let the Son shine in~

finding olivia

so often i find myself hiding...

hiding from my past,

living in regret and shame

afraid to become

what i really want to be...

to see my dreams realized (sigh)

i feel powerful at times, 
then again,
i'm tripping over doubt!

i have to admit, it gets a bit

 exhausting ...

without my faith, i don't know where you'd find me...

this striking blossom with blades 

of deep scarlet, 

hues of ruby red and vibrant orange 

hides a dragonfly fluttering about

i named her olivia

she represents living 'in' the moment. 

since dragonflies

  actually fly for such a short 
period of time,

usually only for a few months,

they seem to have mastered 

taking in what is in front of them

or what i can only best describe

as eckhart's mantra 'living in the now...'

the name olivia itself represents: 
fruitfulness, dignity and beauty

galatians 5:22-23 offers to teach me to sincerely care,
authentically cherish...truly nurture my soul,
the relationships of others.
be honest~
keep it real~
stay in the moment

^` but the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  

~Galatians 5:22-23