By sharing my writing (Poetry in particular), a life long dream, I hope to inspire others to go after their dreams and goals.

Saturday, March 1, 2025

The Joy of Spring

Hello,

On the calendar Spring is several weeks away. Yet signs of renewal, rebirth and a reason to rejoice abound. Look around and you will notice the leafing on trees, the flower buds in gardens and the sweet chirping of baby birds.

What are your plans for Spring? Perhaps to start a new garden or travel to a new place. Springing inspires an awakening of the senses, new dreams, and growth.

Our friend the sun appears more steadily and warmly. We spring forward in time, lengthening each day. Which in turn provides renewed energy. I’m ready! More than ever before.

This past winter season has been dark for so many people. The daily news, personal losses, and financial strains have wreaked havoc on so many, leaving deep scars.

Spring can renew and replenish both body and soul. I plan on starting an herb garden and learning to use a new camera. I hope to bask in the sun more often doing absolutely nothing. Simply sitting, observing, listening in a park or at the coast. Ocean waves and seagulls soothe the senses.

Whatever your plans are as we move into Spring I encourage you to move your body, replenish your soul, learn new things, and enjoy yourself! Before the summer heat arrives and we hibernate behind air conditioning.

Ideas: bird-watching, hiking, picnics, camping, painting your home, nature journaling, gardening, walking, decluttering, dancing under the stars, simply resting in the sunshine

Happy Spring all,

Valerie

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Looking Forward

Hello,

Hope everyone had a wonderful, peaceful holiday!

Looking forward to 2025 I am choosing:

To set realistic expectations
To surround myself with joyful people
To complete projects I began long ago
To immerse myself in cozy spaces
To devour books as always
To journey to interesting places
To stay curious and open-minded
To seek adventure and delight
To feed the inner child in me
To encourage the inner child in others
To work hard as always
To set realistic goals
To love God, myself, and others

To be myself,
Valerie

Happy New Year!


Saturday, November 30, 2024

Where Do We Belong?
By Valerie Maldonado
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We are all shaped in different ways
Sculpted over time, day by day
By family and friends
Places and events
Until it seems that we fit in
But what if we don’t?
That’s ok!
Freelance on your own
Forge a new way
There’s nothing wrong
If you don’t belong
On paths created
By those long gone
Stand alone
Stand united
But stand where you feel
Genuinely invited