when your heart swells to bursting
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 1:00AM Today I woke with a happy heart. I am just home from a quaint art retreat with a small number of friends. I am a not a person that shares their feelings outloud easily, and while I am not entirely "there" yet on that front, I can tell you this - I left that retreat a better, stronger, happier woman than I arrived. The simple acts of kindness and friendship that presented themselves in those few days were so very important to me. I left knowing it is okay to want to slow down. It is okay to be disappointed. It is okay to dream big. It is okay to want and need help to succeed in those dreams. I embraced my disappointments, reveled in kindness and gathered my refreshed strength to come home and try again. No wonder I woke with a full heart. 
I am so appreciative of the friendships in my life. The ones that are both near and far. The ones that are both new and old. They make me a better, stronger, healthier person. Thank you, friends, for that.
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Reader Comments (3)
Yes, what she said!! Love you, Rae!
I am so happy that you had a chance to get away and relax and renew! That's why I love doing these art retreats! You meet new friends and step outside of your comfort zone to do so. I find it hard to be social and at the same time be creative. Being creative requires time on my own and I love that. But I also need to balance that with being around others.. others who share my same need to create... others who are open and honest. No need to keep up barriers as these women open our hearts! And you have just had a chance to experience that. Yeaaaaa!!!!! Love you, Rae!
Just want to be back there - in the place, in the moment, in the warmth and safety of friends, love and art! I miss you!