Author: Michelle Fairchild
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Listen
Have You Ever Tried to Enter the Long Black Branches?by Mary Oliver Have you ever tried to enter the long black branches of other lives —tried to imagine what the crisp fringes, full of honey, hangingfrom the branches of the young locust trees, in early morning, feel like? Do you think this world was only an…
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Notice the Little Things: Color, Circles, Sky, Orange
I joined an online group called “First 37” which started on January 1st. What drew me is the intention behind the purpose of the 37 day program. The description said it was for those who want to live more meaningful lives, one day at a time, who want to start the New Year with intention.…
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Notice the Little Things: Droplets
A number of years ago I had a blog that was dedicated to photography and I participated with some folks overseas on posting a photo every day based on a prompt. I didn’t miss posting for two years and loved the practice. I thought I would add my Notice the Little Things type photographic posts…
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Ode to the Trees
Ode to the Trees There are some I have climbed, others I have hugged, some I have laid underneath, there are many I have thanked and only a few I have cursed. I know the name of quite a few, but when I discovered the startling fact that there are 60,065 species of trees in the world my awe for their diversity…
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Listen to yourself
“Listen to yourself and in that quietude you might hear the voice of God.” Maya Angelou’s final tweet 11:43 am on May 23, 2014. Photo by Michelle Fairchild ~ Sunset over Sacramento River taken from Diestlehorst Bridge in Redding, CA on 12.29.18.
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Release
Word to begin year 2019 is Release. 1.allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free. 2.allow (something) to move, act, or flow freely. New beginnings..some endings. Staring off today with two particular online offerings. The first is called Training Your Inner Warrior and was offered by Robin Rice. It is a 31 day commitment…
We Are All Meant to Shine! 