I am at Kripalu on retreat. It’s about 300 miles north of where I live, (and Chanticleer Gardens), and Spring is only just beginning. We had snow last night and I am enjoying the melting today under blue skies.
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Ground begins to melt
Early signs of Spring arise
Hope opens the heart
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The trees and shrubs have not budded quite yet. Signs of Spring are close to the ground. Take time to find your ground too and the growth that is ready to come forth.
Namaste
Find Your Middle Ground 
Looks beautiful Val and all the signs of Spring with those snowdrops and new growth in the woodland..
Enjoy your retreat Val and loved your poem ❤ xx 🙏💖
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Thank you so much Sue. 💐 I was her at the same time three years ago and the forsythia and daffodils were out. It has been a chilly winter this year!
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Nature adjusts and knows when to bloom ✨️ xx ❤️ have a relaxing weekend xx 😘 💕
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Enjoy the warmth kind lady 🤗❤️🙏
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The warmth between hearts is always worthwhile. Thank you dear Mark 💐🙏🏻🥰
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Indeed it is Val, have a safe trip home 🤗❤️🙏
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Thanks Mark 💖 I am home and catching up… in a relaxed way 😌
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Good, let your soul be free kind lady 🤗❤️🙏
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So lovely. Hope you packed your long John’s😁Sent from my iPhone
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No long John’s and no long walks either this time! But it has been heart warming nonetheless. Thanks Jeanne 💐
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You’re in my neighborhood! Winter seems to be hanging on, I’m waiting for March to go out like a lamb. 😉
Enjoy your retreat, Val. 🙏🏼💜
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Thanks Eliza! I’m heading home tomorrow.
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Safe travels! 💕
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Thanks Eliza. My heart and batteries are full and I landed safely. Working at Chanticleer today and tomorrow keeps the heart uplifted!
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What a beautiful place to go for a retreat. Those snowdrops and Jack-in-the-pulpits? are so very lovely.
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Thank you so much Dale 💖
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My pleasure
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The spring flowers reminds me that it’s okay to rest and hide sometimes; there’s time to bloom and there’s time to rest. Beautiful photos, Val
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Thanks Hazel. I can’t remember who said .. there is a time and a season…. But as we move from introverted nourishing winter, there is a pull to grow and bloom. May we follow nature’s lead 💖
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Yes, I love the last line. “Maybe we follow nature’s lead.” Beautifuy said, val.
You’re most welcome. Happy Monday!
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A lovely haiku with a last line full of hope
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What we feel to be true will find its way. Thank you Derrick.
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Wow fantastic 😍😍
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Thank you 🙏🏻
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Spring carries so much hope! Lovely poem Val — and the photos are scrumptious. Spring is a bit further along here — but also a tad later than normal.
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Thank you Louise ❣️So glad you are experiencing the beauty and potential of now!
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Enjoy, specially in Spring 🌼🌱
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Ahhhhh thee awakenings
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Awakenings are so special … and sacred 💖
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Love the pictures, Val. I love this time of year.
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Me too! Thank you Michele 💐
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Spring! Such a promising time of year.
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Promise and hope for a new cycle ahead 💐Thanks Nancy❣️
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Val,
I hope you are receiving the renewal you are seeking.
Sending love your way,
Ali
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Thanks so much Ali 💐🙏💛
It was a wonderful nourishing experience.
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