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**Ann** · 01-09-2005, 06:02 PM

New Beginnings

Have you ever thought about the place where a seed begins to germinate? It's a dark place, away from light and fresh air, void of colors and empty of happy sounds. I've been in places like that, haven't you? Dark places of the soul where we feel isolated from all things bright and beautiful. And yet, out of the darkness comes new life, new beginnings, new wisdom.

Getting in touch with nature is healing because, indeed, in some fashion it reveals to us the potential of our own tomorrows. After all, if a hydrangea plant that seems so lifeless and dry can blossom into such exquisite life and color...if a troubled winter sky, the color of bruises and weeping great drops of rain, can find cause to adorn herself with spring sunshine, fresh scents, and breathtaking rainbows...if the earthbound caterpillar can find a way to soar on butterfly wings, a new creature in every fashion...then guess what? There's hope for you and me. Whatever our trials, whatever our struggles, tomorrow holds the chance for new growth. A fresh start. A reason to celebrate the wonders of life.

--from Just Hand Over the Chocolate and No One Will Get Hurt
by Karen Scalf Linamen

I have to confess, I found this while trying to locate the book "Just Hand Over the Chocolate and No One Will Get Hurt". Doesn't that title just grab you?

I like her writing.

Hugs
Ann

Gabe · 01-09-2005, 08:21 PM

Thank you Ann.
It's the good posts like this that keep me coming back for more.
And anyone who writes a book with a title like that is just fine in my book.

Grimnar · 01-09-2005, 10:40 PM

That hit home for me.

Thanks.

Evanna · 01-10-2005, 06:48 AM

Wow, what a perspective changing way of looking at the dark. Thank-you for posting this.

exlibris · 01-10-2005, 07:47 AM

Thank you, Ann. I really needed to read that today.

Richard

nutz · 01-10-2005, 04:14 PM

thanks ann,

Going thur it at the moment.
A lot lately.
Good lord..the process of going from little nutz to bigger NUTZ.

I still don't like the way God throws Bull sheeit on me
to make me grow. It stinks. It really,really dose.

So you all water me with LOVE a little here and there.
It helps wash off the BS too.... U know.
HOPEfully the LIGHT will shine.

Tommyh · 01-11-2005, 02:05 AM

thank you Ann

my sponser used to tell me,it`s allways darkest before the dawn

"A fresh start. A reason to celebrate the wonders of life."

that is another gift we have been given..
have a good day

01-09-2005, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,213	New Beginnings New Beginnings Have you ever thought about the place where a seed begins to germinate? It's a dark place, away from light and fresh air, void of colors and empty of happy sounds. I've been in places like that, haven't you? Dark places of the soul where we feel isolated from all things bright and beautiful. And yet, out of the darkness comes new life, new beginnings, new wisdom. Getting in touch with nature is healing because, indeed, in some fashion it reveals to us the potential of our own tomorrows. After all, if a hydrangea plant that seems so lifeless and dry can blossom into such exquisite life and color...if a troubled winter sky, the color of bruises and weeping great drops of rain, can find cause to adorn herself with spring sunshine, fresh scents, and breathtaking rainbows...if the earthbound caterpillar can find a way to soar on butterfly wings, a new creature in every fashion...then guess what? There's hope for you and me. Whatever our trials, whatever our struggles, tomorrow holds the chance for new growth. A fresh start. A reason to celebrate the wonders of life. --from Just Hand Over the Chocolate and No One Will Get Hurt by Karen Scalf Linamen I have to confess, I found this while trying to locate the book "Just Hand Over the Chocolate and No One Will Get Hurt". Doesn't that title just grab you? I like her writing. Hugs Ann __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

01-10-2005, 07:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
exlibris The Serenity Plus Plan Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Garden State Posts: 157	Thank you, Ann. I really needed to read that today. Richard __________________ Where thou art, that is home. Emily Dickinson O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done. Walt Whitman

01-10-2005, 04:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
nutz doing the inside job Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: planet happy Posts: 542	thanks ann, Going thur it at the moment. A lot lately. Good lord..the process of going from little nutz to bigger NUTZ. I still don't like the way God throws Bull sheeit on me to make me grow. It stinks. It really,really dose. So you all water me with LOVE a little here and there. It helps wash off the BS too.... U know. HOPEfully the LIGHT will shine. __________________ practice, practice, practice What had been the source of devastation became the seed of a new me.

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01-09-2005, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gabe Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,955	Thank you Ann. It's the good posts like this that keep me coming back for more. And anyone who writes a book with a title like that is just fine in my book.

01-09-2005, 10:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Grimnar I bite. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 498	That hit home for me. Thanks.

01-10-2005, 06:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Evanna Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Our house. Posts: 816	Wow, what a perspective changing way of looking at the dark. Thank-you for posting this.

01-11-2005, 02:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tommyh Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N.C. Posts: 18,400	thank you Ann my sponser used to tell me,it`s allways darkest before the dawn "A fresh start. A reason to celebrate the wonders of life." that is another gift we have been given.. have a good day

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