The first picture attached is the abandoned building that we stumbled upon on our way to Duluth. When I saw it, I simultaneously heard my heart-song loud and clear. This I do not understand but is the reason I must go back.

The second and third pictures are from my flower garden. 1) hybrid moss roses, my flower pick of the year, and 2) pansies.

And i will close with a quote that was on today's pages of a beautiful book of mine, 'Awakenings: Asian Wisdom for Every Day'. In some deep place in me, the truth of this landed with a resounding thud.

'He who stands on tiptoe will quickly lose his balance.
He who takes too many steps will not last the distance.
He who wants to shine will shed no light.
He who wants to be valued will go unnoticed.' ~Lao-tzu