloha Mark. I have so enjoyed your centering words and grounding reminders of the holy within us and throughout this beautiful world. Dallis’ amazing pictures compliment and mirror the heart-truth of which you write. You cast glimpses of the living Source that powers and guides the sacred journey and voyage in this life. Mahalo nui loa for the gift.
Manuia (Blessings), Piula
Aloha Piula. I am very appreciative knowing that you are reading and enjoying the pairing of my words and Dallis’ photos. Mahalo, my friend, for affirming my writing ministry. Manuia, Mark
Loved this. Just what I need today. Thanks. 🙂 Sam
I’m glad it spoke to you, Sam. Thanks for visiting. Peace, Mark
Mark, I wanted you to know I visit your blog daily and return to posts such as this to feel the amazement and power and inspiration flow through me. Your words, your take on life is incredibly beautiful, and I am lifted up. I am in love with life, and ‘Thank you God’ passes my lips many times each day. Like when I read your posts and admire the photographs.
Gina, it is incredibly kind of you to say these things. I am very grateful that you find meaning in my blog, and your thoughtfulness here reminds me of what we each do to the best of our abilities – we speak gratitude for the life we are given! Thank you for sharing your generous spirit. Blessings, Mark