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Sunday, November 20, 2016
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FREE iTUNES BOOK - The Mermaid's Key: A Novella
The legends are real, partly. Atargatis, the first mermaid, was an ancient witch thrown into the sea by the hostile and fearful townspeople who didn’t understand the magic they knew and sensed. What they didn’t see was the consequences of their actions, Atargatis’ use of magic and the creation of the mermaid with all of its magical abilities. Centuries later Ariana, a young daughter of the clan leader, lives her life in torment, torn between her love of everything under the ocean and the beauty of the boundless sky above. She discovers Theodore, a human, and falls so much in love that she can’t fathom a life without him - an ideal that she will go to any length to stand by. What you think you know is but a small part of a much larger story, one that before now has never been told. Love is simply a transfer of energy from one of us to another, all of us connected in a web that we simply label “The Universe.” Love and sacrifice have consequences, some which can never be foreseen.
The Mermaid's Key: A Novella
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“The Mermaid’s Key” Synopsis:
After his grandfather Theo’s passing, James sets about
clearing and cleaning up his grandfather’s belongings before the estate sale
when he runs into something peculiar. A box made of shells, worn shut with
time, and hidden in the dark recesses of the past. The contents: a key, a brass
heart, a journal and letters that leave behind a glimpse into a part of his
grandfather’s life that James never expected - a world of ancient magic,
witches and wizards, mermaids and a love story strong enough to break any heart.
The
legends are real, partly. Atargatis, the first mermaid, was an ancient witch
thrown into the sea by the hostile and fearful townspeople who didn’t
understand the magic they knew and sensed. What they didn’t see was the
consequences of their actions, Atargatis’ use of magic and the creation of the
mermaid with all of its magical abilities. Centuries later Ariana, a young
daughter of the clan leader, lives her life in torment, torn between her love
of everything under the ocean and the beauty of the boundless sky above. She
discovers Theodore, a human, and falls so much in love that she can’t fathom a
life without him - an ideal that she will go to any length to stand by. What
you think you know is but a small part of a much larger story, one that before
now has never been told. Love is simply a transfer of energy from one of us to
another, all of us connected in a web that we simply label “The Universe.” Love
and sacrifice have consequences, some which can never be foreseen.
DOWNLOAD FOR FREE NOW ON iTUNES STORE:
Monday, October 3, 2016
Joyful: The Pursuit of Life Is On The Road
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Joy In Everything Around Us
Lately I have been consumed by work and stress and life and I have been too caught up to write. It had been killing me. So I stated again. This poem is about the statue of a brass mermaid that is on my nightstand next to my bed. Ever since I got it over a year ago I have had some insane connection with it. Then the other day, in this awesome obscure antique shop i found this clamshell brass key. It was just to perfect. It has started as a poem, and will grow, has already, into so much more. :)
Find Joy in the things that you really connect with and keep them around you, let them inspire you. When something speaks to you it is because the universe is trying to tell you something. Try listening for once. You'd be amazed at what you find.
The Prayer of a Mermaid's Tale
The pressure to just be, was more than she could take
Was more than she could bear, more than she could stand, more than she could tolerate.
Above dreary waves she dreamed of being, of feeling, of loving most of all
Giving up a piece of her sou; I can feel the yearning in her glance, the pierce of her gaze
“Dear Universe,” She must dream, “My Soul, my heart, my very being is torn from within.
Free me of this prison of not so happenstance; let me go and let me free.”
The ancient metal key she wore around her neck, purposefully hidden there in the beautiful strands of her hair and other jewelry,
Was more than just the precious thing it stood to for her; a world lost forever to her, but also a pining love that is eternally lost but not quite forgotten.
“Or forever keep me here; a sculpted figure of brass, a mere treasure now
Only a keepsake, a flash of something once grand and majestic
Something of such happenstance.”
So like this mermaid we must always try to be; filled with the courage of living hope that thrives there waiting under the sea
Dear Universe, We pray, give us the strength to love as freely and as deeply as she.
Just as she, the little mermaid under the sea, willing to give up all to gain the love of her dreams
To sacrifice all, to fulfill her destiny, she swam waters unknown
May that we find the same end of fountains fulfilled and waters traversed.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
The Brass Mermaid
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Joy With Tami #8 - The Magic of Music
Tami is right. Like Jenny before her Tami has seen the importance and value of music in our lives. Just like Tami said, music is powerful; it can heal, it can transform and it can encourage. It is so easy to get distracted by the thousands of little things in life. Music is one way to help lift ourselves up, especially at the beginning of the day. That's the most important time of day to get your mind centered and focused because it dictates the rest of your day as well as your outlook. Do yourself a favor and start the day right. On the other hand keep in mind what you listen to, angry music leads to angry thoughts and an angry mind. Everything in its place, just try to start on a positive note and see what happens.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Joyful Jenny #7 - Mountains & Mountain Ranges
window and remember life goes on."
These are some lyrics to a great song called, "Curious" by Emblem3. It
reminds me that no matter what happens, I have to live my life to the
fullest. You only live once. There are times where you lose something so near and dear to your heart and you just feel like there's nothing else to do. You begin to surround yourself with negativity and think that it's the end for you. I have personally thought that at one point. I lost my grandma in 2012 and I will I admit that it still does hurt me. But I say to myself... Would my grandma really want to see me in tears? Would she like to see me hurting? I don't think so. Therefore, I manage to stay strong. I believe that as long as you stay positive and strong, you can overcome these mountains. Mountains aren't smooth. They have rocks in the way and you have to get over them at one point. So just think of life as a mountain. Having a positive and determined mind can help you stay happy. I know that from experience.
There's always going to be something in the way. But you have to get over it. Get passed that rock in your way. It's just a test to see how much you can handle until you make it to the top of that mountain. Show that mountain that you will conquer it. Strong and ready. Find
your joy in these lyrics in your own way. Say them to yourself every once in a while. You don't necessarily have to look at it the way I do or the way I explained it. But find your own. Everyone has their own view to life. Take yours and put it to these lyrics. It has helped me and I am so glad that I found these lyrics. They always help me through the rough times. It helps me find that joy and positivity that
we should all have.
The Most Precious Thing I Own Is My Wedding Ring
My faith in love began to disappear. In the bright shining lights of Hollywood it was hard to see love anywhere. But, just like that, out of the blue, he appeared. We met online, today something that isn't so unconventional anymore, and hit it off right away. I know from the first night I met him he was the one. I was dating someone at the time, someone I had caught cheating on me more than once, and as I walked my newfound love out that first night I remember turning around the hallway corner and thinking about what I was going to do and say to my boyfriend to make sure I got to see this man again. Maybe it sounds bad, but to go from being treated like crap to being put first is an amazing difference. I never had anyone treat me the way he did. He forced us to move slow and stay friends for a few months before we made a move. And I remember that first move - a night out with our friends, feelings I could no longer hold back, liquor, loud music, a speaker and a kiss. A first kiss. One I will never forget. That started it all.
It was the first time in my life that I felt truly special, really and truly wanted by someone. For someone like me who spent most of my life believing I wasn't good enough to be loved this was something unfathomable. Something so new it was overwhelming. I was diagnosed with bi-polar when I was 17 and it has been a long and rough journey up and down and all around. It taught me to hate myself for who I was and hate the things I did that I couldn't control. I couldn't, and sometimes still can't, separate me from my disease. I see myself as bi-polar and not me. My husband was the first person to see through that and see me for who I really am. I didn't see myself as worthy of anyone's love and I excepted to spend my life alone, always searching for someone who wasn't there.
But I did find that person, or rather he found me. Through all the chaos and the mess, when I was least expecting it, he swept me off my feet and carried me away. I still can't believe it's true. It's so fantastical to me. The downside now is living with the bi-polar while I am with the love of my life. The ups and downs don't stop, they never go away. I can be so mean and uncaring without even realizing it. I can be terrible. I hate it, and it makes me hate myself even more. I cant fathom or understand why my husband has faith in me or even still loves me. No matter how I treat him he takes care of me and loves me and goes out of his way to protect me. I would do anything for him, and I do every chance I get.
Our wedding rings are Tungsten Steel and Meteorite; our love is to infinity and beyond, as is inscribed on the inner side of the band. My wedding band is the most important and invaluable thing I own. It means the world to me, and more. I never thought I would get one, that someone would love me enough to give me one. When I put it on or see it on my finger it reminds me not only of the love that my husband and I share but also that I am worthy of being loved and someone out there thinks so. Yes I know I should believe that myself, and I do to a point, but my disease blinds me to it. This reminder keeps me going when I want to give up. It gives me strength and reminds me of what I have. To everyone out there, single and married, love is out there for you - don't forget. I went through hell and back before it found me, and it was only after I stopped looking. Never give up. Never. This morning my husband left for work before I got up, and after I got up to get ready and went into the kitchen I saw the surprise he had left me. Sitting there on the counter were two notes with a sandwich and chips for my lunch and my coffee ready to be made. I am loved so much and it means the world to me; the best gift in life is realizing someone loves you. Take a moment and show the people you love just how much they mean to you. It will mean the world to them.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Tami Tuesdays #8 - Love Yourself
Tami is exactly right, no one else can love or respect you until you can love and respect yourself. It's not always an easy thing to do, and sometimes it takes a lifetime to learn and master. In the meantime though we have to constantly be working on ourselves and working toward that love and respect. If you can't love yourself, it is impossible not only for others to love you but also to love others. We learn how to love through our relationship with ourselves and the growth that we go through everyday. Life can be mean and tough and hard, we have to shield ourselves from all of that using all of our strength and the tools we have available such as our husbands or wives, friends, family, co-workers and on and on. Know who you are and learn to love that person. If there is something you don't like about yourself start working on changing it. Change doesn't happen overnight, the respect for yourself comes in when you allow yourself the time and patience to keep trying until you do get it right. Never give up, you're worth it. And so is the love you have to share.
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