by Krista | Aug 16, 2022 | Friends and Family, Poetry Blog, Quiet Reflection, Summer, The Forest |
My parents own a little piece of property where they like to go to escape the busyness of life. It is in the middle of nowhere and covered in a small aspen forest. This summer I had the lovely opportunity to revisit this place where I have made so many happy...
by Krista | Aug 8, 2022 | Poetry Blog, Quiet Reflection, Summer, The Sea |
Sometimes I stand at water’s edge and just let go of all that I am. In these moments, I put aside all thoughts and worries of the day and soak in all that is around me. I take off my shoes and feel the sand between my toes and I watch as the waves wash in...
by Krista | Jul 8, 2022 | Friends and Family, Hope, Poetry Blog, Quiet Reflection, Summer, The Garden |
I have been pondering this lately…what does it mean to feel truly happy? Are happiness and contentment the same thing? I often feel contentment when I am doing something I enjoy. When I am standing on the sand, listening to the waves as I look out...
by Krista | Jun 4, 2022 | Faith, Hope, Poetry Blog |
What do you know to be true? Deep in your heart, what are you certain of? In a world filled with uncertainty, what is the rock you build your life upon? These truths make up the core values that we teach our children. So, if you were to teach them only one thing,...
by Krista | May 28, 2022 | Friends and Family, Hope, Poetry Blog, Quiet Reflection, The Sea |
When I wrote this poem, I was reflecting on the many happy memories I have accumulated over the years. I was thinking of my family and some of the wonderful moments we have spent together. I was thinking about the ways that we collect memories and store...
by Krista | May 14, 2022 | Faith, Friends and Family, Hope, Poetry Blog |
What does it mean to be blessed? Does it mean that you will be showered with happiness, goodness, riches, or success? Does it mean you will always have a happy family, perfect health and all the best things life has to offer? Does it mean that all...
