Go on random  adventures - they make good stories!

Hello, Sunshine!

Unexpected Light

            In a world where you can be anything, be a ray of sunshine.
If you authentically live life with raw, vulnerable vibration, then you’ll meet many versions of someone that feels like Sunshine. It’s a person who walks into your world so unexpectedly. Their presence wraps a peace and warmth around you that pushes you towards your full potential.

            One  ray of sunshine and I met unexpectedly.  Art in human form walked into my world, smiled, and awakened a fire inside of me.

My soul somersaulted when we met as if it had recognized a forever friend. The light felt familiar and an instant connection caught me off guard. Soul recognizes soul became more than a quote in a free-flowing season of gratitude.

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Nostalgia's light

It was a nostalgic season. The pandemic left bite marks on my mind and bruised my heart. Healing disguised itself as relaxation and I longed for a familiarity.   I craved connections that held the strongest protections of my heart and ones that fully accepted me.

While motivating others and reminding them to be fully present, I felt stuck longing for the past. I questioned if it would ever be possible to connect like that again in my  life. Even with questions, I never stopped praying for it. If I believed in reincarnation, meeting my new  soul friend answered years of prayers.

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New Daydreams

When we first met,  I couldn’t make sense of my soul trying to tightly hug theirs, so I built a wall. I didn’t even want to interact. This connection seemed out of place, yet their presence energized me and burst open dusty doors of creativity.

Day after day conversations continued. I stumbled over my words because the fire lit inside of me scorched my thoughts.  We shared a mutual respect and  quick wit  that allowed me  to open my heart to  a new friend.

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Try Something New

When I decided to letdown my walls, honest intention and pure intimacy flowed without without a touch.

I remember being  curiously asked, “When was the last time you tried something new?” 
That question sat with me for a few days before it pushed me to explore new  music, an exotic language, and  meaningful conversation. I allowed myself to be open to this connection for as long as it was here, for as long as it was part of my story.

We were on two different life paths, but I felt our interactions had the potential to grow and celebrate each other’s life moments. It became a sacred connection and it deserved to be cultivated on the private balconies of our hearts. It’s rarity and rawness deserved protection.

 We built each other up that season. I spoke the love I saw flowing from him to the world and he reminded me how to glow. Life and gratitude spoke in our conversations.

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Sideways

When your hope's gone, can barely hold on
When your sky is running out of blue
When the world is going sideways
I'll be sideways, sideways here with you

      Transparently, Trust was exchanged.. When connection is untainted by meaningless actions, lights brighten and bonds strengthen.  

      Somewhere between genuine laughter and authentic friendship, life tried to discourage our hearts. Tough, uncertain moments made me realize we needed each other in this season.  I held out hope for my soul friend. Nothing but pure love burst out from inside and it felt safe to unburden and confide.
We left nothing hidden in our thoughts and were fully present.

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Sightseeing

Let’s go to the ocean,
Sit in the sands
Let raw thoughts be spoken
With Open hearts and hands

We  made memories, forever treasures in my heart. There were many adventures. Some included ice cream, growth, travel, vulnerability, and celebration. Our friendship felt like a real spirit connection. What I desired to share with the world shone out of me and reflected off of our souls.

No shallowness held space in our times together. I felt fully accepted. I got comfortable.

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Candlelit Clouds

As birthday candles blew out, our combined light faded. I sorted through disappointment and fear before I remembered this shadowy world doesn’t like light, so it sends distractions and doubts to tear apart people who have contagious and  positive energy.

Silence tested my patience, grace, and understanding. Determined to believe in the best, I held on to trust and gratitude as fear and insecurity tried to rip it from my hands.

There were waves of emotions, just like uncontrollable ocean waves. My heart remained open.
I reminded  myself that  loving hearts surf many sunrises and sunsets. I felt every wave of emotion and decided to live in love no matter who or what was meant for my journey.

Let it flow, let it be
In life’s there’s a villain
Not you, not me
It’s expectation’s empty feeling

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Sunset

I’ll always be grateful that  my unexpected soul friend and I met. Uncertainty sets in from time to time, but I understand the obstacles that blocked our flow. One day, I hope to celebrate each other’s light again. No matter what is ahead,  I was  reminded of who I am and relit a creative confidence inside of me. I eventually released self-doubt and fear of connection.

My heart sat on my sleeve fully aware that life doesn’t play fair with the deep and rare souls of this world. As I chose peace, I made room for whatever comes my way. Deep, long-lasting connections are mine to receive.

When we shined together, our light planted beautiful seeds, reminders of the power of positive energy. The truth is light reflects. What I admired in  another  was a reflection of what was in  me.
 learned that I am enough, I am bright, and I am  a ray of Sunshine!

In a world where you can be anything, be your own sunshine.