The Voice in the Here.
Right now… in this here and now…
I am very aware of the voices….
some singing quietly to themselves as they go about their chores
some busying themselves with learning…”slugs have 4 noses?”
some wondering where Dad will be going today… you can imagine who that is.
a chirpy happy little three year old, “Momma it’s rainin rainin rainin”
and right beyond my studio window, right beyond the drip~drip~drop~little~April~showers is a chorus of mourning doves cooing to each other from the cyprus branches.
Everyone knows their morning rhythm… no direction needed from me…my voice rests quietly.
I can feel that *ping* the one I wait for… a Voice which changes me… molds me.
With paper and pencil He reminds me of dozens of “voice” references I have been given recently…
It’s funny when I began asking for a “new voice” (maybe 2years ago) I just wanted to sing better…like I once did, but new.
He had bigger plans… I see now this “new voice” will be much greater and more expansive than I ever thought.
All of this…just now… and just here.
~Take five minutes… maybe just 5 seconds…stop and listen. Is there a theme? What are you hearing from something greater than your own understanding?~
sharing with Jennifer at StudioJRU, PPF and 5MinFri.
A Seed Inspired 
Wow…I loved your writing, but the little sentence at the end gave me goosebumps. Is there a theme? What am I hearing? I am learning to listen and connect the dots, but you are right, whether it is 5 minutes or 5 seconds, I’ve got to stop and listen to be able to see the greater themes. Thank you for this encouragement! God bless you!
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Awesome!
I hope the theme is HE is talking all the time…taking time just for you.
T
i am not sure about a theme… but i know at least part of it is to listen. ahh… yes. that’s been the word from Him i’ve been hearing! and thank God. i can be a better listener if i will listen to him first. loved your post.
so true… that is most definitely the first step… after that “hearing” and then understanding.
Blessings to you
T
Your writing is so poetic and your words so inspiring. Thank you for sharing
what a wonderful thing to say.
Thank you.
T
This is great. Just stopping and listening.
perfect.
T
lovely post ~ ‘listen’ ~ thank for reminding me ~ love the blue bird illustration ~ divine ^_^
Oh thank you for compliment about the bird painting… just something which landed on the page.
T
Fabulous post.
thank you so much.
T
I love your post but also the bird painting.
well thank you for the double compliment.
T
Great post and am loving your pretty bird. Happy PPF, Annette x
http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/
why thanks annette,
T
Inspiring post, love your bird, I am going to take a leaf out of your book and stop and listen too. thank you.
well that is perfect.
🙂
T
Your bird is amazing. Glad you are listening to your new voice. Happy PPF xox
you and me both.
T
Fabulous Post… I really enjoy the way you write… and your art always reflects your words so perfectly… I miss hearing 3 yr old voices singing and chattering around the house… very different world with a 16 year old in the house… still wonderful but I loved that chattery stage and the brightness of a young soul in the house… you captured it perfectly xx
thanks Tracey,
yes we treasure her chatty chipperness a ton!
T
Awesome. What a pretty picture of your “here”. Thank you for sharing it with us today.
thank you for taking the time to sit with me.
T
What a beautiful little bird. I love the different blues, so calming.
thanks… i have been tinkering around with different blue birds lately… or perhaps one color family birds… and I gave this one a voice.
T
“He had bigger plans… I see now this “new voice” will be much greater and more expansive than I ever thought.” isn’t that just how He works?! awesome. awesome. xo
Adorable little birdy very pretty color!
Hugs Giggles
Gorgeous post..wonderfully inspiring words…your bird is so very beautiful and soulful..love the colors too!Thanks for sharing such a magical post!
Happy PPF
Victoria
Beautiful words and beautiful birds! 🙂
It is so good to come places like yours where I get aware of the things that are right there and that make up our lives
Happy belated PPF!
Ilona