by Krista | Nov 9, 2021 | Friends and Family, Poetry Blog |
I have recently been reading a lot about the benefits of kindness. I have noticed that a lot of what we do (or don’t do) for others comes down to this one simple concept. I have noticed, with gratitude, the many kind acts that I see others doing from one day to...
by Krista | Nov 6, 2021 | Friends and Family, Poetry Blog |
I was feeling homesick when I wrote this poem. It is a strange thing to say, considering I have lived away from my “hometown” for more than 6 years now. But for me, when I think of the word “home”, it still means Didsbury – the small Alberta town that I grew up in. ...
by Krista | Oct 26, 2021 | Autumn, Poetry Blog, The Forest |
Every fall I hold my breath and wait for this one moment… the moment when Autumn arrives in all her glory and I can have that one beautiful day of colorful fall foliage and sunshine. So far in my life, I have had a few of these days, but they are very rare. For...
by Krista | Oct 20, 2021 | Autumn, New Beginnings, Poetry Blog |
Fall is a time of transition and change for most of us. As the warmth of summer fades into the crisp cool days of fall, the trees put on a display of beautiful colours and we have an opportunity to start over… We put away our summer things, send our children...
by Krista | Oct 18, 2021 | Poetry Blog, Quiet Reflection, The Forest |
Meditation… much to my surprise, meditation turned out to be one of those things that has made a huge difference in my overall sense of peace and well-being. They say that by meditating regularly you can train your brain so that in difficult moments you can more...
by Krista | Oct 15, 2021 | Hope, New Beginnings, Poetry Blog, Quiet Reflection |
I was never a morning person… and yet in recent years I have discovered that morning can be a peaceful time that is different from any other. Mornings are the start of something fresh and new…untarnished by careless words or unintentional mistakes. It is a...
