a walk to remember

we walked about 10 miles through fields and little villages in Kircheim, Germany. my teacher, my counselor. the clouded sky gently dappling the sun across our faces. beautiful old houses and scanty sidewalks. and big dogs barking at us.

he didn't even knock. he opened the door, climbed up the stairs and sat on the bench of the pipe organ as if he were home. and now that I think of it, I believe he really was.

his hands holding mine as we prayed in silence. I don't know what to do with my life. I don't know what to do anymore.

"I see a child sitting on the beach, happily toiling the day away building sandcastles and playing with little rocks. day after day, after day. but what this child really wants is to sail across the ocean. she's waited for a very long time. sad, and confused. but she's ready now to leave the safe shores and venture into the wide expanse of the sea. all she needs to do is to trust. and let go. her fears, all the questions. but mostly her fears."

"there's nothing to be afraid of, Irene" his voice echoed off the stone walls of the small church, "believe it or not, you're prepared for this. and remember. you are not alone."

Comments

[Elizabeth]

whatever it is, it's going to be beautiful because you are beautiful and because you see beauty and because you are drawn to beauty and because you make beauty.

gros bisous--

[Ninotchka]

He's right: YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Sending you lots of love & support. As always, my friend.

[kristen]

You are in my thoughts Irene. xoxo

[Chris]

We are here. We are virtual. We are walking beside you.

[Kat]

thank you, irene. you have no idea how much i needed to read this right now. your mentor is right. you are not alone. we are all never alone!

[Waya]

At 38, I sometimes still don't know what to do with my life.

[Katia]

Most of us don't know what to do with our lives, no matter what the image we try to portray. You are a strong woman. Je pense à toi.

[meredith]

Life is a scary walk sometimes and othertimes it seems so simple and easy.

[Marilyn]

To quote Jerry Jampolsky, "Love is letting go of fear."

[liz elayne]

beautiful. what a beautiful moment, image, and slight push forward.

thank you for sharing it here...

[la vie en rose]

listen to that voice...that voice of truth...

[Sam]

What a gift to have your teacher and mentor with you. You will find your way, I have faith in you. Sending you hugs and love.

[bella]

Love u girl! I hope you find peace.

[christina]

Listen to the voice. Already, you share so much with us. You are a teacher, an inspiration. You must know that. Trust it.

[gigi]

your words bring tears to the edges of my eyes, and a not unfamiliar ache to my heart. sending good thoughts.

[paintergirl]

Your words resonate my life as well. You are not alone, and we are all together, this journey.

[steph]

You really have to act on that, Irene. You can't and shouldn't ignore your conscience. And no, you're not alone.

[annaliza]

i'm along the same momster road you are. someone bigger than the universe has a passionate love for you and He's always available to you for comfort. He is my sustenance.

you don't know me but i love your site and find inspiration in your creative poetry of life.

x0 in momville to you