As I walk along this road
I am reminded of Dorothy
and how she met her perfect companions
on her way to the
Wonderful Land of Oz
.
I think of the people
and the circumstances that appear in my life
and there is a comfort in knowing
that they all arrive exactly when they are supposed to
and they all carry a message that is
unwrapped as a gift
unraveled as a mystery
unknown as an entity
.
I walk and I gather the knowing
the things that determine the steps that I take
I walk and I pick up things and inspect them
to see if they will be useful along the way
I walk and I strategically lighten my load
by placing things that are no longer needed
no longer necessary parts of my journey
just so
on the side of the road
with the hope
that the person who needs the trinket most
will see it sparkle and pick it up
.
I meet strangers I have known my whole life
I meet blood relatives I don’t know at all
I commune with animals in nature
and they all reveal little parts of me
like a kaleidoscope that is turned
and the pieces meet and marry
and reveal a beautiful whole
.
Yes, this walk that seems haphazard
is choreographed perfectly
I meet my companions just so
and I experience events in Divine timing
On my way to
The Wonderful Land of Oz!
Blessitude
Lorrie <3
8/12/15
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Beautifully done!
Thank you so much, Cindy. 🙂 Hope all is super in your world!!
I liked that a lot, Lorrie 🙂
Hi Richard! Thanks 🙂 I’m happy you enjoyed!! Hope you have a wonderful day! <3
A wonderfully hot day!!!!!! Phew!
The older I get…the more I love the heat and humidity!! I’m up north where it is in the 60’s in the morning…AND I AM COLD!! 🙂
I wish I was LOL
Lovely!!! 🙂 <3
Hello dear Trini!! Thank you 🙂 I hope all of your computer/connection problems are fixed…and I send you lots of love and a giant hug!! <3
They are not, but I send you lots of love and hugs back! <3
A wonderful story of faith, trust and wisdom. I’m grateful to know you Lorrie, and share the journey. Have fun on your stroll, but maybe kick your shoes just to be sure! XD
Ah! Brad! Yes…kick my shoes. I coveted the role of Dorothy in a grade school play…but ended up landing the role of the Wicked Witch of the West!! I loved her dearly and had a blast playing her…but I can’t help wonder if I could land the role of Dorothy now! 😉 (hehe)
Love to you, Brad! <3
LOL, Oh well, sometimes we have to make the best of what we’re dealt! Thank you Lorrie! <3
For sure Brad…and I believe the cards we are dealt always make sense…maybe not right away…but eventually we know. ♡
I hope some things clarify for me, like work and finances.
Keep believing , Brad!! Sending you good thoughts!
Thanks my sweet friend! 🙂
Beautifully stated!!
Hi Kirt!! Thanks so much 🙂 Hope your summer is full of beautiful things <3
Thank you Lorrie and to you also!!
” a walk choreographed perfectly ” …your Divine awareness dear Lorrie is heard by me and others and we are blessed by knowing you … You have so often become the trinket that I pick up and your encouragement and caring comments have often made the challenges I have on my path , sparkle with love . Your writing so very beautiful from your beautiful heart …thank you …love , megxxx
Meg, you are so sweet and I cherish this comment so much!!! You reinforce the understanding that when one of us heals and shares that healing…many others benefit from it as well. I know that you do the same for me and for that I am so grateful. When I think about how lucky (Blessed – Blessitude 😉 ) we all are to have this connection…to have this brilliant love, it strums my heart and makes tears of joy flow from my eyes!! Thank you, beautiful soul…you touched me deeply! <3 <3
I love the line “and how she met her perfect companions” — that is so true, isn’t it Lorrie? 🙂
It amazes me more and more everyday, Kim! I learn every day that no matter how things look in any given moment, there is a beautiful outcome waiting to happen!! Hope you are standing in love <3
Lovely, Lorrie, wonderful creation!
Hi Mo!! Thank you dear friend 🙂 Congrats on your 1000th post 🙂 ♡♡♡
Lorrie,
“I meet strangers I have known my whole life
I meet blood relatives I don’t know at all” Strikes a chord…
<3 Much Love, Ka
Oh…Ka! For years this has haunted me, but I think I am beginning to embrace it…that it is all okay…and that it is all the way it is for a reason 🙂 I pray that you also can open your heart and not feel abandoned by it, but rather strengthened. ♡♡
I will always be grateful for these prayers! Thank you! I will also say that I am indeed very gladdened by it. I have made the most amazing connections all because of it. I think our family has benefitted in our bigger tree-realization. It’s amazing… I feel strengthened, Lorrie. I feel loved by arms bigger/larger than human. <3 Also, learning how to hold lightly…again and again. 😀
I KNOW…I KNOW!!! 🙂 Thank you, Ka, for your beautiful understanding. It grabs my heart and it comforts me! I simply love when another’s words express exactly what is in my soul!!! Grateful…I’m so grateful ♡
Feels good 😀 ::embrace::
Thank you Lorrie, for your elegantly poetic rendering of what might otherwise be called wisdom-intelligence; the ideal approach to a life well lived I would say. H <3
Hi Hariod!! 🙂 ‘The ideal approach to a life well lived’…indeed!! Thank you, friend. As I move through this time I strive for this kind of knowledge, wisdom, to continue to enlighten my mind. It feels like my mind is trying to catch up to my soul!! Best wishes for a light filled evening for you ♡♡
Ahh… the beautiful dance that is “life”! Loved your beautiful, thoughtful words this morning! And that is one of my all-time FAVORITE movies!!! Much love to you, Lorrie 🙂
Thanks Julie…I’m so happy you enjoyed it 🙂 I have loved the movie EVERY time I have seen it!! Not sure what the count is…but it rivals as one of my most watched 😉 Blessings to you and yours ♡
Beautifully said Lorrie. Its a great road to travel when we are aware like this 😊
What amazes me most, Val, is how many times I become aware that I am not aware!! But when I come back from my mini vacations I do so with a vengeance!! This evening was one of the most beautiful…I may have to post about it 😉
Becoming aware of when we are not aware IS the practice Lorrie!
YES!!! Ah! ♡♡
A great analogy of our journey and the road we all walk Lorrie. I enjoyed reading it. 🙂
Hi Karen! Thank you so much…I am happy we are connected and that you enjoyed this one 🙂
Thanks for reminding, Lorrie, so clearly, of the sublime choreography at work all around us. Your courage in trusting the mystery of both the new and the familiar is inspiring… Companionship and grace are the hallmarks of an open heart I think… We help each other to receive them…
Blessings and lovely travels!
Michael
You know how much your soul means to me, thank you Michael! Helping each other…yes!! Blessings beautiful friend!,♡
Lovely Lorrie. You know, I’ve been hearing a lot lately about the importance of relationships. That there is no real joy apart from relationships.
I love the part where you wrote ‘perfectly choreographed’. Wonderful imagery there, my friend.
Hope you’re having a wonderful week.
🙂 <3
Thank you dear Staci! 🙂 I couldn’t agree more. The foundation of our existence is the relationships we build with each other and the idea that we are all one. I’m very happy you liked my Oz post…I have a special place in my heart for the whole story 🙂 Blessings sweet friend ♡
The Wizard of Oz is great. I always enjoyed watching it.
Blessings to you Lorrie and have a great evening.
🙂 <3
That was truly beautiful!!! What more is there to say. 🙂
Thank you beautiful soul! ♡♡ Hope your summer is full of love and excitement!!
It’s full of excitement for certain. Fun is a bit iffy but there has been some. 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend.
I absolutely love this! 🙂
I’m so happy you enjoyed it 🙂 Blessings for a super weekend ♡
Another beauty, Lorrie! Hope you are well and busy!
Steve
Very busy, Steve 😉 Sending many blessings! Thank you for your support♡
You always seem to have more things left to do at the end of your day! That’s a good thing because it just keeps you going…
You know you have my support as I have yours and appreciate it just as much…always have!
Steve 😉
beautiful Lorrie, have a wonderful weekend!
Hi Neha!! Thanks my friend…hope your weekend is brilliant with love and blessings♡
Wow! Your words are so beautiful and touching, Lorrie. A calmness came over me as I read this. Love it! 😀 xx
🙂 Thank you, Vashti, for telling me. It makes my heart feel good to know! Have a super beautiful day filled with love! ♡
Beautiful journey, Lorrie! Almost magical…as everything falls in place 💜
Hi Tiny!! Yes…the Wizard of Oz has always felt so magical…now I realize how magical MY life is 🙂 Here is to wishing you a day…and life…full of wonderful magic!! ♡♡
“On My Way to Oz” – what a wonderful title, what a beautiful poem… and what a graceful & thoughtful author 🙂 As I write this comment on August 20th, I wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY dearest Lorrie ♥
I LOVE seeing your avatar on my blog!! You are a true light to my soul…Thank you my friend, I am certain I will have a wonderful day! 🙂 🙂 ♡♡
Beautiful Lorrie.. and such a great journey to Oz you took me on.. 🙂
I am so happy you enjoyed the trip, Sue!! Blessings dear heart! <3
Just what I needed 🙂 .. <3
Just saw it was your Birthday Lorrie.. I hope you had or have a Happy Day xxx <3
Thanks, Sue!! It was yesterday…and I had a wonderful day. I had lunch with a friend who was diagnosed with bladder cancer just about a year ago. She has had some incredible year since then, and her spirit and zest for life was so empowering!! Made me assess all the blessings in my life and I am BLESSITUDE!!! I wish you all good things…and thank you again! <3
yes it is often those who face the final frontier who make us take stock of our blessings. My sister taught me that lesson some years ago 🙂 xxx And I am so pleased you had a brilliant day with your friend xx
<3 Giant hugs…with "eight" arms! Many blessings xxx
So beautiful, Lorrie. Touching my heart. Bless you, my dear friend.
Hi Isabella Rose!! Thank you my friend. I hope all is super wonderful in your world!! <3