Heel ball toe,
Heel ball toe,
We walk
the sacred earth.
Toe ball heel,
Toe ball heel,
take each day
as it comes.
Life takes time
to learn and grow
so take it fast
or take it slow.
Speed bumps give us time
to stop and ponder,
tender moments shared.
Heel ball toe
Toe ball heel
in the end weโll know,
The journey makes it all worthwhile.
Time takes time my friend.
Step forward into what you want.
Step back from what you donโt.
Sidestep things that donโt matter.
Step up to those that do.
And when you spin in circles
step off the merry go round
and pause
and find your bearings.
Grateful
for another day.
Picture by Upslash Brian Mann @bmann
Have a beautiful Wednesday!
Stayed Blessed,
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Cindy
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This is simply profound๐
I’M HAPPY YOU Think so.
thanks so much!๐
Time takes time my friend.
This is such a cute and blessed Line.
You have such a lovely gait and walk with poetry.
so happy you think so11 Thaks so much!!๐๐
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When she comes
walking over
Like the morning
Sun is breaking
So fresh
and wonderful
mind-twister
I can’t wait to read where your thoughts and devotion takes you with
๐ธTime takes time my friend๐ธ
Such a beautiful whispering
You are most welcome ๐
Love this poem Cindy. Very good advice too.
Thanks you so much Sadje!!๐
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Taking little steps help! Amazing poem Cindy!โค
RIGHT! Bite sized chunks like they say for sure. Thanks dear Sheereen!
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Another amazing poem, dear Cindy. Powerful message . Love it.๐
awww thanks so much dearest Grace! Happy to hear your appreciation! ๐
Always a pleasure, my friend.๐
hugs and love for a great hump day! ๐๐๐ฅฐ
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Very inspirational and so true!
Thanks Dawn! Much appreciated always!! ๐
And a beautiful Wednesday to you as well Cindy. Thank you for your sage advice and inspiring poem all in one. Cheers
Same to you dear Suzette! You are so welcome and thanks for sharing your heart felt message which means the world to me! ๐
A pleasure. Shine like the stars.
Oh yes… indeed we do! ๐โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ
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This is an inspiring and powerful poem! Thank you for sharing, Cindy!
Great to see you… It’s been a while.. I’ll visit soon. Thanks so much and happy to hear it resonated! ๐
Aw, thank you! It’s been a while but I’m trying to get back into blogging now that I have more time on my hands!
You’re so welcome! I totally hear you. You have wonderful information that needs to be heard1 ๐๐
As usual, another inspirational poem; I love it!
So kind of you and thanks so much. That is so appreciated! ๐
You have the knack, my friend.
Oh Marsha… you know how to make me smile. ๐บ Thanks so much! ๐
Good advice, the journey is all we have.
Thanks Jan and ain’t it the truth! ๐ฅฐ๐
I like that, Cindy! ๐
Oh, I’m soooo glad Miriam, Thanks for letting me know my friend ๐ฅฐ๐
Nice rhythm for dancing, Cindy! ๐
It is.. tried to find a dance lesson with it Miriam but couldnโt find one
Wonderful poem, Cindy. But it reminded me that we’re all two stepping to nowhere: https://wp.me/p1yQyy-69c
LOVE this Tim! Just commented.
You won’t or will believe this… Ollie barfed in bed this morning.. I caught her this time and at least she barfed on the nightstand but then there are those other days like you say… ๐๐บ๐๐ธ๐น๐น๐น๐ป Thanks for being here and sharing that!
I know that ack ack ack sound in the is quite disturbing, especially in the wee hours. At least you got him to the nightstand.
It sure is!
“At least you got him to the nightstand.”
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Profound and fun loving poem, Cindy. Such a beautiful picture too. Awesome ๐๐๐๐
Thanks so much Kamal. I did love that picture as well! ๐๐
What a beautiful poem, Cindy…enjoy the moments โจโค๏ธ๐ซ
Thank you so much Navin! ๐ So happy you enjoyed it! ๐
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Happy Thursday night my friend! ๐๐
A very lovely poem, Cindy. A good reminder to enjoy the journey as we put one foot in front of the other. โค๏ธ๐๐ค
Thanks so much Scott! It really is and might I add 2 steps forward and 4 back… some days are like that. Thanks for stopping in.. I’ve missed you here! ๐
Thatโs so true ๐. I am trying to get back into my regular schedule.
Contracting is teaching me that again.. ๐ ๐ณ Breaks are good sometimes too. I’m trying to take one.. lol. ๐น๐ป
Thanks Cindy. I love the flip flopping of walking style. More stealthy with the toe ball heel. Is that you walking on the sand? Of course, that begs an old 1960s song. “Walking in the sand….” Keith
Oh I love it too! I often say this to clients so they have a steady gate or just focus on grounding in the earth to let tension float away.
Ohhhhhhh I so wish is was but I’m hoping to reinvent that picture of me in July doing just that. Oh I’ll go look that song up. Thanks a lot.
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I love this,, one step in front of the other โฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธ
Thanks so much Jan!!! Yep… even when we walk backwards! ๐น๐ป
How did I know you would.. and you’re doing it!! So am I!!! Thanks darling Jan! love you๐
What a wonderful poem of gratitude, Cindy! Grateful to have read this ๐ค๐โค๏ธ
Thanks so much Ingrid! So glad you enjoyed it. ๐๐ฅฐ๐
What a breathtaking poem, with a wise message. Brilliant!
Thank you so much! It’s all we can do truly! ๐
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A beautiful reflection, Cindy, in both words and photography. ๐๐
Thank so much Michele! ๐๐
You are most welcome, Cindy! A poem that starts with, “Heel ball toe” is sure to get my attention. It only got better from there! ๐
Haha Absolutely it would! I almost add a tap dance lol but couldn’t find one I liked. ๐๐๐ฅฐ you’re most kind. Thanks again! ๐
Rhythmically profound. Love it. Iโm toe-heel-toeing it through life ๐
Oh Thank you so much dear Dee! I’m so appreciative. Soooo am I for sure.. like Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire ๐๐๐น
Oh my gosh Cindy, what a great reminder to begin your awesome poem by describing “how” to walk. Now girl, I love it all, but especially this part:
Speed bumps give us time
to stop and ponder,
tender moments shared.
๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ Walking on the sand near the ocean symbolizes those speed bumps. You can’t walk too fast in sand. It makes you slow down and ruminate about the moment, whether you want to or not. Bravo my friend. ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ This is a FANtabulous poem. So reflective and reflecting! ๐ฅฐ๐๐๐๐ค๐ฆ๐๐ฅ
Aren’t’ you too sweet my friend.
So glad you liked those lines. I did like those as well.
Oh yes that’s so true about walking on the sand and I’m ready for a beach walk around now. It’s also great exercise since you recruit different muscles. I’m thrilled you liked it my dawwwwwlink. Thank you sooo much!! ๐๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ
Oh Dawwwlinkkkk, you are so very welcome my Mommy Nature of Poetry. Now, about recruiting those different muscles??? LOL ๐ฑ๐๐คฃ๐๐ Hugs and smooches! ๐๐๐
hahahahahaha have you tried running in sand. Oh yea we were supposed to be stolling.. ๐
Seriously though feet in the sand and grabbing it with your toes, helps with planters fasciitis and burns more calories. but whose counting when you eat an ice cream cone when walking.. hahaha๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐
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Such a beautiful word to my heart!
Thank you so much Deborah! ๐๐
Beautiful poem, Cindy. This is inspiring ๐
Thank you so much Maya1. ๐
It really all comes down to this, doesn’t it – we can take but one step at a time.
It really does VJ for sure for me… thanks a lot… it’s good to see you! ๐
You are welcome!
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So beautifully written, Cindy! And super profound. I appreciated every word of this lovely poem ๐
Thank you so much Simone. I’m so grateful for your kind words and support! ๐๐๐
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Yernasiaโฆ. Iโm gonna pretend I didnโt hear that! ๐ณ๐คทโโ๏ธ Just sayinโฆ ๐ฑ
๐ ‘Angry Birds’ ๐ฆ ๐ค ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ฆ ; awesome ๐๐พ ๐๐พ ๐๐พ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๐พ movie ๐ฌ SupaSoulSis, I AM just Being The Annoying Big Brother that needs a Kick in The Balls
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Yes!~!! you are and the good news is you know it. ๐ฑ๐๐๐ Now that we got that settled.. have a good night! I won’t report you to grandma at the moment becuz she would scold you worse than me.. ๐น
Yernasia…. I’m gonna pretend I didn’t hear that! ๐ณ๐คทโโ๏ธ Just sayin… ๐ฑ
๐ No worries ‘lil sis; ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ โค๏ธ ๐
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So inspiring auntie!
Just the way id like to start my dayโค
Oh I’m so happy my dear Akshita!!! ๐๐๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ Have a great day my sweet one!
Hi Cindy
This is a personal fav for me today because it has direct meaning – and empowers us to not passively let life happen to us
Step forward into what you want.
Step back from what you donโt
Also – the stanzas dance and step around
Not sure how you did that ?
Oh thanks my dear friend Yvette.
I’m truly glad they had meaning for you as well as me ๐ .
That is exactly right. Confrontations are not always easy but vital for our well being.
Glad you like that stanza!!
Can I tell you a secret?
You know me well!
That’s how I roll or it rolls out.
xo ๐๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ
Yes – that’s how you roll!
๐and you too
What a Beautiful Poem Dear Cindy
It’s True It’s How We Embody Our
Soul How We MoVE iN Dance of
Life How
We Sing
In Words
of Soul Now
That Enrich
Us So Much
From Head to Toe And More
Hehe As i Travel the Beach
in A Spiraling Flow With Athletic
Shoes in Deep Sugar White Sands
of the Emerald Gulf Coast Beaches
All that’s Left Behind Is A Mirror of the
Waves i Create As Additional Shores
i Travel
in Life
With
Gull
Wings
On Terrestrial Earth..:)
you travel well my friend and your words floated over to me like a prayer. Thank you Fred! ๐๐
Thanks Dear
Cindy only
Resonating
Your Flow
Dear
FRiEnD
WitH SMilesโบ๏ธ๐โค๏ธ
You’re so welcome dear Fred! ๐
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Dear
Cindy
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Thank you so much Deeksha!!
soooo glad you liked it.. ๐๐๐๐๐๐
this is such a fun and very inspiring poem Cindy… yes, to another day.
Thank you so much to you Mich! Cheers to that!! ๐๐
Such a fun, beautiful and deep poem
Thank you so much Jude!I. I appreciate you kind words so much ๐๐
A lovely poem, speaking to me of being gente and kind with ourselves. Itโs so important, and youโve expressed it beautifully, Cindy. Itโs lovely. โค๏ธ
I’m happy it spoke to you Jeff. That’s the only way really. Well I am such a task master of myself and i’m glad to know I’m not alone.
Thank you always for being here. xo ๐
So uppity this one. Love it. XoXo
Thanks tons. Ha yes Siri ha it was supposed to be yes sire ๐
Yes, it takes practice and skill to walk with intention, especially those sidesteps! ๐๐
Yes it does Tricia!
You know the walk well!๐๐
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To read such a positive word after a very negative day is truly refreshing and inspiring, thank you for sharing with us this lovely words dearest Cindy. โค๏ธ
Oh I’m sooo happy that is was inspiring and helped after a negative day Daph!!!! I’m truly happy to hear this and sending you a very big hug. Thanks you so much. Happy you enjoyed it. xo ๐๐๐ฅฐ
It truly was a much needed ray of sunshine for me, you’re most welcome my dearest friend. Hugs to you as well. ๐ค๐ฅฐโฃ๏ธ๐โค๏ธ
Gourgous piece hon. Bravo.
xoxo
Thanks so much Dearest Gabriela! Happy you liked it! Have a great night๐๐น๐
I love it hon. You have a great night too.
xoxo
You’re the best.. I will as well ๐ณ๐ฑ๐น busy bees.. ๐น๐น
You are the best ๐น๐ธ๐บ๐น๐ธ๐บโค๏ธ
Awww thanks darlingest! We could arm wrestle over that.. ๐๐ช๐ป๐ฆพ I might win but you would kill me in poetic prose ๐๐๐น
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I loved this Cindy! I love to see you writing more poetry and getting it published too!!
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Thanks so much Chuck!!! I so much appreciate your kind visit and support always, How are you? I have loved reading your work too and happy Goff is sharing it too! ๐๐๐
Wow! Great lines, so soothing and inspiring! I fully resonate with you, Cindy! The line…The journey makes it all worthwhile..stood out for me. Truly enjoyed it ๐๐๐
Oh Thanks so much KK. So glad you liked this one and that line in particular. I’m honored by your visit! ๐๐๐ฅฐ
You’re welcome, always ๐๐๐
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Cindy, lovely poem and a wise admonition! <3 Life is like an obstacle course! Have a great day!
Thank you so much Cheryl. So glad you enjoyed it.. That is a good analogy dear friend! ๐๐
I’m always grateful for another day, Cindy. Good advice! The older I get, the more grateful I am. Grin.
Oh I so agree Curt. The was I see it, is if we get up.. it’s a good day,, of course I groan more than usual.. ๐ Thanks a lot.. ! ๐
HI Cindy,
Such a great poem and wonderful advice! Got to take that first step, and then one step at a time enjoying the journey!
Blessings!
Thanks so much Ana Star. Happy you like it. Yes, and then it’s at least doable and a little fun1 ๐
So lovely and optimistic ๐
Thank you so much ๐๐ Glad you found it to be so! ๐
You’re welcome dear ๐๐
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Really beautiful.
Thank you so much Nico. ๐
Blessings.
And to you!! ๐๐๐
Time is definitely spinning Cindy … my feet haven’t even touched the ground from my evening outing, and here I am ready to go on-line to America at 9.00am for the CHW Sprint Session … I’m in need of the beach and some soft sand ..๐๐๐
It sure is Ivor. Oh how did it go? I sure it was awesome!!! life if rolling fast and I too am ready for the beach!!! ๐๐๐๐ฅฐ
A great evening out โฆ I happen to meet 3 Geelong Writers friends at the Community Fuel event, and they followed me to the โlowercaseโ poetry recital to hear me read my poems โฆ haha I had my own entourage โฆ it made for very enjoyable night .. but I am so so tired today ๐๐๐ค๐ค
oh this is awesome. I love it. i think I heard it will be televised tonight so ai have my station tuned in ๐๐๐ฑ๐๐๐๐ Sleep well my friend! ๐
Haha .. I didnโt see any Cameras ๐ฅ