With all that is going on around us, sometimes it is difficult to see the Light in the future.
Quite by chance, I found the original copy of an essay I wrote at the Santa Barbara Writer's Conference years ago. Actually, I was stunned when I saw the dated piece, realizing it was written over 20 years ago. My life has had many painful twists and wonderful turns in those years.
What I remember about this writing was that it came from deep within my soul. Someone had asked me, "So, what is perfect life?" I wrote. In the writing, I see dreams now realized and a glimpse inside at who I was then and who I have become. With deep gratitude, I sit looking out at the sea in a modest little place with peace all around me----now ready to share with you from another time and place.
Interestingly, I've learned that the struggles of life continue --- we weave in and out of them --- each one helping us see our own "rising up" from within. I also recognize that my hope of twenty years ago was to land somewhere. Now, I am grateful to experience and make my way through the new passages vs. the destination I dreamed about---always growing; changing us. The difference is finding the courage to go through them with eyes wide open, knowing a new passage will lead you to another place of renewal.
Perfect Life
by Debbe Kennedy
1985
It's beginnings are clear in the symbol of my ribbons and in the dream of a beach house. There is peace, within me and all that surrounds me.
The dimensions of my life and my dreams have the perpetual newness of spring. First a blossoming...then in beauty of it finest hour, a new bud forms to awaken my world with a new color not yet seen before, once again delighting the day with the promise of more to come--- more to learn---more to accomplish---more to give to those who touch my life---more to become myself.
The truth is I'm not searching to find the essence of all I've described. I have been working to pattern my life in this fashion for a long time. ...And when darkness came to me, my vision's brightness gave me hope and I moved on to find tomorrow.
What are your thoughts on perfect life?
Warm wishes...
Debbe
Debbe Kennedy
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