In the forest of wishes there are these most unusual trees where dreams grow. Today if you sit quietly in the forest you'll hear blowing in the cool breezes the word, "Yes!" There comes a time when we are moved from wishing to doing and we begin our doing by saying, "Yes! Yes, I am ready. Yes, it is time to reach out."
Each one of us has a special tree in this forest and mine is studded with many wishes. Which wish am I ready to see open up and blossom? I sit quietly and listen to my heart and it says, "Love, embrace love." I know to begin by embracing it, I must begin with loving me -- taking really good care of me. From here I'll have more love to reach out and love those around me.
What are you ready to say "Yes!" to?
Making Connections:
Jamie Ridler's Wishcasting Wednesday
GPP Street Team #34 - "On the Dark Side Challenge"
True North Arts Personal Retreat Workshop (The picture above comes from this week's retreat lesson on connecting with nature.)
I love your pink tree picture : )
As Kathryn wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
Aren't all our wishes versions of this?
Posted by: kazari | October 21, 2009 at 06:16 AM
As Kathryn wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
Take care! :)
Posted by: LaWendula | October 21, 2009 at 06:23 AM
Beautiful page, beautiful thoughts for starting my morning...YES is such a good word. Thanks Kathryn for sharing your work and your perspective with the team.
Posted by: michelle ward | October 21, 2009 at 07:23 AM
As Kathryn wishes for herself, so I wish for her too!
Posted by: Liz Fulcher | October 21, 2009 at 07:49 AM
I do love how much thought you have conveyed in two simple paragraphs. It makes me want to run outside and shout YES very loudly!
As you wish for, so I wish for you also!
Posted by: Lisa aka All the Wright Stuff | October 21, 2009 at 07:56 AM
As Kathryn wishes for herself, so I wish for her also:)
Oh that was so beautifully put!! what a lovely word picture you have painted! The artwork is wonderful and perfect for the post too!! Yup ya gotta love you first - wonderful deep wish!! Namaste, Sarah
Posted by: Sarah | October 21, 2009 at 08:31 AM
As Kathryn wishes for herself, so I wish for her also. May you have abundant love!
Posted by: christa | October 21, 2009 at 09:23 AM
as Kathryn Wishes for Herself, so I Wish for Her also :)
♥
Posted by: Aura Violeta | October 21, 2009 at 09:33 AM
As Kathryn wishes for herself, so I wish for her also. My wish today is very similiar, here is to saying yes to loving and taking care of ourselves.
Posted by: Karen | October 21, 2009 at 09:55 AM
Kathryn, this post of yours, made me feel safe and hopeful...like a kid in bed being told the most wonderful bedtime story by a person I trust most in the world.
It was lovely to feel like that for a few moments. Thank you.
As Kathryn wishes for herself, so I lovingly and with intention wish for her also!
Posted by: Holly | October 21, 2009 at 10:43 AM
As Kathryn wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
I have to say that loving self first is important, but so difficult for me to remember!
Posted by: Sulwyn | October 21, 2009 at 11:39 AM
As Kathryn wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
Beautiful.
Posted by: Suzie Ridler | October 21, 2009 at 11:43 AM
As you wish for yourself, so I wish for you in abundance also!
Posted by: Jeanette | October 21, 2009 at 01:22 PM
YES! YES! YES!
Posted by: Julie Jordan Scott | October 21, 2009 at 01:55 PM
As YOU wish for yourself, so I wish for you as well, with all my heart…
Posted by: KnittingJourneyman | October 21, 2009 at 02:48 PM
as Kathryn wishes these beautiful thoughts, so I wish for as well!!
Posted by: Summer Raven | October 21, 2009 at 03:12 PM
I wish for you to love yourself entirely, freely, openly and inconditionally, always!
Posted by: Vanessa | October 21, 2009 at 07:31 PM
Ah, yes... greeting love with open arms!!
As Kathryn wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
Posted by: Sara @Soulspackle | October 21, 2009 at 08:06 PM
As Kathryn wishes for herself, so I wish for her also. And thanks for the trip into the forest!
Posted by: LeslieB | October 21, 2009 at 09:42 PM
Yay for saying "yes" to love!
As Kathryn wishes for herself, I wish for her also. :)
Posted by: Rebekah | October 22, 2009 at 10:46 AM
As Kathryn wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
Such a sweet image, the Yes tree.
Posted by: Paula - Buenos Aires | October 22, 2009 at 01:08 PM
As Kathryn wishes for herself, so do I wish for her too.
What a beautiful page & thoughtful idea.
Posted by: Lay Hoon | October 22, 2009 at 05:42 PM
I wish you all the best!
Posted by: Jane | October 23, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Mmm, beautiful yes tree! As Kathryn wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!
Posted by: leah | October 24, 2009 at 12:59 AM
I like your tree, we all should have a special wishtree. I think I like to make one too.
Posted by: Helen | October 25, 2009 at 09:43 AM