Reminders

Sometimes we need reminders of what is of importance in our lives. "Sometimes" can turn into every day notices. Every morning when I hear Kali Rose moving in her crib I go into her room, open up the curtains and begin, "Where's that Kali Bug? I don't see her." She hides under all her bedding, pillows, and such. She starts to giggle...moving quickly to hide even deeper.  I continue, "That girl disappears, where is my little bug?" Finally she jumps up and immediately says (elongating every syllable), "Hiiiiii! Maaaa-ma, maaaaa-ma...hiiiiiiii!" I am once again reminded of what is precious and important. I pick her up and we hug tightly as if it was the first time we have seen each other after a forever absence.  I am truly embracing every day of her 18 months.  She is teaching me to be a kinder, softer, younger woman.We forget throughout moments of struggle or challenges in our days. We forget how simple love is. We forget the core of our existence. We forget to breathe in light and exhale love. We forget to thank our friends, mates, parents, family and children for their moments of reflecting love. We do! But, I am a student of this emotion. I crave to find love under a rock. I instinctively look for it in signs with heart shapes.  I search for it in a homeless person's facial lines, the touch of a cashier when she gives me change, the tap from my mate as he walks pass me, the text from my children just saying hello, the wind assuring me that a loved one is watching from the other side...a million reasons to find love. And, most importantly I find love smiling widely within me...waiting to be acknowledged by my essence.  I find love illuminating my days through the prayers I send out and are returned with kindness.It's not hard to find. It's always there...look in the mirror. See that soul staring back...that's love to its fullest divinity. You are created from love, to love, share love, and be love. Have a wonderful Sunday! I love you. I love you. I love you. I don't say it lightly...I say it fully with the most magical of intentions. May you see the love that you are...share it. You are precious!!!!!