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2016 Calendar
Whispers Of Joy
Text by Ragini—Photos by Ragini & MorgueFile.com
Ragini Elizabeth Michaels
Ragini Elizabeth Michaels—© 2016—www.RaginiMichaels.com—425 462 4369—Photo by Ragini
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January 2016
Whispers Of Joy
I used to have a bad attitude toward winter— until I realized it always played host to the
annual summit of birth and death.
Winter gives them room to run in wild abandon through the cold and dark—
spreading their hues of reddish wine and green beginnings of luscious futures
yet to come.
I imagine them huddling together—lost in their mutually thrilling vortex of creativity.
It must be a pretty joyous collaboration. It certainly results in the bountiful and
enticing sophistications of design we call spring.
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When my eye catches a bird
resting its entire body on the highest and skinniest
limb of a tree,
I am struck with awe . . .
and an odd shiver of joy.
The next time I’m out on a limb,
I ‘m going to |remember that
bird . . . and trust my capacity for equanimity
will leap forth and
keep me balanced too.
February 2016
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My eyes love anything that
will grab hold and
magnetize their gaze.
But I’m a bit nosey.
What is this mysterious pull
out to gain?
Perhaps Life just wants to
capture our attention.
Apparently,
the ‘why’ of it
is left for us
to cleverly
surmise.
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March 2016
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April 2016
Whispers Of Joy
Earlier in life, I thought my
heart could be
broken—and so it was—
several times!
But later on, I discovered
my truest heart was quite
comfortable with my tears.
It knew to simply hold
them with love and
compassion until they
disappeared into thin air.
What joy to discover
this heart of mine
is so much sturdier—
and loving—
than I ever
considered
possible.
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MAY 2016
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Juicy. I just want juicy!
The juiciest offerings of Life every day—all day!
Sounds fun, doesn’t it? But I know better now.
The minute I go after juicy,
wisdom reminds me dry will inevitably show its wizened face.
So I’m settling on the
sweet taste of joy instead.
It comes most easily when I look Life right in the eye and boldly say,
“Ok. I accept you just as you are!”
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When the sun shines so brightly, I feel
a bit shy.
Not sure why, really.
But I honor the pull to hide out a bit— not be quite so brazen in
revealing my
beauty.
Maybe it’s because it took me so long
to find it.
Maybe I just want to keep it close for awhile
and enjoy
its wonder
all by
myself.
June 2016
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July 2016
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August 2016
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Every once in awhile, I
hear a symphony playing.
It can be some pretty
stunning stuff.
But there are never any
musicians around.
And no one else
seems to take notice.
Perhaps it’s the
flowers singing—or the
ocean harmonizing with
the tides.
I think everything in life
has a voice.
Even me.
Maybe it’s my own
divine melody playing
just for my ears to hear.
Wouldn’t
that
be
ever
so
sweet?
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September 2016
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I used to prefer solitude over togetherness.
Sadly, I hadn’t a clue how to be a part
of something—to belong to it.
But lately, the diversity of colors, shapes and sizes Life creates has somehow touched my heart.
I think it’s the joy of seeing
individuality remain alive and well— despite the sea of overwhelming
sameness in the backdrop.
Seems my fear of togetherness has dissolved—now that I know
belonging doesn’t mean I have to be like everybody else.
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October 2016
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November 2016
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Could it be true the ocean
lives inside each
drop of rain?
Is it possible the world
we live in is actually
inside each of us?
It’s quite a twist in
perspective to grasp these
seemingly absurd
possibilities.
But I have to share
I find an awful lot of
joy and freedom—almost
instantaneously—
when I do
give it a try.
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December 2016