What feeds your soul?

[EJFan]

i'm a god damned card rack... no doubt about it. some days i feel like i graduated from the ted forrest school of "spooky good."

 

[bobsgirl]

"Light bulb" moments where suddenly it all becomes clear.

 

[jacuzzigal]

art

I had the chance to visit the Art Institute Museum of Chicago yesterday. I got to see several paintings, some famous and some not famous. Almost all intrigued me, from French Impressionists to contemporary Americans. There is something amazing and beautiful about art and I admire it and was in awe of it. And I feel like my soul is fed and expanded by being in its presence....

 

[midwestyankee]

art

I had the chance to visit the Art Institute Museum of Chicago yesterday. I got to see several paintings, some famous and some not famous. Almost all intrigued me, from French Impressionists to contemporary Americans. There is something amazing and beautiful about art and I admire it and was in awe of it. And I feel like my soul is fed and expanded by being in its presence....

The Art Institute is a fabulous place. I hope that you got to see some of their real treasures, like Sunday Afternoon on La Grand Jatte (Seurat) and Paris Street: Rainy Day by Caillebotte. Of course, I'm also partial to the stained glass windows by Chagall. I'm glad that you enjoyed your visit to the AI.

 

[Denae]

art

I had the chance to visit the Art Institute Museum of Chicago yesterday. I got to see several paintings, some famous and some not famous. Almost all intrigued me, from French Impressionists to contemporary Americans. There is something amazing and beautiful about art and I admire it and was in awe of it. And I feel like my soul is fed and expanded by being in its presence....

I understand this completely. I was overwhelmed with emotion when I attended a Monet exhibit at our museum. I hadn't expected to weep at the beauty.

 

[Denae]

WFMS is the lovely phone conversation that I had with my mother late last night. She is my rock and besides being my mother, I can also call her a friend.

 

[RhymeFairy]

his candle burns
flickers like a lost star
not knowing which way
to shoot.

yet,it feeds my soul. takes
me from now to back then
when daily talks
made everything ok.

when I could hear his smile
through the lines
caress my heart
blow flourishing flames inside
to replenish this lost soul.

taking a walk meant
standing on mountainsides
snow falling, his hair all wet
curled up on end, that smile
again. relighting this heart
over and over again ...

 

[midwestyankee]

Today is the birthday of a very dear friend, someone who changed my life in a profound way. While I know that our schedules conflict and we won't be able to speak today, just thinking, "Happy Birthday, B, you taught me much and well" feeds my soul.

 

[DulceRaphaela]

Birthdays are wonderful celebrations of life, yes... but the sunrise is something that feeds my soul each and every day. Even when it is clouded... I just know that it's there. Of course, the more beautiful and vibrant it is - the more fuel I receive.

 

[pleasteasme]

Not needing to depend upon others for my own happiness. Being in charge of my life, taking responsibility for everything in it, both good and bad. Not wallowing in the "poor me" syndrome.

Regardless of the torturous week weather wise, thoroughly having a fabulous time. Major victories, a fantastic week, and omg, I am sooooo very happy and proud of students. A total kick ass week in 112 degree weather with 50% humidity (and very little complaining!).

My true friends, they most definately feed my soul.

 

[EJFan]

spending a day on the water...

no... spending THREE days on the water....

no... spending three days on the water and catching fish & crabs...

no... spending three days on the water, catching fish and crabs, and not getting burnt to a crisp.

 

[Guest]

 

[EJFan]

you got crabs?

yup... steamed them bastards up and et 'em too.

come to maryland... we've got crabs.

 

[Quoll]

It doesn't just feed my soul, it lights it up, there's just something about this song that has burrowed deep inside me.






I'll Stay With You
By: BETH HART
From the CD: LEAVE THE LIGHT ON

Yes I'll stay with you
I'll stay with you
Yes I'll stay with you
I'll stay with you


Close your eyes and I'll hold you here
It's all right if you're feelin' scared
It's just the sound of your aching heart
You've hurt for so long inside the dark
You can cry for the world out there
Come inside and I'll kiss your tears
It's still the sound tearing you apart
Loving out loud with only half a heart

Yes I'll stay with you
I'll stay with you
I won't leave you alone
I'll stay with you yes I want to
Make your pain my own
And if you need me all night or until I grow old
No you don't have to ask me to
I wanna take good care of you
Yes I'm gonna stay with you

And I'll be right at your fingertips
Just hold on tight and we'll get through this
Angels are calling from all around
Lifting what's broken comforting what is bound
Now you can rest in your time of need
I am here when it's hard to breathe
If you can't remember what is good anymore
Then I will surrender and kick down heaven's door

Yes I'll stay with you
I'll stay with you
I won't leave you alone
I'll stay with you yes I want to
Make your pain my own
And if you need me all night or until I grow old
No you don't have to ask me to
I wanna take good care of you
Yes I'm gonna stay with you

Yes I'll stay with you
I'll stay with you
I won't leave you alone
I'll stay with you yes I want to
Make your pain my own
And if you need me all night or until I grow old
No you don't have to ask me to
I wanna take good care of you
Yes I'm gonna stay with you

You don't have to ask me to
I wanna take good care of you
Yes I'm gonna stay with you

 

[pleasteasme]

come to maryland... we've got crabs.

Is this the State's motto?!

Here I thought CA, the "Golden State" was interesting...

 

[EJFan]

Is this the State's motto?!

Here I thought CA, the "Golden State" was interesting...

it's the motto i made (and use) for the state. for some reason, the state legislature didn't seem to take to it.

 

[pleasteasme]

it's the motto i made (and use) for the state. for some reason, the state legislature didn't seem to take to it.

I knew a town who's slogan was, "Sit for a spell, our crabs don't bite"

 

[Denae]

The look on his face that told me he was happy to simply be in the same room with me.

 

[pleasteasme]

The look on his face that told me he was happy to simply be in the same room with me.

That is wonderful Den!!!

 

[Denae]

That is wonderful Den!!!

Thank you, it really is wonderful. It's too bad that I can't wrap myself up in these moments and cherish them to their fullest.

 

[pleasteasme]

Thank you, it really is wonderful. It's too bad that I can't wrap myself up in these moments and cherish them to their fullest.

In time, sweetie.

 

[jacuzzigal]

The look on his face that told me he was happy to simply be in the same room with me.

A slight digression, but this warms my heart. I'm happy for you, Den.


WFMS?

The teenage daughter of someone very dear to me confided in him that certain aspects of growing up scare her, that she isn't sure she wants to get married and have kids, that she's worried about being self-sufficient. He held me up as an example to her, an example of a woman who is self-sufficient and happy without being married or having kids. I appreciate the opportunity to be a positive example of other choices women can make. I didn't have an example of this as a teenager and it often left me feeling like there was only one path and any deviation from it was settling. It's possible that marriage and/or kids is in my future, but whether or not they are WFMS is choices and the honor of being thought of as a positive example for anything.

 

[pleasteasme]

A slight digression, but this warms my heart. I'm happy for you, Den.


WFMS?

The teenage daughter of someone very dear to me confided in him that certain aspects of growing up scare her, that she isn't sure she wants to get married and have kids, that she's worried about being self-sufficient. He held me up as an example to her, an example of a woman who is self-sufficient and happy without being married or having kids. I appreciate the opportunity to be a positive example of other choices women can make. I didn't have an example of this as a teenager and it often left me feeling like there was only one path and any deviation from it was settling. It's possible that marriage and/or kids is in my future, but whether or not they are WFMS is choices and the honor of being thought of as a positive example for anything.

It is good to know that there are women that are viewed as "successful" without having to follow a single path jg. It is nice to be recognized for who you are and what you do. You are a great example, and that would definately feed my sould too!

 

[Sarojaede]

WFMS is the tattoo a good friend and fantastic artist drew for me. He took the story of a time and experience in my life and the ideas that I had in my head and created something beautiful and wonderful that will soon be inked on my body.

 

[Denae]

A slight digression, but this warms my heart. I'm happy for you, Den.


WFMS?

The teenage daughter of someone very dear to me confided in him that certain aspects of growing up scare her, that she isn't sure she wants to get married and have kids, that she's worried about being self-sufficient. He held me up as an example to her, an example of a woman who is self-sufficient and happy without being married or having kids. I appreciate the opportunity to be a positive example of other choices women can make. I didn't have an example of this as a teenager and it often left me feeling like there was only one path and any deviation from it was settling. It's possible that marriage and/or kids is in my future, but whether or not they are WFMS is choices and the honor of being thought of as a positive example for anything.

JG-you certainly know of my insecurities regarding love, thank you.

I'm more thankful for you sharing this story with us. I've never felt like less of a woman because I'm not married or have not followed the "norm" that society feels is appropriate for women. That young woman is so lucky to have you as a role model.