MONDAY MEANDERINGS #6

My physical body you no longer see
Yet, the love that binds us will always be
My Spirit lives on, just in another place
So, let a smile replace sorrow on your face
I’m as close to you as your next breath
Please don’t think of me in death
Choose hope and love instead of fear
And never doubt that I’m always near

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  • Darlene says:

    I too bite off more than I can chew but have been cutting back for my health’s sake. As I get older, I feel myself slowing down. I don’t like it, but I have accepted it. The patience angle card is perfect!! Sammy is adorable. It’s amazing how fast they grow up.

    • Jan Sikes says:

      Thank you for your comment, Darlene. I am glad you have had the good sense to slow down. Maybe I will find it someday. I agree about the patience card. It hit home. Yes, the kiddos grow up way too fast. I hope you have a good week ahead. 💕

      • D.L. Finn says:

        My grands are growing up way too fast too. Happy birthday to her 🙂 I didn’t know about the soft enter for poetry. I usually fix the formatting in paragraphs later. Beautiful poem! Love the quote and that’s what I’m focused on or trying to. Perfect angel card, patience. I am trying to be patient with myself. I’m allowing for not doing all the things I think I should or have been in past. I have always taken on too much and right now, I’ve pulled back and enjoying doing very little and seeing what I really want to do. Its always a process. Xo

        • Jan Sikes says:

          I love your comment, Denise. It is all such a process, isn’t it? I am glad to share the soft enter trick for poetry. I hope it’s not going to be a formatting nightmare for my sister. If it is, we may call in you. 😁 So glad you forcing yourself to live in and enjoy the moment. Patience is such a big word. Thank you for stopping by. Hugs!

  • Happy birthday to Sammy! I love your poem.❤

  • Teri Polen says:

    Happy birthday to Sammy – what a beautiful smile! You and my friend have a lot in common, Jan – she was just saying yesterday how busy she was last week and she was exhausted, but it was her fault. I’ll have to pass on what ChatGPT said. Lovely poem!

    • Jan Sikes says:

      Thanks so much, Teri. I totally accept the busy-ness is all my own doing. Finding a balance is hard for me. I take anything ChatGPT says with a grain of salt. 🙂 Except for the recipes. Those were spot on! Thanks for the birthday wish for Sammy! Have a great week ahead.

  • Happy birthday, Sammy! What a sweetie.

    Happy Monday!

  • What a wonderful surprise to see my book on your blog. Thank you, Jan! I hope you love it.

    I have Elementor on my Book Shop website (structuredlearning.net). It was such a struggle to get working (though I did with help from my British website guru) and now, I’m afraid to make changes. Sigh.

    • Jan Sikes says:

      It’s my pleasure to share your latest book, Jacqui. I am very much enjoying it. Can’t wait to see how it all ends for these characters. I’m sorry you have Elementor. Maybe with a legitimate version, it wouldn’t be so bad, but my web guy installed a bootleg version that gets no updates or support. I hate having to make website changes, but I’m so ready for it all to work right! Thank you for stopping by and best wishes for a successful book launch!

  • I hear the weariness in your voice and it scares me a little. I know there’s nothing you can do at the moment to lighten your load, but I fear your body is about to say, “Enough” and shut you down. Happy Birthday to Sammy!! Wow, she’s really blooming. Love, love the quote and the angel card. Love you, Sister!

    • Jan Sikes says:

      I will be okay, sister. It’s just been a lot with the lady at the shop being out. I expect that she’ll be back this week and things will lighten up. Yes, Sammy is growing into a beautiful, funny and smart young lady. 🙂 I loved the quote and card too. They both spoke to me. Have a great week ahead!! Love you!

  • I have a long history of taking on more than I can handle. I’m doing much better in that area now. My writing comes first!

  • Hi Jan, I also have boundaries issues and I’ve been aggressively trying to implement them this year at work. It is really hard as people keep pushing and pushing for my input and help. I feel like I’m being pulled in too many directions and am close to resigning from my job. I’ve just had enough of it.

    • Jan Sikes says:

      I’m so sorry to hear that the pressure has gotten so great you are considering walking away. But if that is what it takes for your physical and mental well-being, then it’s worth it. Thank you for stopping by and hope things settle for you!

  • Erika says:

    There are times when we simply take a step back and reflect. Sometimes, life makes us run in a hamster wheel without us noticing for the longest time. But those moments, when we get some distance are healthy breaks that make us look at ourselves and the world from a different angle. Maybe those are the times when we realize that we grew out of something and into something new. Life is only development not stagnation, even though it can feel like it at times. Oh, and the card you picked just fits this all so well.
    Oh, Jan, you made me fly away in my thoughts. I hope you don’t mind. Your post was just so inspiring. Thank you for that 💖

    • Jan Sikes says:

      I’m happy the post made you fly away in your thoughts! That’s what it’s all for – engagement and sharing. I agree that those moments of reflection can help bring about clarity and understanding. “Life is only development and not stagnation” rings a big bell with me. Willie Nelson has a song that I love. He says, “Still is still moving to me…” Even in stillness, there is movement. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment today! Hugs!

      • Erika says:

        That is a fact I love more and more to think about. Yes, there is still movement in stillness. Since stillness is a movement to the inside and that is a quiet process with big results. Big hugs back 💖

  • Dan Antion says:

    Good luck with the website upgrade. That’s a tall order, but I’m sure you’ll end up happy with it.

  • Wonderful post about Valentines Day, Jan, and a lovely poem that would be great for my wife.

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