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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Where Do You Wish To Make A Fresh Start?

This is the wish casting question of the week from one of my favorite places, Jamie Ridler Studios. It is one that could be answered in so many ways..I would love a fresh start with so many things...my health...diet and more exercise is always an ongoing wish. I would've said my business, but, I am already on the road to making that wish come true. So, after looking through some of my pictures, this one stood out to me. I took it from my back door from the house we just moved into a year ago. I lived in Maine for the past 13 years and always dreamed of living in the country, surrounded by nature. Our property in Maine was my wish come true and I lived in what I named, "Wildberry Cottage", surrounded by wild blueberries and 7 acres of Balsam Fir trees. It was my sanctuary and I thought I would live there forever. But, life had other plans. I became a grandmother...to one precious little girl in Virginia Beach and then to another gift from God in Connecticut. I just could not be apart from these little lights and my sanctuary began to feel like a prison that kept me from them. So, we made a decision to move to Ct. and in a matter of months, we were here. We were blessed to find a house in a beautiful neighborhood, surrounded by wonderful people. I lived a very secluded life in Maine..here, I am more challenged to get out there. I have joined the neighborhood book chat and it is wonderful..especially the women who I am getting to know. I really wish to make a new start here and go for it. It is not as easy as I thought it would be. I struggle with missing Maine, being a recluse and having the courage to make new friends. Maine was safe...it was easy to hide in my life. My home here is open to the world on all sides. It takes me out of my comfort zone to be so exposed and yet, I know it is a good thing. I am not meant to hide...not anymore. Sometimes, the things we settle into as comfortable are not what is really good for us. So, my wish is to make a new start here. To embrace every change and be fearless in creating this new life of mine. To see the rainbow in this picture, and it was a double one, by the way, is a reminder that I am where I need to be and my wish is being blessed by the heavens above. Not a bad place to be at all.....

17 comments:

  1. it's a beautiful wish. sending you strength as you merge into your new life. (i knew firsthand it's not always easy. and i know deeply the desire to hide in one's own life.) as you wish for yourself, i wish for you also.

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  2. I really enjoy reading your posts. They are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you well in your new life.

    Seanora

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  3. Great post and what excellent advice :)

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  4. What a breathtaking view Bertie! Here's to letting go of comfortable & creating your INCREDIBLE new life! ♥Tee

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  5. "Sometimes, the things we settle into as comfortable are not what is really good for us." Oh so true!

    As Bertie wishes for herself, so I wish for her as well.

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  6. Making a new start is always difficult in the beginning and so rewarding. Look at your courage to take the step and not shy away from the challenge, the easy way out. I'd love to have a group for a book chat, sounds great. My best wishes are with you for your ongoing courage!

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  7. What a beautiful way to make a fresh start!
    As Bertie wishes for herself, I wish for her as well!

    --Jo Anna

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  8. Oh Bertie! Thanks for stopping by my blog and wishing with me! I recognized right away that you are a Fellow Flyer! I just commented a few days ago on Flyer FB about your new blog and Queen B Artistry. Is that synchronicity that we'd stumble upon each other again for Wishcasting? I'm going to sign on as one of your followers. Thanks for much for your kind words. It is so nice to know that I'm not alone, and the fact that you are taking steps ahead of me is giving me inspiration to keep on going...that it's not too much, that I can go in any direction I choose. Here's to whimsy and new paths! As Bertie wishes for herself, I wish for myself also! Aloha! Shari

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  9. This is a wonderful and powerful wish, to step our of out comfort zone, WOW that is BIG. I wish you love and happiness in your new home.
    As B wishes for herself so I wish for her also.
    May we both move forward in anticipation and nto fear.. (thank you for your words on my wish)

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  10. Making new friends does take courage but you can do. Take little steps. as you wish for yourself, I wish for you, too.

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  11. As Bertie wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  12. What a beautiful post and photograph. I can so relate to your experience- I have been here ten years (I moved here because of family) and I'm just now finding my place in this community (I'm VERY shy and very much an introvert) but I still wonder if I didn't leave part of me behind in Georgia. Recently my husband interviewed for a job in Seattle, and we would have to relocate for that, and I was surprised at how CRUSHED I became at the thought of leaving this place I'm still unsure of.

    I'm so happy to hear you are finding your wings. Maybe we can support each other on this journey :)

    As you wish for yourself, I wish for you also. 1000x over!

    I LOVE your blog, so glad I found it!

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  13. Hey girl, you're doing great! I love the pop of color with the Blue at the top of the Blog and LOVE seeing your work up there. I think you are on the brink of a very exciting life chapter....I totally understand because I live away from the city and all my time is alone time and I love it. I go out if I want company with a friend or just to Barnes & Noble. We are always changing ;-) hugs.

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  14. Thanks for sharing a piece of your journey. I love that you are bravely going where you heart is pulling. Fearless, isn't always easy...but it will be worth it!

    I can't wait to read what you post next! Take care, I hope you explore more in CT.

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  15. Dearest sweet Berti, your are my inspiration. I love this post and the story you share here with us. It is a beautiful wish and a huge step! Your cottage sounds beautiful and it is one of my dream to live in one someday. Thank you for such a wonderful reminder and advice on a beautiful sentiment to embrace every change and be fearless in creating this a new life.

    I also want to thank YOU for the love and support you send my way. Your comment on my post today made me a little misty with a huge smile. I am sending you strength as you merge into your new life. Have a lovely merry happy sunday and love to you sweet friend!

    jacqueline
    http://jqlinesocuteithurts.typepad.com/

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  16. What a wonderful energy i'm feeling when i read your wishes....as you wish for yourself i wish for you also love Carolxx

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  17. Hi Roberta!!! Thanks for stopping by my page again, I just love seeing your avatar, so cute! And your Blog is to die for now - I LOVE IT....you really need to post a couple times a week - I need to hear from you ;-) Even if your post is "3 things you didn't know about me" or a recipe I don't have ;-) hugs girlie.

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