oppo_32 The journey to authenticity is a challenging road although I believe it to be probably THE most worthwhile of journeys. For what and who are we if we are not our true authentic selves? I have been thrust into this line of questioning recently with the approach of my retirement age and I …
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Forest Spirit
Sit still They come Bellbird, fantail Chaffinch and more The spirits of the forest Speak When you Sit still And listen. © Karen Lighthouse 2024 Namaste. Thanks for reading and take care until next time. If you liked what you read please leave a comment below, like or subscribe to receive my weekly posts straight …
Forest Home
Blue skies Green trees Birds sing Heart pleased Dappled light Through tree and fern Rotting leaves Their smell does burn A place in my heart That I yearn To visit Inhabit Rest my bones The forest surely Is my home. (c) Karen Lighthouse 2024 Namaste. Thanks for reading and take care until next time. If …
Spring Hope
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Karen Lighthouse, 2023 Magnificent magnolias Cherry blossom clouds Splashing colour Against the grey sky Bluebells and daffodils Ablaze in the lush green grass Chaffinches and fantails Sing for joy Spring is here! Life transforming The bleak winter depths Bursting forth Announcing new life From death and darkness A season of vibrance New …
Lyons La Foret (en france)
My life is like a forest Some sturdy trunks Roots deep Established Sound. Other new shoots Promises emerging Tender Vulnerable Seeking the light. Some fallen logs Past lives Repurposed now Support new life. Autumns left-overs Mulch underfoot. My life is like a forest I will soon be gone Evidence of where I’ve been Remaining …
The Joys of Aging…..(and years of therapy!)
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA I dance in the street to live music I care less what other people think I can laugh at my own stupidity I recognise and do not pick up the berration stick I spend my time doing what I want, when I want I love my work I work to live not …
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Lake Reflections
Church bells Canada geese Sweet summer sun Green velvet hills Memories of days gone by Young Carefree No responsibility I know feelings are there If I stop And reach out for them Joy Peace My heart expanded Full and warm Connectedness to a part of me lost In the canyon of caring Birthing and grieving …
Years Gone By
Years gone by Lives used up Never again your face to behold. Tears run dry Photos fade Your arms no more to enfold. Lost for words To describe the void And the ache of your absence To see you once more Tell you I love you Inhale the perfume of your skin The softness of …
Your Mental and Emotional Warrant-of-Fitness # 9 A Sense of Progress
(A Warrant-of-Fitness is the New Zealand equivalent of an M.O.T. in the UK, being a certificate to say your vehicle is road worthy.) It's been aaaages since my last post. A new job and family matters seemed to have gobbled me up with nothing left to give to the page 😦 But today I felt …
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Abundance
As I sit here, facing the blank page again, I check in with myself,"What does the Universe want me to write about today?" I repeat my mantra, "Fill me with your love and light. Flow through meas I write." My eyes are drawn to the huge pear tree outside my officewindow, heavy laden with semi-ripe …
Words from the Lighthouse 