Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Wednesday Wishcasting,,,nurture



When my son was in kindergarten, the children made hearts out of clay for their mothers. I'm sure some of the moms put them in a box somewhere or even discarded them but for me, my son's heart is like the Hope Diamond. A finer gem could not be purchased for any amount of money. Every time I look at it, I am reminded of the simple and child-like qualities that are inside all of us. His heart also reminds me of the special joys of being a mother and the importance of nurturing our relationships with our kids. Ever since I've been home and out of work, I've been so hard on myself. I've been everything but nurturing. I'm trying to find all of my life's answers in one day. The harder I seek, the more elusive the answers become. But I've also noticed something else: every new day presents the chance to see the tiniest pieces of ourselves unearthed. We don't get the prize winning answer in one fell swoop; we get the tiny revelations. Many years ago, I participated in an Insight course. On the first night there, we were each handed a big clump of clay. Our task was to hold it in our hands and play with it for a while. Make shapes. Feel the soft material change and morph in to new directions. Finally, they asked us to dig in to the center of the clay. In the center of each persons clay was a gorgeous little crystal heart. Finding our truest passions is like sculpting that clay. The outside of ourselves changes many times over but our hearts are inside glistening and sparkling and just waiting to be excavated. So today, my wish and whole hearted intention is to

nurture my heart. I've experienced so many challenges over the years and through it all I have seen the tiny miracles and blessings manifest for me. There is still so much more to be revealed to me. I just need to keep nurturing myself much more and stop beating on myself. Little by little my true passions are becoming more visible. I am hearing the wisperings of my heart songs.

nurture my children. I want them to know and feel how strong, capable, loving and resilient they truly are.

nurture my marriage: I am so blessed beyond words for my husband. The world turned from shades of gray to vibrant, lush colors the day we found each other. I honor and support him for all he does and I am eternally grateful that he made us a partnership and a family.

Go OVER HERE to see what's cooking in my creative mind.

23 comments:

  1. oh Jane I can definitely relate to all your thoughts here. As you wish for yourself I whole heartedly and with love wish for you as well!

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  2. Jane, your wishes are so loving.
    As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!

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  3. That necklace is indeed more precious and more beautiful that the hope diamond. I see your son has inherited your talent :)

    May the whisperings of your heart guide you to great discoveries. May your bonds with your children and husband grow stronger and bring you more joy with every single moment!

    As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also! :)

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  4. As Jane wishes for herself, her Heart, her Children and her marriage so too do I wish for Jane, hoping that she knows even as she speaks these truths she sends nurturing love to them through acknowledgement.

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  5. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!
    Wonderful hon - may these come to you!!
    Namaste, Sarah

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  6. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!

    Beautiful. May you treasure your own heart as much as the heart made by your son. :)

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  7. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!

    I love your self portraits!

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  8. Jane, beautiful wishes, beautiful woman, and I too kept all the handmade things my sons gave me, so I hear you. As Jane wishes so gently and warmly for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  9. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her as well.

    Lovely wishes, as lovely as the heart you wear...

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  10. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also! May they all come true. xx

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  11. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  12. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!

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  13. That heart around your neck and reading what it brings to you brought a tear to me...

    Be kind to all things, but start your kindness with yourself. It flows from there.

    As dear Jane wishes so justly for herself, so I lovingly and with intention wish for her also.

    HUGS!

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  14. What wonderful heart-full wishes....I can certainly relate...

    As Jane wishes for herself, so do I, wish for her also....

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  15. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish or her.

    What beautiul wishes it is surely done

    love and blessings x

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  16. As jane wishes for herself I so wish for her as well.

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  17. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also :)

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  18. Jane, that which you wish for I wish for you also.

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  19. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!

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  20. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!

    Beautiful insight in the heart. Thank you for sharing.

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  21. Beautiful wishes!
    As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!

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  22. :)

    Why is it that when we hit a little bump in the road (like being out of work or whatever), we are so HARD on ourselves???? One of the big (BIG) things I'm trying to unlearn is to not take life so personally!

    What beautiful intentions, Jane. I think the same energy that makes you so creative is the same one that will be so nuturing...

    Namaste

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  23. I know this is late but sending you beautiful wishes that I know will come true for you


    peace and hugs

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