Thank You For the Connections
From my heart to yours, we are one
First, fill your heart with an abundance of love. Then let the light of your love enlighten the whole world. ― Debasish Mridha
Today I feel that my heart is bursting with joy; it is overflowing with love from all of you. Every morning as I write, the connections appear. The world speeds up, and we are coming closer together. The energy and abundance of love come through each other’s words. I have cried tears of joy while reading a poem or felt a sense of friendship reading a story. Our writing connects us as a community, and I sense the love across the miles. On my 100-day journey of abundance, I have found that it is our stories that connect us, strengthen us, and create an overflow of love.
I want to share a few of my favorite recent pieces from my dear friends here on Medium. Friends who feel like sisters to me. I don’t have a sister, but now I have many! Tomorrow I will dedicate a piece to my newfound brothers here as well. One day I imagine we will gather, sharing cups of tea in a beautiful rose garden, laughing, smiling, and giving each other big hugs.
My dear friend Melissa Bee is someone who I had an instant connection with. She exudes love and light from the page. She writes soulful poetry and amazing stories too. It lit up my whole morning seeing this heartfelt poem and artwork from her this morning. Thank you, Melissa, for your friendship! You are a soul sister!
My sweet friend Amy Marley is someone whose whole heart is put into everything that she writes. I feel her amazing energy every time I read her writing. It gives me a boost and a smile, a feeling of unconditional love. I loved this piece by Amy, poems about water. Thank you, Amy, for being an amazing friend across the miles!
My lovely friend Charlotte Zobeir Ali always brings a smile to my face with her motivating Monday poems and fascinating articles about people, history and art. I always learn something new from her and it delights my spirit. She is someone who loves to learn and loves to share. Thank you, Charlotte for being a lovely friend! I love this piece about King Tut.
My dear friend Gurpreet Dhariwal and I have been connected here since March, and I love to hear her stories that come straight from her heart. I feel as though I have known her for such a long time, and I feel an amazing soul connection to her stories. She always shares all of herself with everything she writes. I love this piece on her Diwali celebration this year, a special one indeed. Thank you, Gurpreet for being such a beautiful friend!
With each piece she writes, I am getting to know the lovely Lanu Pitan. She is so very wise! I love how she shares her knowledge of nutrition and her spiritual side in her poetry. She is multi-talented and so very kind. She is so supportive of all of her fellow writers, spending lots of time reading and responding. I love this beautiful poem she wrote on spiritual love. Thank you Lanu for being so supportive and always has a kind heart!
My friend Aurora Eliam, CMP is light-worker sister to me. I felt an instant connection with her when I first started writing for Illumination many months ago. She writes with a love for humanity that really shines through. I feel that if we met in person, we would be chatting for hours. I love this piece on Lao Tzu that really touched my heart. Thank you, Aurora for your amazing friendship!
My sweet friend Michele Thill is also someone I’ve gotten to know since the early days of Illumination. Her writing is always focused on love. That is what I truly appreciate about her. She is always looking for the light, for the positivity in everyone and every situation. I love this piece about being thankful for all that we have right now. Thank you, Michele, for your friendship and for always walking a beautiful path of light.
Selma is an amazing soul sister. I love how she always wishes everyone miracles! She is someone who is deeply connected to the spirit of the Earth and everything around her. It shows in her writing and poetry. Every time I read her words I feel transported to a magical place, a place of miracles. I love this poem she wrote about the fall season. Thank you, Selma, for your support and friendship. You are truly a treasure!
Tree Langdon is such a talented writer and is so wonderful at sharing her skills and knowledge with us all. She is a leader, writer and editor with so much heart! I love her connection with people and nature, and that shines through her work. I loved this poem about being curious, it evoked deep emotions within me. Thank you Tree for being a support and a friend, I appreciate you!
Jenine Bsharah Baines is an amazing spirit-sister! I feel a deep connection with her, and every time she writes her poems, I am taken to another world. Her way with words is nothing short of magical! I love to hear of her gardening adventures and her love of everything in life. One day we will meet and have so much fun talking all day! I love this lovely piece about dreams. It made me so curious! Thank you, Jenine, for your friendship and for your amazing comments!
Sherry S is a writer I have recently discovered. She often writes about marketing, a topic I find so fascinating! I love her sense of being in this poem, her heart really shows here. I had an instant connection to her words. Thank you, Sherry, for being on this path along with me, I appreciate you so very much!
Annelise Lords is an amazing storyteller! She tells stories with a purpose. I have known her for quite some time from Illumination, and I love her sense of love and positivity. She always shares an important life lesson through an engaging story. This recent story really spoke to my heart. Thank you, Annelise, for your friendship, lovely supportive comments and for being so joyful!
Annick Batamuliza is an amazing friend that I met in the early days of Illumination. We have shared lots of lovely comments, back and forth. We have found that we have so much in common, even though she is so far away in Norway. I love the soul of all of her writing, she shines through with true wisdom for all. Thank you, Annick for walking this beautiful path with me!
Rebecca Romanelli is a soul sister that I have recently connected more with. We seem to resonate so much with one another. It is a beautiful thing! I admire how she embraces her whole self with so much love, it gives us all an example of how to live with true freedom! I love this piece she wrote about being weird, we all have amazingly different things about ourselves, and she encourages us to let that come out into the light! Thank you, Rebecca, for your kindness and the light and love you put into your work!
Neha Sandhir S is a soulful poet and writer that I love! She always puts so much passion into everything she writes. Every time I read her words I feel light, airy and peaceful. Her love for life jumps out at you and makes you feel joy! I love this piece about celebrating life. Thank you, Neha for your kindness and encouragement!
Agnes Louis is such a sweet soul! I have recently found her and her writing, and I am in love with each and every piece! She is someone that truly shares all that she has. I admire her giving spirit and you can truly feel her heart in her words. I love this piece she wrote about Amma, the hugging saint. It touched my heart. Thank you, Agnes Louis, for your friendship and support!
Cocoa Griot is a beautiful writer that I have recently met. I look forward to learning more about her by reading more of her beautiful work. She is always shining bright, commenting on and supporting other writer’s work. I love this amazing piece that she wrote about her husband who passed away so many years ago. It grabbed my heart and made me feel the immense love that she feels. Thank you, Cocoa for being here to support all of us, and for telling your story!
Noma Dek is a lovely writer who I met in the early days of Illumination this year. She writes such uplifting, positive pieces with lessons for us all. I appreciate that she always looks on the bright side as she shares the lessons she has learned in life. Thank you Noma for your friendship and all of your support!
Desiree Driesenaar is a beautiful sister, a friend of Gaia, our Mother Earth. She shares her heart for the planet in all of her work, and I love how she always shares how we can contribute to the cause. I love this joyful piece she wrote about how as women, it is important for us to feel happy each day. Thank you, Desiree, for sharing your love for this Earth we all call home.
Thank you, dear sisters, fellow writers! I love and appreciate each and every one of you! You are all amazing and beautiful friends.
My prayer and intention for each and every one of you is that you keep putting joy out into the world. We need your light to keep illuminating the path for all of us. Thank you for being here. You are doing important and amazing work.
Day #29: How can you keep putting joy into the world?
I am tagging some amazing fellow writers on this journey. They joined me on my 100-day spiritual journey and it is an honor to have them here on this journey. I ask that you read their beautiful work here on Medium. Thank you for your generosity! Bob Jasper, Charlotte Zobeir Ali, Rasheed Hooda, Jenine Bsharah Baines, Amy Marley, Gurpreet Dhariwal, Aurora Eliam, CMP, Chowa Sekai, Michele Thill, Terry Mansfield, Tony Young, Jr., Dr John Rose, Vishnu*s Virtues, Noma Dek, Neha Sandhir S, Isha Tewari Srivastava, Art Bram, Joe Luca, Tree Langdon, Sherry S, Melissa Bee, Annelise Lords, Suntonu Bhadra, Henery X, Lanu Pitan, Selma, Annick Batamuliza, Taha Abbas, and many more! Thank you Illumination, Genius in a Bottle, Paper Poetry, and Medium Family!
Trista Signe Ainsworth is a Professional Organizer at Joyful Minimalism. She guides clients on a personal growth journey through their homes.
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