Whiskey ~ Tango ~ Foxtrot

 Whiskey ~ Tango ~ Foxtrot .....

 

 

 

This is a copy of watercolor art I created...  
FLYING pigs ALWAYS bring me a SMILE.  :)
Debra A. Estep 

Living in the Light - Shakti Gawain

 The quote is from the book....
Living in the Light: Follow Your Inner Guidance 
to Create a New 

Life and a New World, by Shakti Gawain.
The book was first published in 1985, and I'm 
guessing I picked up the book, maybe that year or the next.
9 other books are listed in Amazon.
Miss Gawain lived... 9-30-1948 - 11-11-2018. 

https://shakti-gawain.com/

 

 

The Most Beautiful Stones

 The Most Beautiful Stones .....

 The most beautiful stones have been tossed by 
the wind and washed by the waters and 
polished to brilliance by life's strongest storms. 

There is a whole lot of day to day
BS in our lives we must keep telling ourselves this message.
❤️ I AM BEAUTIFUL ❤️ 

This is watercolor art I painted, and the wording added 
in a graphics program. 

PLEASE feel free to copy and share.... 
I just know someone needs to be uplifted by this message. 
With LOVE 
Debra A. Estep

 

 

Watercolor by Debra A. Estep

 I have been artistic since I could hold a crayon.  :)
Watercolor has always been my favorite, but other mediums too. 

Some see a weed I see MANY wishes . . .   *

“The world calls them its singers and poets and artists and storytellers; but they are just people who have ~never~ forgotten the way to fairyland.”

―   L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables 

 

 

The Day of the Dead — Día de los Muertos

 The Day of the Dead — Día de los Muertos

 Sat, Nov 1, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2, 2025

The Day of the Dead — Día de los Muertos — is not a time of mourning, but of remembrance that glows like candlelight in the dark. It is a moment when the air itself seems to shimmer between worlds, when the scent of marigolds drifts through the night like a whisper from those who came before us.

On this day, families gather not to weep, but to welcome. They lay out photographs, favorite foods, and small treasures upon altars, as if setting a table for love itself. Pan de muerto, sugar skulls, and flickering candles become offerings that say, You are gone, but you are never forgotten.

Children laugh among the graves, chasing the same wind that rustles through paper banners cut with delicate skeletons. Their joy is not disrespect — it is remembrance made radiant. It says that death, though solemn, is not an ending but a continuation — another step in the eternal circle that binds us.

The living speak the names of the dead aloud, because in doing so, they keep them alive. Every story told, every melody played, every tear shed with a smile — these are bridges across time.

And when the night deepens and the candles burn low, there is a feeling — soft, undeniable — that someone stands beside you. A hand on your shoulder. A familiar laugh in the wind. For just a moment, the veil is thin, and love crosses over.

That is the gift of Día de los Muertos: the reminder that love does not die. It only changes form, waiting patiently for us to remember.

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying Our Loved Ones Within

 Carrying Our Loved Ones Within

We carry our loved ones
in the quiet corners of our days,
in the echo of a laugh,
the warmth of a touch,
the gentle guidance they once offered.

We honor them in the life we live,
in acts of kindness,
in passions pursued,
in values held close.

Grief and love intertwine,
and in that weaving,
their spirit becomes part of us,
a steady light,
a quiet, steadfast strength.

Even in our choices,
their wisdom guides us,
a subtle compass pointing the way.

To carry our loved ones within is to honor them,
to let their essence move through us,
shaping the rhythm of our days,
reminding us that love endures,
even beyond presence.

~ 'Carrying Our Loved Ones Within' by Spirit of a Hippie 

 Mary Anne Byrne

~ Art by Serin Alar

 

 

 

When You Remember Me

 

"When you remember me, it means that you have carried something 

of who I am with you, that I have left some mark of who I am on who you are.

It means that you can summon me back to your mind 

even though countless years and miles may stand between us. 

It means that if we meet again, you will know me.

It means that even after I die, you can still see 

my face and hear my voice and speak to me in your heart.

For as long as you remember me, I am never entirely lost."

 

Frederick Buechner

Art: Amanda Cass

 

 

 

 

Never t-RUMP

 NEVER EVER a t-rump supporter !!!!!!!!!!!   EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Calling Back Your Energy

 Calling Back Your Energy

The words below are not mine, but something I had found to describe.... 
calling back your energy.
We freely give away our energy, and sometimes our energy can also be drained.

Somewhere around 20 years ago, I had an online friend say to me...
You are feeling this way because you are an empath.
An empath can pick up and absorb energy. Good and negative type 
energy can be felt by an empath.

I would also suggest looking up.... energetic cord cutting

"The cords are said to represent the emotional ties that bind us to others and can be positive or negative. Cutting cords is a way of releasing negative energy and emotional attachments to others. This can be done through visualization, meditation, or other energy healing practices." 

 

 

What is an empath

AN EMPATH ?

What is an empath? Empaths „absorb” what other people are feeling. Empaths are spiritually attuned, highly intuitive, sensitive to sounds and sensations.

Empaths not only feel the emotions of others in their own bodies, empaths often benefit from a unique connection to the natural world, and particularly with nonhuman creatures.
The natural world provide a refuge! 

Empaths share an amazing bond with animals. It’s one that is built on understanding, care, and unconditional love – and it immensely benefits both animals and humans.
Perhaps animals have empathic characteristics too and that’s part of the reason they’re drawn to people grappling with strong emotions. 

Reasons why empaths connect deeply with animals:
They are powerful conduits of unconditional love! Animals love in a way that doesn’t need any explanation or reason. And, since they’re pretty upfront about how they feel, empath’s know exactly where they stand when they’re around animals. 

Whether it’s to take the dog for a walk or out in the fields with horses, empaths need this type of escape into nature to reconnect with themselves.
Animals teach us about survival – they don’t waste time thinking about what the cat next door said or what their five-year plan is.
Compassion, resilience, bond, bravery are just a few of the qualities that come to my mind (you can continue...).

Since empaths pick up on different energies easily, the effect of being around such calming forces can go a long way in making them feel less stressed or tired.
Even if you just stop to admire deer in the forest or birds singing in the tree, it’s a great way to reconnect with the world and quieten your mind for some much-needed relaxation, because the universe and everything in it is full of energy waves, and they flow through us!