Every Wednesday, the incredibly talented Jamie Ridler, of Jamie Ridler Studios, posts a Wishcasting prompt.
I’ve made a place, a beautiful page on my blog, to cradle my wishes and dreams.
Some weeks I answer her prompt, and some weeks I don’t quite get to it. On the days when I do make time to honor my wishes and dreams, they’ll be here, on the Wishcasting Wednesday page of my blog.
So here’s to my Wishcast for December 5, 2012 ~
Wishcasting Wednesday: What Do You Wish To Celebrate?
This is a picture of my mother ~ we got up early and drove to the edge of Taos to watch the sun come up. We were told that the light in Taos is so magnificent because it is at the same latitude as the ‘South of France’. I believe it. The sky in Taos is amazing. The week we spent together in Toas was a gift. Both of us seeking rest and healing. Days I will cherish for the rest of my life.
That was five years ago. Our journeys have taken curious turns since then, and my love for mom grows stronger every day.
With gratitude I wish to celebrate amazing sunrises and sunsets, even as I write this in the pink of dawn this morning.
I wish to celebrate beginnings and endings, and the amazing people who have become my circle over the past 5 years. I’ve experienced the beauty of learning from many gifted, creative people, as well as the experience of creating a precious tribe of my own … circles I honor and respect.
Thank you for being with me. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with me, and for making this journey a boat load of fun!
Those of you who have followed teenytinypieces since it began in 2009 know that I could easily replace my middle name with the word “change” … because that’s what it has been about. This blog, this journey, this time in my life.
So, I continue to change, to find out what makes me tick. I also embrace changes within my family. Amazing opportunities for those I hold most dear, and I am excited for what the future holds for them … for what tribe they will create.
Gifts abound, dearest ones ~ open your eyes and watch for them. The questions you ask, most certainly have answers. The wishes you make, swirl into the universe with wild abandon and come back to you through the people you meet, the places you venture, the words you write, the dreams that linger deep within your spirit. Gifts abound.
I am grateful, and I wish to celebrate this day.
When my husband and I were flying out of Las Vegas (after a life-changing visit to canyon country in 2006) I accidentally left a bottle of water in my backpack. We were pulled aside to security and our bags were searched. The burly security guard pulled the bottle out of the bag, gave us a look to let us know that we had broken the rules.
Then the guard did something so beautiful ~ he pulled a small book from my backpack, one that we’d been reading each morning on our trip. He held it up in the air. I thought I’d done something else wrong.
His powerful voice spoke words that changed my life, changed our lives. He spoke with gentle kindness as he recited the first page of the book from memory:
Look to this day, for it is life, the very life of life.
In its brief course lie all the realities and verities of existence.
The bliss of growth, the splendor of action, the glory of power.
Yesterday is but a dream, and tomorrow is only a vision.
But today – well lived – makes every yesterday
a dream of happiness,
and every tomorrow a vision of hope.
Look well, therefore, to this day.
~ Sanskrit proverb ~
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His stern look turned to a smile. I wanted to hug him, like a long-lost friend … this gift, this love he shared with us, at the airport, in Vegas.
We just never know ~
Look well, therefore, to this day ~ notice, and celebrate, every gift that comes your way.
With biggest love until next time ~
So, what change do you wish for?
I’d love to hear from you … please do leave a comment, or hop over to my facebook page @Jane Barefoot Rochelle. I’d l♥ve to see you there.
Leave a comment below…who knows, you may feel inspired to start your own Wishcasting page.
Thanks for stopping by today. I’m really glad you’re here.
Wonderful story of the airport man. As Jane wishes for herself, so I also wish for her.
“Airport man” ~ funny! 🙂 thank you for stopping by, Lucy, and thank you for the wish!
With warmest wishcasting love ~
Jane
Wow, what an incredible moment. *chills* And a beautiful celebratory photo!
Here’s to all the celebrations – and to celebrating your site and mine being here since 2009. How cool is that?!
As you wish for yourself, beautiful you, so I wish for you also.
Aaah, thank you Jamie ~ for the wishes, and for all that you’ve given, created, and held for your tribe. You are amazing <3
I wonder whether your blog and your creative endeavors have turned out the way you dreamed they would ~ do they look different, better than you'd dreamed? Just wondering 🙂
With warmest wishcasting love ~
Jane
That is a beautiful picture and a beautiful wish! As you wish for yourself, so I wish for you as well!
Hi Dominee ~ the sky in Taos is truly amazing, we say that the sky was my moms crown that morning. Thank you for stopping by, and for the wish.
With warmest wishcasting love ~
Jane
What a beautiful photo and wonderful wishes! As you wish for yourself, so too do I wish for you!
Thank you BK for your kind words. Thanks for stopping by ~
With warmest wishcasting love ~
Jane
So beautiful and what an amazing story and blog. As you wish for yourself, so I also wish for you.
Hi Cindi! Thank you for stopping by, and for leaving a sweet wish. It’s a story that continues to unfold … and that’s the best part 🙂
With warmest wishcasting love ~
Jane
Oh Jane, what a glorious blog post! As you wish for yourself, so I wish for you also 🙂
Hi Callie, It’s good to see you here ~ thank you for stopping by, and for the wish. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Keep up the creative goodness!
With warmest wishcasting love ~
Jane
I *love* the Sanskrit proverb…and the photo is radiant..thank you! As you wish for yourself, so I too wish for you as well 🙂
Hi Joy,
Thanks so much for stopping by ~ and my moms name is Joy, too! 🙂
It’s a wonderful quote, isn’t it? Very powerful ~
Thank you for the wishes, and take good care,
With warmest wishcasting love ~
Jane
I wrote the following about the moment: Mom
Taos Sunrise
-Joy S. Barefoot, 2007
First morning light
unfolds in soft rays
across a pastel sky
as hues spread in search
of the day’s pleasure.
Softly and gently
a mother rises,
quietly preparing the way
before her house awakens,
and Sol
comes boldly
from his eastern bed,
casting his golden scepter
from north to south
while he marches,
undisturbed,
to evening’s bed.
Thank you for sharing this, Mom ~ I love this poem, and the picture of you, with the morning crown behind you ~ <3
That is so beautiful! As you wish for yourself, so I too wish for you as well
Thank you for stopping by, Fran, and for the wishes!
With warmest Wishcasting love,
Jane
This is so beautiful! As you wish for yourself so I wish for you also x
Thank you Jo ~ it was a beautiful morning. The sky in Taos is amazing. There is a webcam on the Taos plaza. I love to look at it often, just seeing that big sky makes me happy! Here’s in the link, in-case you’re interested. I see they have snow there this morning! 🙂
http://www.madeinnewmexico.com/taos-plaza-cam.html
~ Jane
i am so happy to read your story. I also always find such JOY in looking to the sky at sunset and sunrise. The story of the airport recital is so magical – wow! Thanks for sharing.
Wishing you many blessings.
Yes, I love the airport story, too … something I’ve held in my heart for these years. Thank you for stopping by ~
With warmest Wishcasting love,
Jane