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Beckoning to Enter: The Journey of LIFE

Tall statuesque Palm trees line the driveway; suggestive of grace, dignity and ever so stately.

Basking in the sun and swaying with the light tradewinds they adorn the forefront of the sky as if a picture awaiting a frame.

Shading my eyes from the sun I peer upwards..upwards.... to be amazed at the height of these guards of the driveway standing at attention.

I wonder how small I must have seemed to them...if they only had eyes.

Beckoning me to enter, I slowly walk towards the entrance of this vast property. I am sure that they are still watching me long and hard as I pass underneath them to continue on my journey.

Gasp! A wonderful array of colors! I stop to admire and take in the glorious scene that is right in front of me.

I stop to 'smell' the flowers.

Ah, but the simple things in life that I would have missed in my youth of years long past. Impatience and impulsiveness were rulers of this former unsettled soul.

I gaze once more to capture this miracle of 'life' before continuuing on my journey once again.

I stand tall with no regrets. I stop to smell the flowers and keep walking.

I travel through the gates of risk and keep moving along this road.

Continuuing on this journey of my ever changing .......LIFE.

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Relocations & Real Estate on 06/15/2008 12:16 AM

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27 Comments on Beckoning to Enter: The Journey of LIFE

JUN

2008

Sally- What a wonderfully written sonnet, flowing with grace. This will give me sweet dreams:)

My daughter is in Hawaii now - and I think of her in her youth and impatience.........and your words - and hoping she'll take the time to pause and reflect and always remember...the beauty that surrounds her now! :-)

Katerina: I needed to do this ...it really relieved some 'thoughts'. Tell Nestor Happy Father's Day :)

Liz: If you talk to her...tell her to take not only pictures of friends....and people...but the beauty and scenery.....that will surely give her more memories and warmth for years to come!

Sally- This is one of my favorites...I enjoyed it, and it "talks" to me.....we do need to take risks and appreciate what's around us :)

Kathy: Hey there...it's hot here...I have the a/c on full blast..heck..maybe it's hot flashes LOL! I needed to get upbeat here...thanks.

My favorite poem is also about flowers.

Roses are red, violets are blue.........

Morning Sally,

Beautiful! Thank you for taking the time to do the post.

I'll sell you my palms if you want ...we have so many here and I have about a half a dozen in my yard.

Sally,

Nice post! Life truly is a journey...in fact, a series of journeys...each day 'walking' through it toward our eternal home!!! Thanks, Fran

Beautiful Sally. Some of my most "exciting" moments this year have been when I saw the first Crocus bloom and the scent of the Basil in my yard.

Sometimes the small picture is worth a second look.

Sally, This post touched a nerve with many of us it seems. I do spend time to slow down and stop and "smell the flowers" but it took me too long to learn how to do that. Beautiful post and very moving.

This is a great reminder to appreciate the things around us ! I really enjoyed this Sally !

Very nice...we get wrapped around all the details and never stop along the way. Thanks - nice photos again!

Randy: Funny .... Happy Father's Day Randy! I hope you're taking the day to relax..have fun and play that Wi thing with the kids :)

Hal: You're welcome and Happy Father's Day Hal!

Woo Hoo! Nature mostly never fails us. It always seems to be there, just waiting for when we most need the relief and balance that is offers. It asks so little and gives so much. Yet we are all connected to it but often ignore it. Not seeing the forest for the tree that blocks the view.

As we get older we make that mistake less frequently, thankfully. Observation not only brings focus, it provides a whole different set of values that we can focus ON and creates a more comforting balance to life.

Neal: Happy Father's Day! Nope...got plenty all over the place and I have five adults and one kid palm in huge pots on my patio. :)

Fran: My whole life has taken turns through ups downs and all arounds. This journey called life doesn't remain the same....we change, we grow, we learn etc. Happy Father's Day Fran!

Lenn: The smaller and bigger picture deserve a second...sometimes third look! Have a wonderful day Lenn!

Carole: And so life continues. We all learn and grow and meander through this game called life :) Happy Sunday!

Melissa: Thanks! Happy Father's Day to yours! Have a good day...stopping to appreciate all your family has.... :)

Gary: Thanks a bunch and Happy Father's Day! Enjoy your day today!

Good Morning William! It sure does. I was running around doing errands yesterday and literally walked to the middle of the grounds to take pictures....I stopped...I gazed ...and didn't care if anyone was watching. ...because it mattered to ...me :) Happy Father's Day William...it's for remembering too :)

And yet another different side of my friend Sally. You do have many talents and this is one of the nicer one :) :)

George: Yeah...I'm just lucky to have a friend like you who is always here to catch whatever side I'm on.....thanks George :)

JUN

2008

Sally - Life is indeed a beautiful adventure!!! Thanks for the lovely post!!!

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