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crowns and hearts, fearless love, Happy Valentine's Day, ignorance is bliss, kings and castles, Sade songs, Your love is king
“Let everything happen to you
Beauty and terror
Just keep going
No feeling is final”
―
I am dealing with the opposite of writer’s block. I have had so much I wanted to share and so many ideas, and yet I can’t manage to finish a post. It is 2am now and I promised myself that I will not go to sleep until I hit the Publish button. So forgive the typos.
I have started doing to my posts what I do with books. I start multiple ones, but never finish them. I need to change this bad habit that is starting to permeate all areas of my life.
Because it is Valentine’s Day I want to leave you with a song that I love. I love everything about Sade and her music. This song also reminds me of when I first arrived in the US, in 1984. It had been released at that time.
It was a time of newness, discovery, uncertainty, sadness, excitement, and so much belief and faith.
“What have we to fear, we who believe?” ―
What I don’t remember having at that time was fear. I was too young at that point to have any fear. What a blessing it is to know no fear. I was 17 years, and even without speaking the language, having any money or job, I did feel I would be okay in this foreign land. I didn’t know the details of when, what or how, but I knew I would be okay.
It was not a feeling of complete invincibility. Perhaps it was just ignorance of fear. I was ready and eager to embrace the future. I envy the focus and hunger of that young girl. I want to be her again. I want to be that fearless and determined again.
“Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” ―
On this Valentine’s Day, I wish you courage. The courage to open your heart and allow others in. Be willing to be vulnerable. Anywhere you go leave a trail of love and kindness! Let the ones you care know that you do.
Above all, be amazing to yourself. Treat yourself with kindness! Do what brings you joy! You are unique, special and deserving of love!
I love you for coming here, reading, liking, commenting, and reaching out to me in other ways. It brings me joy, warms my soul and it makes my heart sing. It means the world, it makes a difference! I am grateful!
“Believe in a love that is being stored up for you like an inheritance, and have faith that in this love there is a strength and a blessing so large that you can travel as far as you wish without having to step outside it.” ―
Your love is king, never need to part
Your kisses ring, round and round and round my head
Touching the very part of me, it’s making my soul sing
Tearing the very heart of me, I’m crying out for more
Your love is king, you’re the ruler of my heart
Your kisses ring, round and round and round my head
Touching the very part of me, it’s making my soul sing
I’m crying out for more, your love is king
You’re making me dance, inside
Your love is king, never need to part
Your kisses ring, round and round and round my head
Touching the very part of me, it’s making my soul sing
Tearing the very heart of me, I’m crying out for more
I’m crying out for more, your love is king
This is no blind faith, this is no sad or sorry dream
This is no blind faith, your love, your love is real
Never, never need to part (your love is king)
Touch me (your love is king)
I’m coming (your love is king)
(Your love is king) making me dance
Your Love is King – Sade
Blessed with a Star on the Forehead 
I love Sade! This song is just beautiful! 💚💕
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Me too! She is the best! Blessings to you! ♥♥
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First time I’ve heard Sade live. Beautiful.
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She is amazing, right? Wishing you a blessed week! ♥♥
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❤ “I have started doing to my posts what I do with books. I start multiple ones, but never finish them. I need to change this bad habit that is starting to permeate all areas of my life.”; as a Fellow Writer here is some friendly advice, Reject or Accept as YOU!!! Will:
💚 NEVER!!! Speak “badly” of YOURSELF!!! plenty of Others ARE Doing that Job; so I Suggest YOU!!! Focus on Those Who Speak Well of YOU!!! and ARE Prepared to Feedback Constructively as Constructive Critics
💛 YOU!!! ARE Under NO!!! Obligation to Finish what YOU!!! Started; there is a Reason for EveryThing, The Universe may be giving YOU!!! a Nudge in The Direction of Manifesting YOUR!!! Intent in Ways YOU!!! NEVER!!! Imagined in YOUR!!! Wildest Dreams, Ways that Surprise YOU!!! and Exceed ALL of YOUR!!! PreConceived Expectations
💙 YOU!!! Don’t Have to Live YOUR!!! Life The Way YOU!!! were Raised to Live; so I Suggest Turn InSide ReDiscover YOUR!!! True Self by Returning to The Purity of YOUR!!! ChildLike State then Take It from There as a KiDult
…💙🧡💜…
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Thank you Yersania!
I do tend to be very critical of myself. I am capable of a lot, and expect a lot. I do have to accept and realize that I am not always 100%. I won’t always finish things, I won’t always do things as I want them done.
Still I am perfect and amazing as is!
Thank you so much the reminder to love and accept myself!
Wishing you a blessed week! ♥♥
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Thank you for sharing!!… Happy Valentines Day!!… 🙂
Until we meet again..
May flowers always line your path
and sunshine light your way,
May songbirds serenade your
every step along the way,
May a rainbow run beside you
in a sky that’s always blue,
And may happiness fill your heart
each day your whole life through.
May the sun shine all day long
Everything go right, nothing go wrong
May those you love bring love back to you
And may all the wishes you wish come true
(Irish Saying)
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Thank you so much Larry! I hope you are having the most beautiful day!
Blessings! ♥♥
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Happy Valentine’s Day! What a beautiful post. ❤️
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Thank you so much Claudette! I hope you are having a fun weekend!
Wishing you a blessed week! ♥♥
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That is funny, I came to England 1984 and my song I took with me was Steve Winwood- While you see a chance, take it. That was my motto, coming 23 years old and just take my chances and opportunities I can find. I had courage and did many things. I have not regretted anything and now I will retire here too. How life goes, you make decisions and it takes its route with your own input of course. Have a lovely Sunday.
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Hi Ute,
Thank you so much for sharing that. We are very similar in our life trajectory.
We both looked for opportunities and too advantage of them.
I cannot wait to retire, or just work less. How soon are you retiring?
I hope you weekend has been fun! Blessings! ♥♥
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That’s a great reminder that “no feeling is final.” Sometimes, instead of processing our feelings, we shut them down and then lose the opportunity to learn and grow. That’s when writing can save you.
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Hi Gail,
You are absolutely right! Our feelings show up to teach us something.
Writing has been an incredible tool for me. Not only writing, but having people like you give me so much wisdom!
That is why I need to make sure to finish posts and publish them. 🙂
Thank you and wishing you a blessed week! ♥♥
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The Rilke quote is one of my favorites. ❤️
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Rilke is awesome!
Blessings to you Crystal! ♥♥
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I love this song and Sade. Her music was a big part of my 20s. Thanks for the wise and loving reminders. May we have the courage to keep opening to love.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Hi Brad,
I hope you are having an awesome weekend.
In reminding you, I remind myself 🙂 It is so easy for us to get comfortable and not be willing to venture out of our comfort zone.
Wishing you a blessed week! ♥♥
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Thanks, I’ve gotten very comfortable in my single zone! 🙂
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Me too 🙂
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What a “sweet” St. Valentine’s Day post. The year 1984 was a big one for me too. It was a year I redefined my life and started anew! I am grateful to be a part of your blogging circle. I am also grateful for your wise, kind words, insights and honesty. Thank you!
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Hi Stacy,
So interesting, we both restarted our life in 1984.
I am grateful for you, for finding meaning in my words and being always supportive!
Many blessings to you! ♥♥
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PS: I am ALSO grateful that you finished the post (at 2 a.m.!). I got so much out of it! Again, thanks!
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I ended up going to bed after 3, but it was so worth it!
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Belated Happy Valentine’s Day, Ana. I hope that you had a wonderful day. ❤
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Thank you Rob! Mine was uneventful, but good. Just out to dinner with friends.
I hope yours was awesome! ♥♥
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Uneventful, other than I got to (mostly) finished my song.
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Productive and successful then!! I love the song! Wonderful voice!! ❤❤
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Thank you!❤❤
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ahhh Sade and you together…what a beautiful combo here. I remember now, I read this and wanted to some back to comment and then… you know the story….. a cat, a dog, a kid, call etc. I love you talked about your 17 year old self Ana Star. So innocent ready to set the world on fire with no fear. She’s still sooo very much alive in you. I feel it in your words and heart and in your eyes I imagine in my mind. You do give so much on the page and in our lives and I’m glad the stars aligned so we could connect. Thanks for the love and your reaching out to all of us to keep the faith and courage.
Happy Valentine’s Day dear friend from afar but heart so near.
❤️💖😘❌⭕️
Cindy
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Hi Cindy,
Thank you so much for the kindness and great energy that you shower me with. I am glad that you feel my soul, and the positivity that I aim to spread.
I am also happy that we got to connect here; and I hope to connect in person at some point.
Wishing you blessed days! ♥♥
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Hi Ana Star,
It’s easy to do with you and I’m delighted we share a mutual admiration, respect and support. It truly warms my heart. It’s a great anticipataory journey to share with you.
That would be a treasured gift and I hope so as well.
Thank you soooo much for the blessings tonight. I will sleep well with that! ❌⭕️
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I can so relate to this!
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Thank you for stopping by Belladonna!
Blessings to you! ♥♥
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You’ve become, a representation of love and kindness in my life. I wish you all the happiness in the world
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Oh Kat, you are the sweetest to me. I feel the love! Blessings to you ♥♥
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It would be great to post frequently. I have left alone one blog for quite a while.
I suppose, we do what we feel like doing or it becomes an obligation.
I think you’re not alone with starting articles and not finishing them You at least publish these articles.
I write and never publish lots of them. Days are too short.
Nice post for Valentine’ s day. I took pictures, wrote text and it will probably wait until next year.
I hope you have a good week!
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Hi Inese,
Days are too short indeed 🙂 I don’t know how some people post every day. I wish I could do it.
You have a post ready for next, now you just have to remember to post it.
Thank you so much for stopping by and wishing you a blessed week! ♥♥
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I have also too many drafts in my blog. I guess I will never get those all ready…even I wish I could…but I always get new ideas and those older ones will be pretty much forgotten…
Living in fear is absolutely horrible!! Now (-thanks to Corona-) I know what TRUE FEAR is!
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Learning to live with Corona fear is a struggle, and something that we all have to do.
I don’t fear it for myself but I fear it for my loved ones.
May you and yours continue to be healthy! Blessings! ♥♥
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