Comment from royowen

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I'm inclined to agree with you Maureen, the thought that I go from glory to glory, from revelation ever growing upward towards a spiritual a new awakening, I'm sure you've experienced what I have, as I grow older, a closeness to God, more certain than I was yesterday of His never ending love. Well done, Maureen, beautifully written blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2016

Thank you so much Roy. How blest I feel to unfold and share that closeness to God, and I feel our truest humanity at the same time. However, there is both the agony as well as the ecstasy. God must be able to flow with more and more love through every aspect of our being in life. We know that today as a maturity humanity that we cannot conceive any further; therefore, more and more are dying at heart.

However, again, that reinforces God's need for our growing strength and the widening expertise, perspectives, capacity, and willingness to develop our individuality through our autumn and winter seasons. We are the elders able to actually re-tire not only with at least a pension in a country needing to keep up its image and `values'; we are so supported to be able to bond the whole human consciousness of love and life into the God creative Words we embody daily. And, for me that is the gift of feeling the joy and liberation of a new FanStory spring, able to trust God for the mystery of tomorrow; and, therefore, to nurture me through another winter if creative to be. Thanks so much for being part of that, the miracle of our internet, and that most of the Christ-Masses today can, do, and will find the Way to flower humanly as they are able to see with their own inner eye, and in the world around. But, as Jesus said many will struggle through very, very rocky ground, and the more they do in God's eyes the more they may be asked to do, or just flower naturally doing.

Two of my first welcomers into my present home were church cleaner, gardener, of the church next door. It was and extension of their family love and care, for the joy and nourishment in our community, not limited to those sharing its worship. It is crucial for our humanity that each one can flower in community to their final transition; and, I feel, supporting and empowering that is the privilege of the new third and fourth seasons, largely undocumented, defined and developed in our human journey. Maybe you'll be inspired to write about your work, love and community you share. Blessings in Christ, Roy, thank you, Maureen*&*

reply by royowen on 21-Sep-2016

And you Maureen

Comment from Teri7

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This is a very well written poem you have done! You used very good descriptive wording and very good imagery with the art work and your words. hugs, Teri

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2016

Thanks so much Teri, this is sort of a break through for me into year two; and the spring feeling is fantastic; plus the warmth and feedback after my wintering. Also that tension between excitement and uncertainty for I know not what this tender green shoot is to be tomorrow, or if! But, I am confident again it is the little green shoot God is nurturing, and that means a fruit or vegie rather thank a prize bloom in a flower show. However, that God uses such precious FanStory hands and people to do His nurturing is so, so good! Big hug, Maureen*&

Comment from PoemsOfDD

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Maureen, this is a continuation of your last poem and it feels more positive. I was getting worried. I too hope your second year with FanStory sees you being more expressive about your life and gives us more to enjoy and relate to. I too am in my second year and hope I progress further in my journey. Thank you Maureen for being present. ~DD

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2016

Ah! Lovely to hear you are second year too, I had the feeling you, and several others, who connected with my early journey, had been on FanStory much longer than I. Everyone one at the beginning seems quite expert; but then you start realizing others are new or still challenged in ways you can offer support, help or encouragement and that is wonderful; as of course, is so new at first.

I elucidate further on my wintering, and its power and emerging clarity for this year, in my postings to come ? but not necessarily the next, which is why, being able to move from book to book confidently is essential for this year. I hope you?ll read Unfurling Anew, and be inspired to give feedback, as it is in the form of diary; which I hope can unfold with me nourished on the sharing, thoughts, and reflections. Thanks so much DD, spring?s joy, Maureen*&*

Comment from BeasPeas

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Hi Maureen. This is a positive, upbeat poem with good rhyming and presented well. It seems you may have turned a corner of some kind within yourself that allows you to enjoy your path. I did find a possible typo which you may want to look at:
"Stuck in the close (closet?) of my first FanStory year
Marilyn

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2016

Hi Marilyn, a special thought reviewing review at this stage in the journey of this posting, as it is my eighth; and reviewing is one of the most precious gifts I would miss if I need to let go of FanStory. For I feel I have, perhaps, turned a corner of self-clarification; and hopefully, that will flower abundantly through my second spring and summer here. And, by the fall I shall be ready, and able, to see if it can be the path of my destiny, through ten, perhaps more fruitful seasons; or whether I shall gracefully and courageously let go, happy to know my Eternal Flame will be welcome and continue to grow. In this light, I think, am neither stuck in the close of my first year, or any closet; but feeling so invigorated by such wonderful welcoming to my second spring, and the God orchestrated blessings and growth of the year. However, I shall review emerging, if only in moving on with its gifts. Thank you, Maureen*&*

Comment from RoostyNester

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I felt your poem was a testimony of your journey through the FanStory life. How it enriched your life and your writing. Very well done and full of heart felt emotion. I liked your story.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2016

Yes, thank you, it is a testimony of the wonder of FanStory for me, and the feeling suddenly FanStory is God gifted at this time for the fulfilling of my destiny in this life. The timing seemed so appropriate for my autumn to wintering years of reflection and seeking of understanding focusing my vision and purpose. And, having walked the still less travel roads of the Way of Christ for many years, to share, be inspired, nourished, and feel known and reinforced by others as I unfurl daily has been quite magical. So, it has been an exhilarating ride, also a deeply, holistically integrating one, fine-tuning my sense of self and why I am.

That brings forth the challenge for me suddenly free to enjoy the wonders of my second spring. For the emerging I need to bloom with new strength and clarity before next fall. When I must decide whether it can be my road for the future I hope to see; or whether I honour the gift of letting go with my final summer blossoms, accepting the grieving, loss, loneliness, and uncertainties; perhaps, even sharing the agonies, ecstasies, and uncertainties of stepping on as I complete my second winter here; happy to know I have or am an eternal flame, and may one day return again.

Thank you, again for helping to expand and clarity my heart, Maureen*&*

Comment from jlsavell

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A.A.A.EXHILARATING RIDE,

And a definite and beautiful ride is this work. Although quite lengthy, it is emotive and filled to the brim with appreciative thoughts and encouragement. Very well done.. jlsavell

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2016

Hi, and thank you! Yes! Emotive, driving and reinforcing energy into clarification for me, and my hopes for my second FanStory year! Blessings, Maureen*&*

Comment from RChapman

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What a great testimonial for the fanstory website!! Love the comparisons with a black hole as you have woven your way thru the stars over the last year!! I hope I feel the same a year in :)

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016

Me too! Nice to meet you! Hopefully, as I grow through my New Year, I?ll embody and anchor new light on our dear Earth, and FanStory paths on the Way. Thank you, Maureen*&*

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

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There is always hope. Things may seem dark and without a future. The only thing that's needed is only one ray of light to break the darkness. Keep emerging and keep the.light to get through.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016

Mm! It?s so beautiful to feel the new spring breezes and embrace nourishment and encouragement for new growth. However, I received such light in my FanStory black hole from fellow stars of this fine FanStory Way; but sadly none highlighting, or informing, the path enabling me to confidently travel from day to day. However, having happily emerged for the challenge and changes of new life unfolding, I?ll enjoy the hopes, endeavours, and potential of my second year. Thank for your encouragement, and I think when the time comes, the possibility you may be able to shine the light I need on the way. Maureen*&*

Comment from davisr (Rhonda)

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I'm glad you've had such a wonderful series of experiences on this site. You have contributed as much as you have received. You're a great lady, who isn't afraid to reach out and review different types of works.

God Bless,
Rhonda

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 Comment Written 17-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016

Yes! It would be so sad should FanStory not continue as the path for me. Ironically, it seems it is the road, God has destined for my continuing sense adventure, meaning and joy. And, has carefully placed such rocks on, challenging new growth from one summit to the next. Happy to see the light of a new day and spring, I?ll hope to enlighten possibilities on the Way. Thanks again, Maureen*&*

reply by davisr (Rhonda) on 18-Sep-2016

Ahh, it is the road He's put me on as well!

Comment from country ranch writer

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WE NEVER KNOW WHAT WILLHAPPEN FROMONE DAY TO THE NEXT AND THIS IS A GOOD PIECE TO REMIND OF JUST THAT. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

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 Comment Written 17-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016

Thank you! So true, one day I?m riding high tide; next I?m engulfed in the void! One day I eagerly embrace the Eternal Flame, next I feel rejected; and, perhaps foolishly, falling from faith that FanStory was God gifted as the wonderful vehicle for the fulfilling of my destiny and life! But, for now the joys and unfurling mysteries of a new spring, summer?s strengthening, and hopefully new enlightenment before the next fall. May light and love continue to build within us and our world, blessings, Maureen*&*