applause

THERE IS AN APPLAUSE SUPERIOR

TO THE THAT OF THE MULTITUDES

--ONES OWN

Ah, the joy of words

This is from a page in my discovery journal

I guess at the time I was drawn to these wise words

yet to be manifested in my own life

But I didn't know that then...but I know that now

I never realized at the time how much I looked outward for

 approval

but I know that now

and for a while I had deep sweet sadness over it

how much of my life I wasted....

But the journey forward

of honest revelations to myself about my self

was truly a joy of discovery

and it was work

sweet loving work

To know who you are and what you need in your life

is one of life's miracles

Blessed are you

 if this happens to you

It only widens your life

Like a cozy cottage of so many windows

that when you open one window another appears

...greater joy ...your view

Lately I have been doing a lot of applauding

...so invigorating to your being

I have said no when I wanted and needed to

and yes... when I so wanted to

both of these worthy of applause

I have had an honest talk with myself

about exercise and eating

that has rewarded me with more energy

I have nurtured myself..my inner needy little child

with nature and art and music

I have kept the old gal alive with beauty and grace

and red shoes and jingly bracelets

ah...it's grand....clapping for yourself