Change
Criticism
Fault
Blame
Acceptance
Surrender
Acceptance
Peace
~ Anita Adams 9/19/2026
Acceptance
Inspirations and Reflections
The Next Chapter
Retirement. ? Sounds lovely, but is it really?
What’s happened to me can really be described like the rogue sock tumbling in the dryer attaching itself to odd things in order to get lost or ONE DAY be FOUND.
I began with thoughts of lots of time for CREATIVITY – Writing, Walking, Photography, Clearing the Clutter from my home, drawers, closets, GARAGE! – Some of this has happened! SOME of this has remained the same or increased with the unwanted ten pounds I gained! Shingles, Cortisol, Grief, Stress, other responsibilities became more demanding. Losing my Mom last July 4th.
Like the sock tumbling in the dryer aimlessly, yet longing to attach itself to something, I am attempting to become comfortable with being uncomfortable and not knowing the direction in which to be at peace and find my NEW purpose.
If anyone reading this would like to share their personal NEXT CHAPTER story, I would welcome how you arrived where you are in one piece with happiness and joy, instead of longing and aimless.
Like the Sock in a Dryer
I stumble out of bed
Go to my Yoga Room
Sometimes to write and pray first
Other times, to move my body
and strengthen my muscles
in an attempt to grow stronger and leaner
My pleas for help from God, I believe are heard
for some reason, unknown to me at this moment
the sock is stuck in my ear and I cannot hear the guidance
Peace to you and yours,
7/25/26 ~ Anita Adams
Missing Sock Mate – Missing Soul Mate ?
Prepare for the NEXT CHAPTER – it’s not as lovely OR Easy as you might believe it to be. As I say this, I realize that every chapter, transition in my life has been a challenge. Change no matter what it is – IS different. Bring a Friend, have a routine, even if it’s small at first, it will help, while you look back at the list of to-dos and hope to’s.
With Love and Gratitude, Anita
BREATH
Finding that which makes one grateful shouldn’t be a challenge
It’s as simple as our next breath.
When tensions rise, I realize I’m holding my breath – why, you might ask
The answer is simple. I’ve suppressed this gift of life and love, (my breath) due to temporary paralysis or tensions. This momentary lack of clarity upon which course of action I should take in my life leaves me breathless?
As I write this, I realize – Prayer is the first action. Waiting for the Answer is the next.
I possess some patience, not a lot especially as I’m aging. I realize the body is taking some hits and needs more attention and the pleasures of life, like driving are not as pleasant as they once were. Causes: Increased traffic and eyesight issues.
I feel like both hands are clutched around a long cord and I hope I will be pulled up and placed back into my life to live with joy,
Prayer:
Dear God, Heal that in me which is broken or damaged and appears to have taken away my joy. I wait. I am here. May I stay and play happily?
Love, Me
Spiritual Connectedness
Our Hearts will always be Connected
I wish you could see the beauty of your Spirit…
.. as its aliveness is illuminated into a vibration of longingness and tone, like an ancient Tibetan singing bowl as its sound begins softly and grows louder with each pass of the wooden mallet until the mallet is removed and all that’s left is an angelic tone that gently softens in the air to a quiet stillness and a knowingness that our Souls and Spirits will ALWAYS be connected even when our bodies are no longer visible to one another, or our hands cannot touch the other;
Our Hearts will ALWAYS sense each other’s presence, each other’s love, and nearness.
~ Anita 2/2026
The Journey
My Life’s Journey
Although crooked like a line in the pavement
Confident that I would make it to my intended destination, I wandered with determination, faith and God’s grace into the darkness and discovered God’s hands reaching out to me time and time again.
Grateful am I to know a loving God. Jesus has always been beside me and his Mother, Mary has never failed to comfort and assist me when I felt lost or fearful. Her prayers joined my own and I felt heard, understood and able to relax into the next venture.
Presently, unemployed, I find myself at one of life’s crossroads, and I wait patiently until the fog lifts and the direction is clear.
Grateful for sight, hearing, touch, ability to walk and lose myself in nature and occasionally my sense of smell. These gifts went unnoticed when I was little and now, I thank God for all of them.
May Peace and Gratitude fill your Heart today and always.
~ Anita 12/15/2025
Don’t forget to Laugh
CHANGE, TRANSITION, AFTERWARDS . . .
The comment
Preparations
New birth
Loss
Retirement
Clearing the Clutter
The Holidays and Celebrations
What then?
A New Beginning emerges
One of your choosing
Guided by the One who guides ALL of your life
Envision, Ask, Pray for Clarity
What emerges? Is it clear?
If it isn’t clear, sit in the waiting place
Make time for attentive silence
To hear the Whisper
Guidance will come in Guidance’s time
Grateful for Faith
Grateful for Patience
Grateful for Love
Don’t forget to Laugh!
@Anita Adams 1/5/2025
Stillness
Close your eyes
Open your Ears
Breathe
Open your Heart
Receive the gift of this moment
the gift of this breath
the wonder that is you
this is my gift.
JC/AA
Spring Returns
Behind the Mountains
The SUN rises and sets
Without a whisper
Through the Earths’ Soil
a Flower emerges
green, first then straight up toward the sun
Red petals bursting forth – a Poppy
Spring Returns
Blue Birds, Red Cardinals, Yellow Finches, Gray Doves, and Black Crows
Visit the backyard oasis to feast and bathe in the water
each Singing their own song
© Anita Adams 4/5/2024
Moving at the Speed of Trust
Born, we crawl
Stand, we fall
Speaking, we stumble
Learning, we fumble
Navigating Life’s Ups and Downs
Weaving side to side, we’re lost
Then, found
Re-membering, we Pray
Our Hearts rejoice as we hear, His voice
Soft at first, listening
We grow silent, sit still
Listening deeper, to the One who whispers to every Heart and Soul – “Trust Me”
Breathing in these words
We remember, this Whisperer is the Father, His Voice guides us
He is ALWAYS with us, and in us
He is Home
Ever present, standing close, awaiting our call, he answers, while allowing us to…
…Move at the Speed of Trust.
©Anita Adams 2/8/2024
Gratitude . . .
for what
for whom
ability to see, hear, walk, dance, speak, move
so much to be grateful for
a home
a room
open your eyes, your hands, your heart
look around
where are your feet
resting on the earth, the ground
©Anita Adams 1/28/2024
Called to Write 