Secrets (Haiku)

"If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees. "  ~ Kahlil Gibran         

pensive mood sets in

as life's tapestry unfolds

sssshhhh... don't tell a soul

with a heavy heart

secrets of the past are best

laid to rest... move on...

the dazed mind ponders

some things better left unsaid...

no room for regrets

think of it this way

what difference would it make?

 past can't be undone!

© Bing (PinkLady) 2010

This week's theme: Secrets

Sensational Haiku Wednesday is hosted by

Jenn of You know... that Blog?

Next week’s theme: Belong(-ing)

*Image courtesy of  Sugargrl14

Life's Magical Moments

The truly magical moments in life
are those special times that seem to happen
when we least expect them, but need them the most.
If you are willing to let positive things
randomly occur in your life,
unique situations will happen
precisely when the time is right.

Call it destiny... or fate...
or anything else you want to name it --
that's the magic I am talking about.
It's those "out of the blue" moments,
like falling helplessly in love
when you vowed never to again,
getting a second chance
when you've already had three,
or finding out someone cares about you
the way you care about them.

Life's magic is everywhere.
You just have to open your eyes a little wider
and take a closer look at the world around you.
Don't worry about where you have been.
Give your smile away to the people you meet
and watch your future unfold
filled with dreams of where you are going.


By: Deanna Beisser,
Author of "What Tomorrow Will Bring"

Think of what we have and NOT of what we don't have...

Have a Great Christmas!

Of Second Chances and Seizing The Moment

The moment I saw this wall sign, I knew I had to post it here. It caught my eye because it accurately describes what is going on in my life right now.

Not everyone gets a second chance. There are some who are lucky enough to get second chances in life but they either refuse to acknowledge it or fail to seize the special moment out of FEAR.

I chose to seize mine.

Like so many, I put my life on hold for so long out of fear of all the uncertainties. The "status quo" became my comfort zone and I refused to venture out of it. I avoided stirring up conflict that would "rock the boat", so to speak. I tried to please everyone to deserve my stay in what I considered a "smooth sailing" life.

But deep inside, I knew I was in the wrong place. My heart yearned for more. It craved for growth. It was hungry for change. It cried out to be finally attended to. So that's exactly what I did.

In July (that heart-wrenching difficult month), I declared that I am leaving my job of 13 years (effective September, that is). Together with that declaration, I severed my affiliation with anyone who could influence my personal decisions as far as "justice for James" is concerned. I declared that I would no longer be afraid of anything or anyone. When I finally met with the Senior Partner of our office last August, I told him that I've kept my silence for 4 years already and it's time for me to make my own decisions without worrying about the repercussion on people I work with. He understood what I meant. I then turned over my duties as Managing Partner and Office Manager, a position I held since 2003 in this 32-year-old prestigious office.

For people who are close to me, they know what other privileges I gave up and the ties I severed with that decision. Was it hard for me? Surprisingly, it came as a relief.

Careerwise, I am starting over again. Things happen for a reason and the new opportunity presented itself to me. I grabbed the chance. It just felt so right.

I can't believe it has been a year now since I started this blog. Also exactly a year ago, the SUN found its way into my life.

To my blog and to my Sun:

The Sun shone oh-so-brightly again in my life these past two weeks. I wish I can share that happiness with everyone. If only I can give a piece of my heart to each of you...

Blessings to all,