Tag: Thanksgiving

An evening Train ride…

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On Friday evening, my daughter and I took an Amtrak train home from the Bay Area to Sacramento. It was her first time on the train, which brought back memories of the first time I took my 3 sons on a train ride over 20 years ago from Washington State to California.

As the train quickly moved along from city to city, I was able to watch the sun dip below the horizon, painting the sky with warm hues, I was filled with so much peace and gratitude as I engulfed myself completely into the serene and captivating experience.

I am so grateful.🩷

-denise marie

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

#nolongerheldcaptive

Road Trips…

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Wind Turbines

Yesterday we were on our way to see family in the Bay from Sacramento, old school music on the radio, blue skies and a smooth ride as many people were on the road heading to their destinations to enjoy their Thanksgiving day.

A wave of excitement came over me when I saw the Wind Turbines, because it means that we are almost there!

At times it’s hard to not live near family, but I am so grateful for a quick trip to the Bay or to Washington State.

Visiting family is a refuel to my soul!🩷

– denise marie

Admiring Art…can be nervous system regulating.

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Local Art

On Tuesday, I was running errands and for no reason that I could pinpoint, I started feeling a bit overwhelmed, instead of allowing the anxiety to heighten, I decided to shift my attention by “looking” for the beauty around me.

I began to notice artwork in the community, and realized that within the pleasurable experience of viewing art, lies the ability to evoke a sort of euphoric mood that calmed my nervousness. The Art literally seemed to communicate with me, using a language that captured the essence of the human experience, it allowed me to see the world through the lens of a different perspective.

I truly appreciate the gift of art🩷

– denise marie

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

#nolongerheldcaptive

Gratitude…

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Each day brings a promise of something new…

be present and hold space…for gratitude.

– denise marie

This is the day the Lord has made. let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24