Filled to the brim
or lowered by use
It’s a constant companion
Something that has always been there
No words necessary
to put a label on something
that has no explanation
Something that is real
not imagined
Something I have counted on my entire life
No need to define
It just IS
and I AM!
The faith bucket. Can’t explain it, but it’s been there since my first memories of life.
It’s a connection to the Divine. It’s remembering from where I came. It’s belonging to something that is larger than life…something that GAVE me life!
In even the scariest, most dangerous points of my life, I always had a sense that everything was ok—that if I could just ride out the physical pain and try not to become one with the emotional pain, then everything would work out to the best possible outcome.
I did not fill my faith bucket by going to church or by adults modeling good behavior. I believe it initially existed because I remembered God. I remembered the Divine essence of creation.
It was this connection that helped me discern right from wrong, even though there wasn’t a lot of “right”. It was this connection that made me realize I wouldn’t follow in the footsteps down the “wrong” path, and that I would always try my best to do the right things. I filled my faith bucket every time I stepped away from the life I was born to.
Life is a series of give and take. If we constantly take it won’t be long before what we receive is dark and scary. We must walk on the continuum of learning, gaining, teaching, and giving, if we are to feel the equilibrium of BEing.
It’s a dance that we take part in with nature. It is an ebb and flow; a time of slow movements paired with a deep understanding that reaches to the denouement of realizing our true potential and living in our truth.
It is honoring life and that which has given us life.
My faith bucket.
Overflowing…
So blessed and full of gratitude!
Blessitude!
Lorrie <3
06/01/2025
Beautifully written Lorrie. It is that inner ‘knowing’ that there is something there, something that gives us a heads up if we wander off the path…or on it. It always made me wonder in my early years whether others has this or I was just strange.
But as the years went by I realized I grew up in the bush, the silence was so profound so that all you did was ‘listen’. A permanent meditation in nature so that you could even hear an insect zooming past…and especially that voice…well, a knowing at least. Then I just had to learn to trust it ❤️
And as your writing spoke kind lady, you listened to yours as well. Built trust, courage and a love from daring to. Great post kind lady, thank you for the share of that path 🤗❤️🙏
Hi Mark!! 🙂
It’s good to connect. Yes, I’ve heard theories about how babies are born with a complete memory of God and as the child grows and is exposed to “human” stuff they lose more and more memories. I am so grateful that even in the darkest times, I never lost my memory. Now…the question as to whether I always listened to my intuition (which I feel is God’s voice)….ahem….
Well, you get the idea!
I love your words…you give a clear vision of how you felt. I get it…I wondered too! In fact, God seemed more real to me than the people who occupied my world!!
Ah…I am grateful. So grateful for all of it. It has truly led me to where I am supposed to be, and I couldn’t be happier.
Hope you are well, Mark! Sending all kinds of good energy and lots of love <3
Doing well thank you Lorrie, as I see you are too 🤗
Ah, now listening is a developed skill. I just had to learn to be quiet…but as a child that may have been an interesting journey 🤣
And yes, in that moment of understanding I was very, very grateful of each and every step Lorrie. Even the bad ones, if not more so.
Great share kind lady, keep smiling that smile, it will heal many with that love found 🤗❤️🙏
Thanks, Mark. Yes…the art of listening. It truly makes all the difference when we hone that skill!!
Thanks for your beautiful words there, Mark. Smiles are surely medicine!!
All good things, friend 😊💜
This is such a beautiful post Lorrie. I can feel the peace, the love and the gratitude that simply oozes through your words. Faith, an overflowing of knowing that despite everything we’re ok, that can be hard when we’re young and so impressionable, yet it sounds as though you’ve lived with an innate sense of inner faith. It stands us in good stead when often everything around us can seem chaotic. Life is indeed about “learning, gaining, teaching, and giving”, a fine balance that’s never ending. So glad to hear that you’re in a good place my friend. Sending you lots of love and good wishes. 🥰 xx
Beautiful, Miriam! And yes…I feel it was THE thing that helped me through so many challenging times in my youth. And I had no idea where it came from because it wasn’t taught in the home. The home was about survival of the fittest…and I learned ways to survive that worked for a while but are no longer needed. That is the beauty of life. When we know better, we do better!!
Thanks for adding your beautiful energy here. And all good things to you, friend! <3
Extremely good post! Really enjoyed your thoughts! Experience matters and the knowledge we draw from it, is a very valuable one.
Hi Inese!! Wow…thanks so much!
How are you? It’s been a minute since we’ve connected. I truly hope that you are in a great place and that you are creating beautiful art (I KNOW YOU ARE!!) I will be over to see soon!
And yes to experience…all experiences matter – that I have learned!!
Sending beautiful blessings your way <3
You are truly inspirational, Lorrie. Your post shows that you are clearly in a place of peace and joy. The metaphor of faith as a bucket is profound. It ebbs and flows with everything you needed to make it through your life. It gave you courage when you needed it and surrounded you with love. What you described, is something I have felt before – that feeling in the worst of times, that everything would be OK. Believing I was held by a higher power is what has empowered me. And it has inspired me to devote my life to helping others through dark times. I love when you post!
Oh, Judy. Thank you, beautiful friend for your super kind words. I do miss being here on my blog. I’ve been so busy, but I have missed the interaction with all of you! I am in a wonderful space of creating my pilot program. The wonderful women who joined me on this path have been truly amazing. It has been a wonderful give and take relationship, and I realize that creating WITH others is very powerful!
It’s true! I believe we are part of group of people who came here to help others. The things we have gone through and conquered has made us the perfect people to help others through the darkness. I know you do that with every person you meet…you can’t help it!!
I hope to be a bit more present here on my blog…I really do miss it…it’s been well over a decade since I started it!!!
Sending all kinds of love and light your way. Thank you for always being here <3 <3
I love how we’re both busy – but doing what we love! And of course, we think of each other! I’m so happy to hear that you are enjoying this new direction you have gone in. I am doing better every day. Healing from the trauma of so many medical issues last year. And gain my strength back! Much love, Lorrie!
Thanks, Judy!! I do think of you often, and I always smile!!! I know you had some pretty tough issues last year…but know you are doing so much better! And how has the tennis been? Have you been watching the French Open? I will always love tennis <3
I want to come to one of your lives soon...not this weekend as I will be not be home...but soon. I need a beautiful Judy singing fix!!!
All good thing, my friend <3
I would love that, Lorrie!! I haven’t been watching the French Open – I’m so busy with my music and recording. Each time I play tennis – I can tell I’m getting stronger. I worry about falling, but I try to stay positive!!
I would love to sing to you, Lorrie. I’ll be in touch next week! Lots of love, my dear friend!
Thanks, Judy 😁 You have the biggest heart…I really appreciate you 🙏 I’m happy you feel stronger and stronger. Keep making your music and singing your songs! 🙏💜
Well said! And I can relate to this so much!
Thanks, Ann! I am happy these words spoke to you 🙂 I’m not surprised!
Couldn’t have expressed it better! So true!! Thank you for sharing!!!
My sincere pleasure 😁 Thanks, Kirt!!
Nice article, thanks for sharing 👏