It’s Friday once again my good sojourners. I once again am joining up with Miss Lisa-Jo for the mayhem that is Five Minute Friday, writing for 5 minutes straight – and no more! – on a single topic. Without further ado, here is my five minutes on this week’s theme:
Change
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The days are just a bit shorter now.
The air not warm, not yet crisp.
The leaves bear the evidence of the unending change – not yet fully changed, and yet starkly different.
In my heart I sense the the darkness coming.
And like a child on the floor I kick and fuss and whine and cry.
I grab the proverbial door jamb of life and refuse to go quietly into the unknown.
I look before me and all I see is darkness; death; cold; storms.
My eyes trained on the struggles ahead. The burdens. The heartbreaks. The pain. The failures.
Though all around me, filling the periphery, there is beauty. Vibrance. Color. Light. Life. Fruit.
I stop my screaming; slow the hurried pace of my puffing breath long enough to notice the beauty in the new.
The life in the changes.
I cannot hold back the changes in my heart anymore than I can stem the tide of the changing seasons.
But I can embrace this autumnal presence as what it is – a gift. The signs of a new phase. New steps. New joys.
Yes, there is pain; discomfort; even death. But this death produces such a vibrant life that I would be remiss to ignore the process and risk losing the joy that comes in the morning of crisp, white snow.
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I’m linking up with The Better Mom, Time Warp Wife, Growing Home, The Miss Elaine-ous Life
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Stunningly beautiful writing! Loved every word 🙂
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Thank you so much, RubberChickenMa!! (love the name!!). That does my heart good!
Beautifully written and so true.
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Thank you,Stephanie!
such beauty here. in your words. in the changing of these seasons. lovely.
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Thank you so much, Tara!
I love Autumn… and even though we miss out on some of the colorful portions of the season (live among palm trees), I can still feel it in the air.
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Autumn is my fave season by far! And after growing up in the AZ desert, I love living in a place where actually experience the season! But sometimes, autumn of the heart is so cinnamon-spicy. 😉
So incredibly lovely, Jennifer! Wow, wow, wow!!! As always, your words speak to my heart in a beautiful way. Thank you.
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Aw, Becky, you are too kind, friend! Thank you for your sweet words!
Such beautiful words here.
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Thank you so much.
Oh, these in between seasons, and beauty and heartache all held together in the tension: I am right here with you. Beautiful.
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((hugs)) thank you. <3
Such beautiful writing. It felt so big and overpowering. There was a brooding sense I couldn’t shake, but resolved into this quietness. Gorgeous!
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Wow, thank you, Amy. That’s quite a compliment!
Such truth here as we wait for seasons to change. I, too, have noticed the slightly shorter days. We are standing on the edge between summer and fall, yes? I was wondering if you have read Mark Buchanan’s book, SPIRITUAL RHYTHMS? I think you would love it. So glad to meet you. 🙂 I can sense the depth of your heart in the words tapped here. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Danelle! I’ve not read that book, I’ll definitely look into that! Thanks!!
Too long since I’ve stopped in to visit…
Just beautiful.
And I can relate.
Thankful for you and your words…
Love,
K
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Thank you, sweet friend. Thank you for your encouragement.
I really, REALLY needed to read this today. I can relate to your words here and apply them easily to my life. Your beautiful writing inspires me… xo
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((hugs))