Dear Sister,
My heart is still buzzing with the pure magic of the past 5 days spent with my three incredible “children.” 🌟 Being a mom and bonus mom to these two amazing young men and my beautiful daughter-in-love is an absolute blessing. We've been soaking up all the goodness that Ciudad Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende have to offer together! 🇲🇽💖
We've taken leisurely strolls and invigorating hikes, enjoyed breathtaking sunsets, marveled at awe-inspiring architecture, lost ourselves in the beauty of art, savored amazing food, and rejuvenated in thermal springs.🚶♀️🌅🏰🎨🎵
But, you know what really lit me up? The heart-to-heart conversations we had about the things that truly matter. 💬💕 The wisdom they shared and the dreams they hold so tenderly ignited a spark within me. Dreams of spending more time in nature, following a path of meaningful work, savoring moments with family and friends, exploring other cultures, and contributing to positive change instead of getting caught up in the world's problems. Can you feel that radiant energy? 🌠✨ It’s like the lines of Chelan Harkin's soulful poem, "Take A Stand," came to life in front of me. 📜
I dedicate these empowering lines from her poem to Micah, Jacob, and Sarah and to all of you:
Women, we are so much more than what the patriarchy has taught us we are—we are mountains filled with explosive light that can dazzle the Gods and scintillate the stars.
Men, you are so much more than what you’ve learned from the patriarchy—you are the power within the heart of gentleness.You are the courage seated on the throne of the heart’s truth that doesn’t stand down.
"Take A Stand" by Chelan Harkin
Let’s all take a stand and allow our souls to shine and hearts to soar! 🦋
I’m not sure how this will manifest in my life, but I feel it unfolding. I’ll be sharing as I go.
How about you? Are you feeling the call to rise and take a stand?
May your soul shine and heart soar,
Deb