Tag: Deep thoughts

Following through in regard to our comment from our post we made on 10/13/2025. Sorry it took so long! Best wishes everyone!

So, I know it’s been a while since our last post, but here we are again, with another in some deep thoughts. So, for anyone who’s unfamiliar with this section, it’s not always going to make sense. Simply a writing of some deep thoughts we ponder here in our forest. Feel free to ponder with us or simply read into the depths. Now, without further ado, here we go!

Say, what is life and where might it lead? When not just one path awaits us, how might we grow? In a seemingly endless maze with infinite possibilities, what might we become? Say, what does any of this even mean?! I think no one truly knows a full answer, and even if they did, it’s likely one of many. After all, many truths exist and overlap even if seemingly different. Sometimes it’s simply a matter of perspective. Still, we ponder, what is life? Where are we, and what are we becoming? Who are we, and who have we been? Who are we becoming? Sometimes one becomes aware that ‘where’, like many other words can have many hidden meanings. “Where am I?” for example can be asked in a multitude of ways in the further questions of:

“Am I in a…” : “Am I in forest?”, “…a cave?” “Am I a house?, “…the garden?”, “Am I in a place of peace?”, “…a place of care?”, “am I in a centered space?”, “…a space that’s out of alignment?”, “Am I in a place I can heal?”, “…a place I can grow?”, “Am I in a place where I can find true friends?”, “…a place I feel at home?”, etc.

Then there’s becoming, and who we are. Change happens. 7 years ago things were likely quite different for many than they are now. The moments leading up to today have shaped us. What choices did we make? How did we respond to our changes? Did we experience hardships? Successes? Wait, what even is ‘success’? That’s a word with slightly different meanings depending on who you ask after all. Though maybe it’s just describing something that makes an individual feel accomplished and fullfilled. Hmm, no wonder it can change depending on who you ask. That’s kind of personal in many regards after all.

Oops, tangent…

Well, ahem, back on topic… Who we are is something that is constantly changing, or maybe ‘evolving’ is a better word, at least ideally. Our choices and actions can have great impacts on how we change. These can greatly impact one’s direction…

Say, what’s the beginning? What’s the end? I’ve heard the beginning is the end of one thing, and that the end is the beginning of another. Does that mean they’re connected? Say, if something is to begin, then what’s to end? If something is to end what’s to begin? Wait, which came first? Wait…when did ‘first’ or ‘last’ even emerge as a concept…hmmm.

Say, what is life? I, like many, live it without knowing a clear answer. Maybe seeking it is part of the journey. Still, I think in many ways it’s a gift. It’s an opportunity. It’s a journey, an adventure. It’s something of feeling, many feelings. Though, I think at the end of the day, it’s what we make it.

What might my life become? What do I want to make it as? Where shall my choices lead me? If one throws me in a loop or bump, how will I handle it? Will I turn it around? Can I reach my dreams?

I choose to believe I can.

Still, if the path is long, that surely is hard work. Will I persist? I choose to believe it’s worth it. I won’t give up. That’s a choice too…hmmm…choices.

Navigating life’s labyrinth is overwhelming and confusing at times; still, ponder as I might, I will keep trying. Surely, I will continue to grow and find myself. Surely, I’ll see more into many of these ponderings. Maybe. Regardless, I want to live a life I can look back on with a warm soft smile. I want to be true to myself, even if it means re-learning ‘who’ I am, and changing or evolving along the way. If life’s an adventure, then I’m in for the ride. I’ll feel as I will, and shine on as I am. Let’s go!

Walking through the mist, a brisk breeze passes through the canyon of our heart. We feel we’ve been walking for years, yet really, we stopped counting the days long ago. Sometimes the wind strengthens to a storm. The sands blow abrasively, and sparks fly. We’re terrified, the clouds now darkened seem to envelope us. What’s going on?! Where are we?! Why are we still here?! How much longer must we be stuck in this mist? We’re tired. Still, we know we must keep walking. We must keep pushing through. Yes, the winds are cold. Yes, the sparks are hot. Yup, they’ve caught fire too. Still, onward we go. Even nearly blinded here, we keep walking. Suddenly we feel something strike us. It emerges like a flash of lightning, and next thing we knew it was pouring. The rain fell relentlessly. Our canyon was flooding. We climbed into a cave and cried. We sobbed even. When was the last time we let these tears flow? Even when we wanted to, it never happened, yet here we are, amidst the pouring rain. Hidden in our cave we let our tears pour down until our eyes were dry like the once parched land. We felt weak and vulnerable. We dared not leave our cave. How could we? We let all those feelings escape. Surely, we’d never leave the mist now. Then, suddenly we felt something warm. It was like a gentle sunlight. Its warmth seeped in, as if beckoning us to emerge. We lifted our chin and peered over. Amidst the now thinned mist, was an outstretched hand. Rays of sunlight danced around it. Its surface glistened as if flecked in gold. We were scared; was it really okay to reach back? After everything that happened, was it truly okay? The hand reached further, with it, the sunlight grew brighter. We stood up, and then peered over. We’d been hurt by hands so many times it was unclear if this one would too. Still, we yearned to try again. The rain was still falling softly, as we carefully exited our cave. Its water gently caressed us and washed away the dust. We looked around and saw many new plants emerging from the ground. The parched land had taken in the floodwater and found new life. As we carefully treaded this seemingly new land, we felt something new. A glimmer of sorts. We were ready to try again. Still, was that hand there? Had it waited for us? We took quite a while. Hesitantly we looked up from our mist. To our dismay, it was still there. Suddenly, the glimmer sparked. Once more we cried, but this time, a smile glowed across our face. We felt so relieved, and a sense of hope once more. Carefully we began to reach our own hand outward. We paused a moment, but then reached further until we grasped it. It was warm and filled with such heartfelt care. We felt safe and accepted. We knew it was going to be okay. Then something amazing happened.

As the warmth enveloped us, the sunlight grew brighter. It expanded, growing brighter still until it surrounded us. A great warm breeze then passed through, as a rainbow radiated hope across the sky. Its vibrant colors healed my hurting heart alongside the warmth. The mist cleared, revealing a new land. This land was abundant in life, and vibrant greenery surrounded us. A multitude of flowers bloomed beautifully. Theirs uplifting fragrance filled the air. Our favorite roses were just footsteps away. In the distance, clear water flowed across the lush mountain. The air was crisp and pure. We laughed a bit and couldn’t help but dance. The birds then appeared, just as the leaves joined in our dance with the wind. Their song was so splendid we just had to sing along. It was everything we’d dreamed of. We finally made it out of the mist! As we looked over, we knew we weren’t alone. The warmth that had lifted us up surrounded us lovingly. Now we walk onward. Our fear may cloud us again, but we know the warmth will always find us. Then, stronger we’ll emerge as we ignite the vibrant life all around.

To those whom may get stuck in their own clouds, we stand with you. We know how much it can hurt. how hard it can be to keep walking. Still, we also know of the warmth and light that’s always there waiting for each of us. If you need to cry, be brave and let it flow. If you need some space that’s okay. If you want someone who can see you as you are, keep onward, and eventually you will be found. Keep the hope, for that warm light is always there waiting for us all. Find the courage to take the steps, and then, be brave and bloom. We believe in you!!! Much love to all!!!

02/21/2023

Change. A topic both terrifying and exciting at the same time. A topic full of both heaviness and lightheartedness. The irony can seem intense, yet it is also a door of possibilities. Where will it pull us? What if it’s different from our expectations? What if we make a wrong turn? Now, if we’re truly drawn somewhere surely there’s a reason. We may not understand right away, but that doesn’t necessarily make it “wrong”. Though, what is “wrong”? What is “right”? Although we too, are still learning, here in the forest, we feel sometimes one’s perspective can have a big impact there. Change, although something many of us need in one form or another, is not necessarily comfortable. Those unexpected twists and turns can really throw us in a loop sometimes. If we’re going to be thrown off our expected path, why change? What if we get lost? What if we run into a cliff? How do we get through it? What if we fall? Falling is frightening! We can’t see the bottom! Where are we going! What if it hurts! We don’t like pain! Now what?! Deep breaths, take some deep breaths. Before we get too caught up in the fall here, let us inquire this: What happens if we stay the same? Sure, it’s familiar, but can we really laugh from our truest of hearts? Can we fully accept the state of our lives? What about our surroundings? Ourselves? We don’t know about you all, but here in the forest we’ve been walking in circles for too long. We lived as our incomplete selves for most of our lives. We did it so long we hardly know fully who we truly are. It hurts! Still, we’ve done it long enough, surely we can still bear with it, right? No! It hurts! We don’t want to live like this anymore! We’re tired. Still, change is scary. We don’t know anything on this new path. If we find the half of ourselves that had been sealed away, we don’t know them either. They’re us too yet, they feel so distant. Can we really let them out after all these years? Is it okay to become “complete”? We may be timid, but we also know it’s time to walk onward. One step at a time, it’ll be okay! It’s time to expand our forest, and make room for our new growth. If we’re tired of how things are, then surely staying the same won’t help us. Even if we make “mistakes” we can learn from them. Even if it hurts, we can overcome it. Even if things don’t follow our expected path, we can grow from our journey. A journey. Isn’t that what life is? Still, what happens when we reach our destination? Simple, a new journey begins. Until we take the leap our heart yearns for, we won’t know where it leads. Instead of asking things like: “What if something goes wrong?” or “What if it we get lost?”, instead ask this: What if we find all we dreamt of? What if we can overcome our pains? What if we can sing our truths? What if it inspires good? What if we keep trying? What if we find a new possibility? What if it’s beautiful? Here in the forest we’ve experienced both dark, light and everything in-between. We’ve walked loops, climbed mountains, crossed rivers, and so much more. Now, we prepare for a new venture. The winds are calling us. It’s time to take the leap. Here we go!!!

To all who joined us here as we begin this venture, we applaud you. It may not be easy taking such leaps, alas, here we are! Much like you took the time to walk alongside us, we too, shall stand by you. No matter what story you may be living, no matter the storm you may be facing, know this: We stand with you. Although our paths may split in one way or another, in heart we’re connected. Much love to all, and may we all find our truths throughout! Like a pure moon glistening across the forest meadow, may all find peace, unconditional love, and hope abundant! We believe in you!!!