She had forgotten the gleeful falling feeling of freedom what it was like to jump on purpose, instead of being pushed the bold thrill of shoulders back, above it all strong standing tall the moment when fear collides with aliveness a smirk of, "just watch me," on her face. She had forgotten why jumping had mattered to her. © Ali Grimshaw 2020
Photo taken years back in Maui. After I wrote this I had to go searching to find this photo again. A happy memory is always worth searching for.
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Oh how I love this. Jumping on purpose. Yes! Here’s to taking that leap of faith. xx
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Somehow I’m not surprised that those are the words that spoke last to you. Thank you for your reflection my friend. Keep on leaping
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How I absolutely love this. Such a wonderful memory and those words!
“what it was like to jump on purpose, instead of being pushed”
Enchanting. Magic. Nostalgic.
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Shanyu,
Thank you for sharing how this poem spoke to you. It is so very different when we choose to jump on our own.
Stay well.
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RAWR! 🙂
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Thanks for reading.
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Absolutely! 🙂
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This was a complete delight to read! Life, itself, is a leap of faith. I love the picture, too! So lively.
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I love this! So glad you shared the memory and poem. ❤️
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I included the photo as promised. It is such a happy memory and happy memories are especially helpful right now.
Thinking of you and sending a reminder to “breathe in peace, breathe out love.”
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks for sharing
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Always happy to share your posts with followers, My Dear!!
xoxo
😍💕🌹
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My little leap into cyberspace this morning, unfortunately didn’t work out for me, I’m sorry Ali, and I am disappointed….😥
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No worries Awar. We will give it another try on another day. Keep on writing. The world needs your light my friend.
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Thank you for being so gracious 😀🌏🐧🦉
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What a powerful poem of reawakening, Ali! Thanks. May we all have that revelation!
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Sometimes taking the leap is the best thing ever. Thanks for reading Ann.
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Lovely poem, Ali. I appreciate the broad perspective in your words so very much. It feels like a reminder and an invitation. I love the picture, too! How fun to find it and unearth a lovely memory!
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Carrie,
Thank you for reflecting back your thoughts. It is an invitation to leap instead of inch your way forward into the next.
Happy memories are something we get to keep forever.
Take care my friend.
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Fantastic photo, brilliant poem and a lovely memory to cherish in years to come. Thanks for sharing and brightening up my day, Ali 😊
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Thank you for responding and brightening up my day. I appreciate it greatly.
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What a lovely photo! Your words are inspiring, we’re all taking leaps of faith throughout this pandemic and now I want to take them joyfully instead of worryingly, Ali!
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Joyful leaping is a lot more energizing. I am thrilled to have contributed this leap of love to your days. Take care.
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It’s a wonderful mantra…
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Oh how I love this, Ali. Thank you. “the moment when
fear collides with aliveness”
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Barb,
I am thrilled to provide inspiration for your day. You inspire me by being the person you are in the world. Keep on leaping forward.
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free fall
is not all
away from
force
to be safe
and knife
the thrills divine
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Thank you for your poetic response.
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Wonderfully expressive poem Ali. I really felt your aliveness and joy at leaping, and the photo is perfect. Thanks for the fun reminder to take more “leaps” in my life.
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Brad,
Keep on leaping. Listen to your heart and go toward that which calls you. You have so much to give.
Take care.
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Thank you Ali. 🙌
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A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a few chosen words can tell the rest of the story.
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Yes, This poem is about so much more than just one moment in time. Thank you so much for your reflection. I love it.
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what it was like to jump
on purpose,
instead of being pushed
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Thank you dear friend.
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how exhilarating! that moment –
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The leap in to anything new always is.
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What a wonderful memory and photograph Ali and a great feeling to tap into 💜
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It’s a great reminder of the joy of being brave. Take good care
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