This is my contribution for Frank of Dutch Goes The Photo’s weekly challenge, street. Frank, I found a very unique “street” in one of the most gorgeous parks of the world, and I’m bravely walking it with love.
I’m on my way to Colorado for a retreat. It all happened really fast, and given all that I have to “do”, it doesn’t make logical sense.
And I’m doing it for the love of a partner …. we’re driving from L.A. and it’s a trip of my heart.
I almost didn’t go, and then I realized that life ALWAYS happens, and that I’ll likely have a lot to do.
So if I don’t go now, when would I? I’m really opening my heart, and it feels so vulnerable and beautiful all at the same time.
Time for forgiving:
1 – I forgive myself for judging myself as too busy to be with my partner. I forgive myself for judging myself for using busy-ness as something to hide behind and avoid fully living.
2 – I let all my concerns about love go into the Light, and I affirm that I am love & really beautiful. And I am always safe to love.
3 – I am so grateful to have this blog to share my forgiving process. It is such a space of healing – thank you all so much.
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We’re currently in Zion and leaving tomorrow for our next adventure. I took a photo as we started on our very first hike. Here I am, courageously taking my steps with confidence, knowing that the love – well, it starts inside of me.
I love you!
Love, Debbie
ps – here’s a poem I wrote at a waterfall on one of our hikes:
Peer Over the Edge
Oh as I hiked +
saw the cliff’s
edge, I
got so
scared.
Worse than this
fear of death,
is what, oh
what does happen
each each
each time I
judge. Crying out, once
again to find
solace. Beloved it
is not out
there, no speak
the words,
“I choose to
love.” Speak
the words,
“I chose to
love.” And
speak the words, “I am
the love.” Ah,
now the peek
is eternity.
(For-give now.)
-D. Roth
What a blissful journey to the heights of Colorado. Great blessings to you as you lift on many levels.
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Anne, thank you. It is a journey of the divine presence within. I love you. Many blessings, my friend. ❤ So glad you're here.
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Hi Debbie, beautiful post and have a wonderful adventure ✨
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Eric, thanks so much! Good to connect. I have a smile on my face. Many blessings, and lots of loving this coming week. ~Debbie
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Awesome words so well composed, Debbie and have a great time with your partner. Enjoy.
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Hello dear Debbie,
I agree you absolutely had to go and explore… so glad you were kind to yourself and just went with it.
Enjoy the trip and thank you for a lovely share here.
May you find many blessings on your trip. Hugs from Di 🙋🏻💕
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Oh, Di. Thanks so much. The blessings are abounding on this trip. So many awarenesses on how to accept, how to love, and how to share my heart and be open in my communication from that place.
Sending you ever so much love, Di. Did you know that you are amazing? 🙂 I vote for love for you!
Good week ahead, Di. xoxo
Love and peace,
Debbie
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Hello gorgeous Debbie,
What a beautiful message and thank you for your very kind words.
I’m so happy for you… it’s made the trip all the more worthwhile. And so many new topics for your lovely blog I’m sure.
Sending love in return dear Debbie 💐💜
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Lovely post Debbie. One more step forward on your next big adventure. May it bring you much love, peace and contentment. Big hugs 💕
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Oh Miriam, thanks so much! When I read your comments, it’s like you’re speaking them directly to my heart. Sending you many blessings for your week, Miriam. I love you 💜
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You’re right Debbie. I’m sending then direct from my heart to yours. Love you back 💕
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Have a wonderful trip and retreat, Debbie. Yes, life always happens and we need to grab the adventures and opportunities when they come our way. Best to you!
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You said it Jennie, thank you! I see you doing this regularly with your kids from your awesome blog
Blessings, Debbie 💓
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Exactly. There’s always something that needs to be done but the majority of things can generally wait a little and are better for it once you’ve taken care of yourself 🙂
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So true, Letisha! And I’m also aware that I gained a lot of insight about the things I need to do just by taking this trip. What a virtuous cycle. So lovely to hear from you, Letisha. Have a wonderful weekend, and sending you blessings. ~Debbie
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Time away from usual environments & routines is great for reassessing & recalibrating 🙂
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💜💜💜💜
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Debbie, what a fun blogpost to read on this Monday afternoon for me! I love that you took the adventure and I really hope you enjoy the trip! I think you look so good and happy on that picture you made of yourself. I think you’re totally true, life happens and we have to take all the opportunities we get to make life more exciting and fun! Wish you a wonderful week and a wonderful trip! My blessings go to you, Anne
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Oh Anne thank you! It was a holiday here in the States yesterday! So glad this post touched you. I really am so grateful to know you. Wishing you much love and peace this coming week. I’ll keep writing on my trip later on Friday!! Celebrating you Anne
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Debbie, I am glad you said yes to what sounds like a wonderful, memorable trip. Enjoy the journey!
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Doesn’t it sound and look fab? 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂 It has been so amazing, especially the trip to Zion (those are the photos included here) and Arches nearby. I highly recommend a visit if you get a chance. Blessings xo
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I can sense the feelings of wonder and joy through your photos & words. What a fabulous adventure! 🙂
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What a wonderful post Debbie. I look forward to reading an update on your adventure. Enjoy. 😊
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Thank you Brigid. It’s a learning experience to follow my heart and take Care of myself. Lots of room to forgive, let go and have fun along the way! 💓 Much love to you, Brigid
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That’s just great. I’m so pleased you’re doing all that for yourself. Have a wonderful time 🙂
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Great post and poem
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Thank you Bella. Really came from my heart. Much love to you! Debbie
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A lovely post, Debbie! Have a great time in Colorado!
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Thank you so much Frank! And thanks again for your photo challenge, I learn a lot each time. Many blessings 💜
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I loved the poem …
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Thank you very much! This means a lot. I wrote it on a beautiful hike in a canyon. So full of beauty (as are you).
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I hope your trip is going well! Beautiful poem my friend.
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Oh thank you Lacey. It’s definitely a learning experience. Lots of opportunities to grow in loving with myself and others. 💜 Hope your holiday was glorious!
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ps – I just wanted to mention Lacey that you are welcome to contribute a post to Forgiving Fridays! It can be anything that inspires you to forgive – either a new post or one that you’ve already done. All you need to do is include #ForgivingFridays in your tags & a pingback to my most recent Forgiving Fridays post. Here’s the link if helpful! (https://forgivingconnects.com/2017/05/26/todays-forgiving-fridays-accepting-and-loving-myself-as-i-am/) Lots of blessings to you Lacey and to your family ❤
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I will for sure. I have some old wounds that keep getting reopened and it’s still too hard to visit. But I may have on older post in mind that would work.
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That sounds great Lacey. It’s funny because I’m also present to some old wounds that need some revisiting. I may do a blog post about it today, or at least starting to delve in. Lacey I am sending so much Light and love to you. You are so courageous. Love, Debbie
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Thanks for all your encouragement, Debbie. Appreciate you!!
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Hooray for being spontaneous!! So glad you decided to just go make the trip. You’re right Debbie– normal life will be waiting for us when we get back! Hope it’s a beautiful time– sounds like a great start! take care as you drive friend… hugs!
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It is such a good time, Rhonda. I learned so many things from taking this trip with my partner, especially about loving myself and him unconditionally. I am also having a really playful time – a super important quality for me!!! You’re such a sweetheart. Thanks for your ever encouraging and caring comments. Have an amazing weekend, and hugs. xo
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Hope we get to hear more about your Colorado trip Debbie! Safe travels. xox
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This is wonderful. Love and forgiveness arealways the right choices. Thanks for sharing.
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You said it, Gbolado! Thank you for sharing. So glad you’re here. Blessings, Debbie
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Beautiful post, Debbie. I’m sure you had a great trip…enjoy to the fullest… ❤
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It was an amazing journey, Maniparna, thank you! I opened my heart – and life – in greater ways to love and forgiveness. Thanks for being here. ❤ Blessings, Debbie
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