Soul Whispers - Live Better Stories

It is my belief that messages from the universe speak to me and remind me of something that is inside of me. When I first see them, I often don't even know what is really being advertised. Instead, the message conjure emotions or thoughts relating to something that is going on within me; in my heart, in my mind, in my soul. I see them on billboards, in magazines, store windows, church plaques...everywhere.

I secretly call them soul whispers.

The messages are all around us

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We all have a story to share.

How you see your world is unique 

and therefore your interpretation

is yours and yours alone.

I believe that it is important to share your story.

You can do it, like me, through a blog.

Maybe you share your story through your children.

Maybe you've written a book, 

painted pictures, 

made a movie, 

written a diary...

I saw this sign in a store window recently

 and it made me wonder if my story was good enough.

Parts of my 44 years

 (yes, as of today 44 - where does the time go) 

have been an adventure. 

More exciting, scary, and wonderful than I could have ever dreamed.

I moved from a town of 5,000 people (my home town) 

to Manhattan with a fiance 

who months later was no longer my fiance and I chose to stay.

Yes, I chose to stay - I needed to embrace the city and I did it alone.

It was the biggest leap that I've made so far.

I've been here for twelve years. 

It changed my story in a big way.

I've discovered my creativity beyond my camera 

during the past 18 months and you've been a part of that story.

I reconnected with the love of my life (we dated back when I was 19) 

all because of the internet.

I took a huge leap and contacted him out of the blue 10 years ago.

And, guess what, he has been my SuperMan now for 5 or 6 years, 
we lost count.

It is like time stood still - he is my everything.

There are so many things that make up my story.

And, I believe that the little things define a person's story more 

than the big life changing things, like I mentioned above...

Coffee in the quiet of the morning.

Walks in the park to embrace nature.

Autumn is my favorite time of year because of the colors.

Flowers make me smile and remind of my Mom and Gram.

I love sand between my toes.

I would be happy to never wear shoes again.

The sun makes me smile.

If it is going to be cold out then I want there to be snow.

The purr of a cat will lull me to sleep.

I love to watch people.

I eavesdrop - so easy to do in this city.
I can sit for hours and listen to live music.
I still love to hold hands.
Little kids fill me with joy.

Hmmm, I think I have a really great story 

but I'll work each day at making it better.

Live Better Stories

Tell me a little about your story... 

Soul Whispers - The World IS Listening (and a GIVEAWAY)

It is my belief that messages from the universe speak to me and remind me of something that is inside of me. When I first see them, I often don't even know what is really being advertised. Instead, the message conjure emotions or thoughts relating to something that is going on within me; in my heart, in my mind, in my soul. I see them on billboards, in magazines, store windows, church plaques...everywhere.

I secretly call them soul whispers.

The messages are all around us

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Today is my 300th post so I'm celebrating with a giveaway. 

Keep reading until end to learn how.

This ad is everywhere in NYC. The Grammys will be publicized on February 10th and this ad is all over the city.

I, of course, had to really look to figure out what the ad was about because my brain created it's own story.

The World IS Listening

This is how I read it, with an emphasis on IS...that is the meaning that it held for me...a reminder

that the world needs my story and that it IS listening.

I believe that sometimes we can get too caught up in our own day-to-day, our own problems, our own drama and we forget that what we do, how we say things, and the people that we interact with all have a ripple effect on our world. 

The smile that you share with a total stranger.

Saying good morning to the person that serves you coffee.

The simple act of asking your waitress her name and using it next time she stop by your table.

Simply saying Thank You.

I believe that these simple acts are part of how you tell/share your story.

They are a part of you.

The World IS Listening

Your perspective on life is yours and yours alone. 

Two people that stand on a busy street corner and witness the same 2 minutes of time do not have the same experience.

How you see and experience your world is unique.

The World IS Listening

How will you share your story?

Through pictures?

By a simple act of kindness saying thank you?

Making art?

Singing a Song?

By helping others?

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This is my 300th post and to celebrate 

I am giving away an 8x10 photographic print 

of one of my favorite photographs, "Cold Morning Horse".

To enter just leave a comment on this post.

All comments left between now and Thursday, 1/31, at noon EST will be eligible. 

The winner will be announced on Friday's, 2/1 post.