February 29

Counting each blessing,

Each moment of compassion,

These are what matter

Ireland 2006

February 28

My gifts should not hide

But be poured upon the world

Filling it with love

Malaysia 2013

February 27

To sense and to feel

Who I desire to become

Helps me reach my goal

Alberta 2015

February 26

I've somewhere to be

Journey to a better me

To reach the end goal

Colorado 2008

February 25

Sitting and waiting

Is sometimes the better path

Choosing to say no

Thailand 2012

February 24

A young sapling tree

Will grow the way it is bent

'Til it's natural

Japan 2013

February 23

Everything I am

I need to learn to accept

Or nothing can change

Malaysia 2013

February 22

Truth sheds telling light

On all that we couldn't see

What can I change now?

India 2012

February 21

Grounded on a rock

Or tossed like grand ocean waves

I choose to stand firm

Costa Rica 2012

February 20

In the chill of night

A light in the window I

Shine for all to rest

Alberta 2007 (wish I had a better photo to share for today!)

February 19

Snowflakes gently fall

Or are sometimes tossed by wind

Still they always land

Alberta 2007

February 18

Even hummingbirds

Must stop for a needed rest

I am no stronger

Arizona 2015

February 17

A seed may sprout soon

But a beautiful blossom

Requires much patience

Japan 2013

February 16

Fixating too much

Blocks your vision for new things

Hiding better paths

Japan 2013

February 15

One cannot love well

Without loving the self first

Some good lies within

South Korea 2013

February 14

Nothing can be lost

Taking time to share a smile

Lighting someone's pain

Indonesia 2012

February 13

Reflect on your love

There can never be too much

Take rest in that place

Alberta 2014

February 12

The bee drinks nectar

As it nourishes a bloom

Their lives each flourish

Alberta 2015

February 11

It is easier

To forgive what others do

Than forgive yourself

Alberta 2013

February 10

Surge of energy

Connecting with another

Great warmth flowing through

Alberta 2015

February 9

A flower's beauty

Cheers the soul without effort

Like when I share joy

Georgia 2008

February 8

So vulnerable

I claim who I choose to be

A genuine self

Indonesia 2010

February 7

In that one moment

Savouring all that it is

Feeling, spreading love

Ohiopyle State Park 2012

February 6

It's easy to judge

When you don't know the story

Best to seek truth first

Pakistan 2010

February 5

Dreams for self may die

And for others, too, may end

Night still brings mornings

Alberta 2013

February 4

Each person has worth

If only you stop to see

And include yourself

Ireland 2006

February 3

When a friendship ends

Reflect on the severance

And learn from the past

Alberta 2015

February 2

Joy becomes fleeting

With no time for reflection

Or being grateful

Alberta 2013

February 1

Morning's filled with hope

A day that's full of wonder

Waiting to be found

Pennsylvania 2014