well, look at that — you found it
The most secret,
most magical place
on the entire internet
You are so welcome here. Sit for a moment and listen to a little whisper of the infinite possibilities that live inside your heart — all the time, whether you notice them or not.
Who you are matters. You have so much to bring to the world. Never forget that.
press play, then read on ↓
You were born on this planet
Only one of you exists
You matter so much
You have so many gifts
Not one person alive
Sees the universe like you
There's not much I know
But this much is true
Who you are is important
Your dreams are not silly
So keep walking that path
Even when it gets hilly
Each up and each down
A lesson you learn
A new opportunity exists
Around every single turn
Don't let go of ideas
They are meant to stay alive
As you nurture them with love
They start to thrive
And what starts as a glimmer
Will burn as a spark
And the light in your soul
Will brighten the dark
The more glimmers that rise
The more light we will see
The more people will bring
Their unique creativity
A ripple in a pond
It starts very small
But soon all that joy
Is shared with the all
It only takes a single
Person who decides to decide
That they won't live small anymore
That they weren't meant to hide
And as that blossoming happens
A flower so rare
The beauty, unimaginable
Extending infinite care
To all who are part
Of this cosmic river above
And we keep flowing on
Powered by that infinite love.
This is a secret page, so only the people who are meant to be here will ever find it. And it is so important that we uplift each other.
While the music plays, sign the guestbook below. Write down something you're grateful for, or leave some kind and inspirational words for another human to read.
Someone will find them. They always do.
Love,
Anastasia
Photos by Marie Vanderpool
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I am thankful for the freedom to roam. I am so thankful to be able to hit the trail, visit family in other cities or countries, participate in global charities and conservation efforts, and explore and experience this beautiful world.
I’m grateful for the fun and encouraging group of people I’ve fallen in with to play pickleball. Play happens every morning (OMG every morning!). I’ve met so many new people, caring people, just enjoying the camaraderie. Everyone is managing with an aging body and all skill levels are present. Shared laughter is constant. The experience is very much like being a kid again and you are excited when your friends show up at the playground. It’s one of my pandemic silver lining experiences.
Grateful for the privilege of breathing air, feeling joy and pain, and knowing the stone beneath us is time itself…supporting, waiting, ready when we are. (Not unlike a Kula cloth!😉)
I’m grateful for modern medicine that has absolutely stopped my knee pain, so walking doesn’t hurt. I’m grateful for sunrises and sunsets. I’m grateful for good friends, and family. I’m grateful for the color blue.
I realized the link may not work, so hear are the lyrics:
Rainbow Connection
Why are there so many songs about rainbows and what’s on the other side? Rainbows are visions, but only illusions,
and rainbows have nothing to hide.
So we’ve been told and some choose to believe it. I know they’re wrong, wait and see. Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection. The lovers, the dreamers and me.
Who said that every wish would be heard and answered when wished on the morning star? Somebody thought of that and someone believed it. Look what it’s done so far.
What’s so amazing that keeps us star gazing
and what do we think we might see? Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection.
The lovers, the dreamers and me.
All of us under its spell. We know that it’s probably magic.
Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices? I’ve heard them calling my name.
Is this the sweet sound that called the young sailors. The voice might be one and the same.
I’ve heard it too many times to ignore it.
It’s something that I’m supposed to be. Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection.
The lovers, the dreamers and me.