Category: nature

I found solace in rest…

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A visit to Chambers Creek in University Place, Washington

As I sat beneath the trees, near the river, and let the stillness hold me.
There was no agenda, no rushing, just the sound of water moving slow and steady, like grace, and the wind weaving through the leaves like a gentle invitation to come home.

Out here in nature, something in me softens. I don’t have to be strong, I don’t have to perform healing or pretend I’m not still learning how to breathe again. I can just be, fully present and fully loved.

The river reminds me that I, too, am allowed to flow, gently, honestly, without force. The trees remind me that it’s safe to be rooted again. Safe to rest. Safe to return.

God is here in the quiet, never demanding, only inviting. And in that sacred space, I remember, I am not lost, I am not broken. I am returning to Him, to myself and to wholeness that never truly left.

– denise marie

“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

    The beauty of being present…

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    Such beauty…captured in
    La Conner, Washington

    When I slow down and sit with God in the now, I begin to see the purpose in the pause. I learn to listen, to breathe, and to trust. The in-between is holy ground, and as much as it’s uncomfortable, I won’t rush it. God is here, and He’s still writing my story. 

    – denise marie 

    “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

    The heart of a seeker…

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    Lately, I’ve found myself slowing down. There’s something sacred about pausing long enough to feel Gods presence, to breathe in peace and to exhale gratitude, this sacred practice of being present, brings me joy. – denise marie

      “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

        The Power of Gratitude

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        My recent visit in Mount Vernon, Washington

        Gratitude doesn’t always change our circumstances, but it shifts our perspective. It reminds me that even in the middle of uncertainty, there is still beauty to be found. A breath. A sunrise. A kind word. The quiet presence of God.

        When I choose to give thanks, especially in the small, ordinary moments, I make room for peace. I stop focusing on what’s missing and start seeing what’s already here.

        Gratitude is not about ignoring the hard things. It’s about remembering that goodness still exists, even in the midst of them. And often, that’s where healing begins, in a heart that says, “Thank You, God, for today.” – denise marie 

        “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

        I am Loved, Whole and Free

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        I am learning that there comes a time in my healing when I realize that what I’ve been searching for has always been within myself. Not in approval, not in perfection, but in the steady, unshakable love that God has for me.

        When my identity has been shaped by pain, betrayal, or brokenness, I forget who I am. I wear a mask, I shrink and forget that I am deeply known, fully seen, and still completely loved.

        Today, my healing begins in returning to the One who calls me by my true name, Daughter, Beloved, Whole and Loved. I am letting that truth rewrite my identity, it is who I am. – denise marie

        “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

        Where my healing flows..

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        Today, I give myself permission to breathe. To go outside and to listen to the wind. Help me to calm my mind and to be still long enough to hear the heartbeat of my own soul. God I thank you for already being here, waiting for me, this is where my healing flows. – denise marie

        “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

        Surrounded by Gods presence…

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        Such beauty in La Conner, Washington

        There’s something sacred about standing near water, in those moments, the world slows down, and the noise within begins to settle. Here, I’m not defined by what I’ve lost or what lies ahead. I’m simply His beloved, grounded in grace and covered by love. – denise marie

        “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

        A sacred space to breathe again…

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        When life feels too heavy, I return to the place where my soul can breathe again. Where I can just be. And every time, God lets me know that He is with me, covering me with His love which is steady, faithful and constant.  – denise marie 

          “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

          Inhale Peace and Exhale What No Longer Serves You

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          Take a deep breath…inhale peace, the kind that quiets your soul and reminds you that you are held by something greater. Then exhale…releasing fear, tension, and the lies you’ve been told or believed about yourself. Let them go.

          This sacred exchange, breathing in peace and breathing out anything that doesn’t align with your truth, is a prayer in itself. It’s an invitation to reconnect with God, with clarity, and with the divine strength inside you.

          Today, be sure to make space for this quiet moment and let your breath lead you back to your truth. – denise marie

          “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

          My healing journey…

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          I’ve been battling some anxiety, and I’ve realized that walking outside and praying has given me some relief. I didn’t plan for it to become my refuge, but it has.

          One morning, when the heaviness felt unbearable, I put on my shoes and walked. I didn’t know where I was going only that I needed to move. I found a trail near my home, and as I stepped into that quiet space surrounded by trees and sky, my soul instinctively whispered a prayer. At first, it wasn’t anything profound, just a desperate, quiet “God, please help me.” And He met me there. Something sacred happens with each step, I feel like I’m leaving behind the pressure, the overthinking, the fear. My breath slows down, my thoughts soften and my prayers become less about begging for relief and more about being held.

          – denise marie

            “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36