What does it mean to feel safe? Is it a place, a certain number of locks or intimidating canines? Or the outcome of an oasis of trust?

Wrapping paper encompasses a trivial portion of the scope of a gift. Beyond physical objects, a gift takes on many forms. The most precious of which are not bought but freely given. Offered without a second thought the receiver almost misses that it’s a gift. That idea you shared, that compliment you gave, that invitation…

After a series of unlikely and fortunate events, a turtle successfully hatches. The events that enabled the life she has, though no less significant, are now a distant miracle. The priority is getting to the ocean. Which her senses tell her rest beyond the current ocean of sand. This pilgrimage is a dangerous one, exposed…

Like a ray of sunshine meeting a raindrop, so is rest to the busy life. Simply be, in beauty in the peace. That is enough.

With, together, united, is such a special feeling. Facing a daunting task, better together. Accomplishing the unlikely, better together. Yet when was the last time you invited someone to join you?