So yesterday was my birthday 🙂
And I’ll tell you what…if there’s one thing I took away from the day, aside from how special friends and loved ones are, it’s how infinitely beautiful and diverse the culture is in NYC.
Indulge me for a moment.
Yesterday was one of those days that literally goes on forever. I kid you not, I think I saw just about every walk of life in one afternoon.
My friend and I went to The Cloisters – which is a monastery-turned MET art gallery way up in Washington Heights, where we heard probably 5 different languages from the myriad of European tourists taking in our *culture.*
The rest of the day consisted of a walk through The Bronx, getting lost in Spanish Harlem, happy hour at a Puerto Rican bar in Harlem, dinner at an uppity/cross-fit/health nut/vegan place downtown in Greenwich Village, drinks at a sports bar in midtown, and finally, a nightcap with a celebrity chef we randomly met from Spain at a speakeasy in the Financial District.
So. Much. Culture.
It’s safe to say that by the end of the day…my feet hurt.
But there was one moment yesterday that really stood out to me.
It happened when my friend and I were strolling through the Bronx. And for a girl who rarely goes above 14th Street in the Village, being up in 160’s/170’s was a far cry from home.
But one fun fact about me, is that during the first couple years that I lived in the city, I was the lead singer of a latin cover band.
Now I know what you’re thinking: “But…you’re not…”
I KNOW, people.
However, I have seven years of spanish under my belt, and I have an uncanny ear for accents. (Maybe it was all the practice I had as a kid doing weird accents around the house.)
But I digress.
Anywho – as a result of this little musical endeavor, I know all of the latin hits.
So walking through the Bronx yesterday, past all the open air hooka bars with sidewalk seating, blasting the latest latin hits; or the Barber shops and Beauty Parlors where there were groups of ladies or gentlemen congregated outside around a boom box, my ears were having a nostalgic field day.
And as we were walking by one of those barber shops, my all time favorite song came on, called Carnival.
I started singing it to myself, and did a little dance/walk/shoulder thing because…I am *that* cool.
And all of a sudden, this little old man, all of about 5’4″, comes over and starts dancing with me to this Latin hit, surprised that I knew the words. And he was smiling this big, toothy grin -albeit missing several teeth. But we just had this beautiful moment of joy, dancing to the same music. We didn’t speak the same language, but we did speak music. We did speak joy.
That connection was just so genuine and pure.
Riding the subway back down the 150 blocks or so — for 45 minutes — I couldn’t help but think about that frail, little old man.
And I know this sounds cheesy, but I kept thinking about God in him.
I hate to admit it, but from the outside, this man was not someone I would have typically sought out to interact with. I mean, his clothes were worn and dirty, I don’t think he had showered in a couple days. And I mean…I’m big on dental hygiene. But dancing with him – even for just that 8 second chorus – there was such a beautiful light that radiated from him.
That was God inside of him. That was the inherent worth and value and beauty that all of us possess, simply for being made in His image, reflecting His light.
But how many times have I missed opportunities like that, simply because I’ve been deterred by the outside packaging?
Sure, maybe not a spontaneous dance sequence that legit looked like it could have come out of a scene of some Spanish-version of Grease. But what kinds of meaningful connections have I passed by, simply because I was too focused on the outside, or too wrapped up in myself, or my iPhone?
God is all around us. Within us. Sometimes you just have to look past the rough exterior.
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429 responses to “Dancing in Spanish Harlem”
“The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7
(oh and yes, happy belated birthday)
hahah thaaaanks 🙂 🙂
that’s one of my all time favorite verses! its such a comforting verse. thanks for sharing it Brandon . Hugs and love xox
One of my favourite verses
Happy birthday girl!
Thank you so much Kat!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Happy belated Birthday. It’s beautiful how we see God in others. Great share.
Thanks so much David! 🙂 yes! He’s all around us 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Happy birthday 😁
thanks so much Ash!! Hugs and love xox
Happy Belated Birthday! Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks so much Harry! I did, I had a great day!! Hugs and love xox
Happy birthday!!!! 🥂🎉🎈
And, as always, what a beautiful post you’ve shared!! For a minute there it actually felt as if I was walking the streets with you! Sounds like your birthday was phenomenal. Also, I agree with you that the little old man who danced with you had God in him. Amazing. Thanks for sharing!! ❤️❤️
thanks so much!! I think you’re right – that little man was brimming with the Spirit! 🙂 haha Yeah, i’m very grateful to have such wonderful friends. Thanks for stopping yb! Hugs and love xox
I love that little story. It’s great and a lesson for us. It’s interesting that you were a singer, ever thought about taking it up again? 🙂
Thanks so much Simon! I actually still do a little singing now and then on different acting jobs 🙂 But i really do love it 🙂 thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox
That’s good to know, to be able to express yourself like that is amazing and something that should be used. Always a pleasure to stop by 🙂
Love and hugs back xox
aw thanks. Yeah, it’s actually my favorite way to pray too. I turn on worship music, and just sing my heart out — so long as no one is listening! haha 🙂 Hugs and love xox
What a wonderful post!! Happy Birthday!!
Aw thanks so much!! big hugs to you xx
Happy Birthday Caralyn. God’s Blessings as you continue through this life spreading joy and God light.
You are an amazing woman.
Luv and BIG HUGS. ❤️🌹❤️
George
Thanks so much George 🙂 Gosh, you’re so kind to say that. you just made my night. 🙂 sending big big hugs xo
I seldom comment, but I do enjoy your blog. Really appreciate your insights and your honesty. Happy Birthday and may you have many more happy ones. I’m certain I have missed many “God moments” because I was too wrapped up in my own inner world and some times too fearful of letting go and following His lead.
Oh my gosh thank you so much 🙂 That seriously means a lot to me that you would take the time to read my words. I can definitely relate to that fear of letting go. luckily He will never let us fall! 🙂 thanks again! Hugs and love xox
What a blessing to have a birthday full of joy :):):) It’s a blessing for me because you answered a question, I asked on my blog, this weekend. It’s not like it’s long, you know me I post Bible verses. 🙂 The whole blog was a one sentence question, lol, and you answered it 😉 I don’t see that as a coincidence. It was joyous to read your answer. God used you to give me a hug :):) He just keeps on giving to us 🙂
aw thanks Margaret! It was definitely full of joy. I have a lot to be grateful for. Hahah oh good!! I don’t think so either 😉 thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox
Of course always stopping by, wouldn’t miss it 🙂 This was so warming because I don’t know how to word it like you did in your blog…hahaha…All I could come up with is, “do you look for God in every person you see?” LOL :):)It’s wonderful as always 🙂 God bless you 🙂 hugs and love xoxo
I like it 🙂 You asked it very clear. Very powerful. 🙂 And you as well! Hugs and love xox
Happy belated birthday!!! And we are in the same state! At least for now! Thank you for all of your positive posts. I’ve really been enjoying your blog!
Thanks so much Becca! I think so! Good old NY! 🙂 haha thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox
Wow. Happy Belated Birthday. Its been a long while. How have you been?
Thanks so much Mary Job! I appreciate it 🙂 I’m good!! what about you!? Hugs and love xox
Glad to hear that. I’m great too thanks. Xoxoxoxo
awesome!! 😉 xox
Beautiful post…and Happy Birthday!
thanks so much!! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Happy birthday. Glad your day went great.
Thanks Nessa!! 🙂 Yeah, I’m very grateful for such a lovely day and great friends 🙂 thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox
I love this! You are a wonderful storyteller. I could see it in my head and it made me smile. Happy belated birthday, keep shining your beautiful light! <3
aw thank you Steph! what a kind thing to say! glad you enjoyed the piece 🙂 big hugs to you xo
Inspired post! And Feliz cumpleaños!
haha muchas gracias Edward! Hugs and love xox
Happy birthday!!! Where is the LOVE button for this post?
hahah thanks so much Kathryne, that made me smile! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Happy happy birthday!!! Loved this post
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Thanks so much K! 🙂 I really appreciate it 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday, JD!
“But how many times have I missed opportunities like that, simply because I’ve been deterred by the outside packaging?” We can all probably ask that same question of ourselves and discover that the answer is, “Too many times.”
Thanks so much Tony! My dear friend 🙂 I think you’re right – too many times indeed. thanks for stopping by! hope you’re having an awesome summer! Hugs and love xox
Happy birthday young lady.
Thanks Helena! 🙂 I appreciate it! have a beautiful evening! Hugs and love xox
You talked about tequila shots on my birthday in your last post. Now you’ve sung? That’s pretty cool. I’ve walked from Grand Central to Central Park to Battery Park one night. We, couldn’t figure out the…tube. Then, we napped on park benches until morning in Battery. I, wouldn’t suggest it now. Happy Birthday. It’s good to shake it on your birthday. I heard. I don’t shake, well.
Wow! That’s a long way! Yeah probably not. Although battery park sure is beautiful! Hahahahaha I live for the shakes 🙂 Hugs and love xox
I was, on the Mexican border once. There was an all party and everyone wanted to dance with this girl. She grabbed my hand and didn’t let go until morning. I never saw her again. Maybe dancing, the touch, the movement, puts you some place. Like you said, with God in that old man. I try to avoid it, no one is charmed by old men. 😀
wow, sounds like an incredible experience. dance is a powerful thing
In 1927 Paul Valery wrote, ” Poetry, like dancing, is action without end.” Maybe, just maybe, your way with words is an extension of dance or vice versa. We do learn to walk and dance before we write.
We danced that one night and agreed if we were not married by 29 we’d marry. Seemed sensible. She’s been married and divorced twice. Life. Does not give us, much happiness. It is, it must be found. I’m glad you found it while exploring.
Action without end. Deep
Read Hemingway’s “A Movable Feast.” Now, I have a few hours left before I get to get up and box vegetables. The California vegetables always look like waxed fruit. To me. Too perfect.
sounds like a great tuesday
It’s unglamorous, I’d rather be a Latin night club singer.
hahaha 🙂
You see what Pastor Robert Jeffress said in the Washington Post. Ugh. Bible is a kaleidoscope of consciousness but I don’t believe in people that use it to purge others from Earth. That’s what happened to my people.
I’m not familiar with that person, but i’ll look him up. xox
I don’t know. Everyone wants to be right about the end of the world. It’s kind of sick because it’s the end of us.
wow, sobering when you put it that way!
Nuclear war has no winner. It looks like the rapture.
Happy Birthday!! I wish I’d known! So glad you had such a great day…sore feet and all. If they can manage a short walk over to Patreon, you’ll find my comments there.
Thanks Jeff! Yeah it was a a really great day with great people 🙂 yeah – I’m of the camp that hates birthdays and tries to let them sneak by unnoticed. Haha thanks 🙂 Hugs and love xox
It was the worse rendition of “Amazing Grace” I had ever heard. I thought, oh God, how embarrassing! Then God whispered, I don’t hear the voice. I hear the heart. That is when I learned this valuable lesson. Happy Birthday! Don’t think of me being late in wishing you a Happy Birthday. Think of me being the first one to say it for your next birthday!
Haha thanks Mark. Gotcha on the books for next year 😉 Hugs and love xox
beautybeyondbones I nominated you for The Star Blogger Award. http://wordpress.com/posts/daisymae2017.wordpress.com check out my post and your nomination.
Oh wow thank you so much! What an honor! Hugs and love xox
You deserve it
Thanks again Daisymae.
Your Welcome
xox 🙂 🙂 🙂 xox
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Excellent post! And Happy Birthday!
Thanks so much! Hugs and love xox
Congratulations on another trip around the sun! 🎂
Thanks so much Tammi!! 🙂 Yes! Another round we go! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday!!
thanks so much! i appreciate it! Hugs and love xox
Aww Happy Birthday Bella Senorita! How was that? My Spanish only gets used on vacation, meaning we need to take more vacations! 🙂
awww, muchas muchas gracias E! haha it was great 🙂 I think you’re right! bring on the vacation!! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
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Thanks friend!! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday yesterday, Mine is tomorrow. Yay, Leo’s!!
aw thanks! and happy early birthday to you Alexis! have a great one! Hugs and love xox
Beautiful! You have a very captivating smile!!
Dwight
oh my gosh thanks Dwight! what a kind thing to say! Hugs and love xox
You are welcome!!
xox 🙂
Birthday blessings, pastor! Wonderful writing about a wonderful day! By the end of the day, no wonder your feet hurt! You have little feet for all that walking! Bueno birthdayo ! You are the best!!!
hahah thanks Rick, yeah lots and lots of steps that day! thanks so much 🙂 have a great night! Hugs and love xox
It sounds like you had a great day! Finding God, in unexpected places is always a wonderful experience! 😄
Thanks AK! Yes! It was an unexpectedly beautiful and fun day! yes!! Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday! Sounds like an amazing time.
I was a New Yorker for the last two and a half weeks of Bryon’s life. He was at NYP/Columbia so I could visualize when you said “Washington Heights.” Fascinating city but I am not sure when or if I can return.
Thanks so much Kerry. Wow, it sounds like NYC will always hold a special spot in your heart. 🙂 Ah, yes, you know the area well then. Thanks for sharing that. sending big big hugs xo
Everyone goes through a transfiguration moment when they see something divine in someone else that shines like the sun.
So true! Thanks! Hugs and love xox
two thoughts..first Happy birthday! Oh to be twenty one again…secondly, quick story…in 2013 we came to the Big Apple the week before Christmas…we were strolling through Washington Square park and met Larry the Squirrel man and Paul, aka the bird man. We didn’t dance 🙂 but there was an instant connection between Larry and I… It was definitely a divine appointment. Here’s a short clip of Paul https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTJcLs7x-aM Later! DM
Thanks so much DM! Haha 21—that was the best bday present ever 🙂 oh wow! Thanks for sharing. Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday. Great article! “We did speak joy”. I loved that part!
Thanks Billy! Aw good 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Feliz cumpleanos (atrasado)!.. Beautiful message, Caralyn. 🙏 xoxo
Muchas gracias! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Wow, I’d love to have a birthday like that. And that old man must have been really cool. I love it when I meet someone and instantly we have this uncanny connection that would not have been obvious at first glance. I think maybe we come across someone and something happens that we both respond to and suddenly we are on the same wavelength, and it is beautiful. I imagine heaven will be like that. We’ll meet people we missed connections with on earth, the salsa music will play, and we will dance – or some equivalent. And it will be like we knew each other all our lives.
Thanks David, yeah it was a. Eautiful day. I’m very grateful. So true! Same wavelength. I like to imagine heaven like that too. Hugs and love xox
btw, where can i get your book?
I’ll let you all know when and where when it gets released! 🙂 xox
I don’t have the specific URL yet 😉
And thanks for being interested! 🙂 hehe
I been waiting 😉
🙂 x
This is random, but wow, this was a beautiful comment. “And it will be like we knew each other all our lives.” I want to cry! I can’t wait for the Joy of Heaven– when all pain will be done with, and we’ll all eat at the Wedding Supper of the Lamb– together (Revelation 19). Beautiful. ❤❤❤ Even if I never meet you and everyone else in this life, I will never not know you! Can’t wait to meet the believers in heaven! Sorry I just had to reflect 😀 Have a blessed day!
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!
Thanks friend!! Hugs and love xox
Belated happy birthday and many happy returns of the day.
Thanks so much!! Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday! <3
Thanks Teri! Hugs and love xox
Happy belated birthday! It was a beautiful day for a beautiful you. 🙂 I always loved the Cloisters when I lived on Staten Island. So much to see and do in NYC. Hugs to you 💛💛 xoxo
Thanks so much Walt! Oh yeah gorgeous place!! Hugs and love xox
You would probably like Toronto too.Most multicultural city in the world.
Oh awesome!! Thanks! Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday and may the Lord bless you with many more beautiful girl
Thanks so much Chrissy! What a kind thing to say! Hugs and love xox
Well thank you as well….. you are beautiful believe it
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Thanks for the link up! Hugs and love xox
Belated Happy Birthday, Caralyn! It sounds like it was absolutely wonderful! God Bless your new year with many of his richest!
Aw thanks so much 🙂 it was!! Such a beautiful day. I’m very grateful. Hugs and love xox
Belated birthday wishes to you. May you be blessed with lots of happiness and success
Thanks so much friend! Hugs and love xox
I don’t know what it is, but God usually brings a verse to mind whenever I read your posts! Here is the latest. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2. I love your beautiful heart, Caralyn!
That’s so cool! Thank you for sharing that with me! What a. Beautiful verse. Thanks Terese. Hugs and love xox
Happy birthday. Belated one.
May God bless you.
Happy birthday. Belated one.
May God bless .
Thanks so much! Hugs and love xox
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xox 🙂 🙂 🙂 xoxo
Happy Birthday, Sweet One !! I am so glad you enjoyed every single second of the day !!! Good for you !!! What a special story about the dance with the little old man. I could see him through your description. I could feel the beat and see the joy in both of you !! God is indeed within us all !! You are filled with light, love, and God … and you are beautiful inside and out !! I just told your story to my husband. He said, “God bless her!”
God has blessed you indeed. your friend, jan
Thank you so much Jan. Yeah I am so grateful for such a beautiful with good friends yesterday. God is good. And yes He is within all of us! That’s what makes the world a beautiful place. And wow! Gosh Jan I am so touched by that. Thank you with all my heart:) grateful for you. Hugs and love xox
The Cloisters is a beautiful facility, and far enough off the “beaten path” that few New Yorkers get there. One of the other treats in Manhattan is the walking tours of lower Manhattan, usually led by grad students from NYU — you get to see aspects of the City most people never notice. A lot of fun, if you wear comfortable shoes.
NY and NJ are the most diverse areas of the US. One school district in NJ has students who speak one or more of 38 different languages. Diversity gives a vitality that you just can’t find in much of the country anymore.
it really is so beautiful! Oh I love that. I live in lower manhattan, so it holds a special place. thanks Vic! Hugs and love xox
First of all a belated Happy Birthday. You never fail to surprise me with your observations and view on life. I like your spirit of adventure and your wisdom.
aw thanks so much Ian, i really appreciate that so glad you’ve enjoyed hanging out in my dusty corner of the inter webs 🙂 heh Hugs and love xox
Happy Belated Birthday!
Thanks so much Doc! Hugs and love xox
I miss being a short bus ride from NYC, Not enough to move back north but still. 🙂
Peace ~ Bear
And Happy Birthday, ma,am.
thanks 🙂
aw, yeah nyc is a great place! Hugs and love xox
Happy birthday!
thank you so much! Hugs and love xox
That sounds like so much fun!! Happy Belated Birthday!!
When I first started reading your post it kind of made me think of church…. I know weird? These days when we are singing, the lights are low like in a concert or something. I feel like it separates people. I can remember years ago before the whole “experience” thing was going around, and I could make eye contact with people around me. We used to share in the singing of chorus’ and dance (albeit a tamer version). I miss it so much….. to be able to look at someone you don’t know and just “know” what they are feeling, because you are sharing in the moment.
thanks so much Cheryl! oh it was such a special day. oh wow, what a powerful perspective. yeah i miss that too. it’s a beautiful thing. Hugs and love xox
Happy birthday! Sounds like you had a great day!
thanks so much! it definitely was! Hugs and love xox
That is so beautiful, and I am wishing you the brightest of years birthday girl!!!
Thanks so much Laurie! Hugs and love xox
Happy belated birthday!
Thanks so much Colin! Hugs and love xox
Interesting. I’ve only been to NYC about half a dozen times. Once on business in 1970’s, a couple of times to visit with my brother who now lives in Harlem. He used to live in upper East side. During one visit we did a matinee and evening performance at the Met. We saw Cav & Pag and Il Trovatore. Standing room only. Loved doing the opera. Harder for me to get back there these days.
Oh wow sounds awesome!! Yeah NYC is pretty awesome. Hugs and love xox
Every city has some sort of claim to fame. Happy to show you around LA some time.
Thanks Joe! oh gosh, LA — I know I’d fall in love with it! I spent the summer there, and know that if I stayed any longer than that, it would have been permanent! haha Hugs and love xox
You definitely hit on one of the things I love about living in NYC (the culture/diversity), and one of the things I missed when I went off to college for four years. Oh…and happy birthday!
yes! it’s one of nye’s greatest qualities. thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday! Sounds like a wonderful way to spend the day. 🙂
thanks so much, yeah it was a beautiful day! Hugs and love xox
Haha, sounds like quite a scene. I remember my mom introducing me to Celia Cruz. I never cared much for her music, but it reminds me of her.
!Feliz Cumpleaños!
muchas gracias Ricardo! yeah, i just love the tight harmonies in that song. it was really fun to sing with a group 🙂 what a sweet memory. Hugs and love xox
Reblogged this on Church Set Free and commented:
I have had a few birthdays. I know the routine. Decade ones are extra effort all round. In-betweenies are much the same – great fun and special (give or take a few giggles here and a few less giggles there).
Bu I have never written this about any birthday:
“We didn’t speak the same language, but we did speak music. We did speak joy.”
BBB does. Even on her own very special day BBB connects with something that draws me in (and a big bunch of others!). So here is her birthday post. Why not see if she draws you in?
(as always, for reblogs, comments are closed here – BBB replies to every comment – no matter how many there are – thank you)
Thanks so much for the reblog and for such generous words about my blog! 🙂 big hugs xo
You are lovely! 🙂
Shucks, you are seriously too kind. ☺️💛Thanks again xox
Ok I LOVE that you we’re the lead singer in a Latin cover band. That alone *made* this post! You should never enter into another conversation with someone new, ever again, without leading with that! Quirky things like this are fantastic! Now my question is…was anyone Latin in Latin cover band?
*were
hahah thanks 🙂 that’s actually my friends’ opinion too! they all think it’s really quirky and fun 🙂 Yes! I was the only one that wasn’t from Venezuela or Puerto Rico! It was very cool. 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Ohhhhhh and I forgot!!! Happy Birthday!
haha awww thanks again 🙂 x
Happy Birthday, beautiful friend!!! I just love your heart and once again your writing moved mine. Hugs!!! 😄🎊🎉❤
aw, Tonya. Thank you friend. So glad it hit home with you 🙂 i hope you’re having a great evening! Hugs and love xox
Thank you!! 😄❤
xoxo 🙂 xox
My dear friend
Really nice story 🙂
But first allow me to congratulate you for your Birthday you had yesterday – although it comes one day later:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY my friend – may God bless you and keep His protecting hand over you.
Back to the story:
The spontanious way of both you brought out the sparkle of love and light, of God in you both. – There are so many poor people who have to wear even dirty clothes, drink dirty water, have not even a tooth brush – but what they all have: God in them – and this light is shining sometimes when we have an open heart and greet us warmly from human being to human being, or from heart to heart – this was the language of your heart (his and yours) – often our mind does not allow such spontanious ways and our heart are closed then… God can appear to us in all forms and we are sometimes even testet…
Big hugs and again for your yesterday’s birthday
Didi
Hi Didi! oh thank you so much! Yeah, yesterday was a really special day, and Im’ so grateful for that little interaction with that light-emitting man. What a powerful perspective. You’re right – all have God in them. thanks for stopping by. Hugs and love xox
Beautiful Post 🙂
Wish you a very happy birthday dear(belated)….and a very happy new year. I am sure that this year has hiding so many surprises for you…..have a blast and explore them all….
May God Bless You
Stay happy and Blessed 🙂
thanks so much Ankita! 🙂 And God bless you as well 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Hey happy birthday to you! I love this post, I really got a lot from it, I’m going through a phase lately where I am really connecting with people on that level and it’s pretty awesome. I love your work, recovery is so astonishing, we learn so much about ourselves and life in general
thanks friend! I’m so glad you connected with this piece! That’s so great that you’re going through such a positive phase! Hugs and love xox
Hell ya keep on writing, you have a great message, I’m trying to get back to writing just going through a lot right now but I’ll be back at it soon
thanks again. Hope everything’s okay. hang in there 🙂
Yeah just been moving and setting up my new place and trying to get ready for finals and clinicals and school and my big sur backpacking trip, busy but all + things!
Oh wow! That’s a lot! Well good luck on studying and preparing for your trip! Sounds awesome!! Hugs and love xox
Yeah it’s been some long days but thank you so much. Hugs and love back atcha
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Happy Birthday sounds like an amazing day and one where a past talent emerged, who knows, this angel may have been sent to make you realise to let loose and have fun like you used to??
thanks so much friend! Yes, it was a beautiful day! lots to be grateful for. haha I like that thought 🙂 a concrete angel 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Birthdays like this make aging wonderful. I think my favorite line was this one: “We didn’t speak the same language, but we did speak music. We did speak joy.” If only more people could speak joy.
thanks so much Kris! They really do. they make me forget about getting older! haha Yes! here’s to more joy speak! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Although I am not a Spanish linguist by any stretch of the imagination, I am a Korean linguist and will just say “Sangil Chuka hamnida!” I hope your day resides in the forefront of your memories for a long time to come!
ooh cool!! thanks so much!!! Hugs and love xox
Happy birthday dear!! Wishing yo a wonderful year filled with God’s goodness, this will be your best year yet!!!
thank you so much Shalomesq! i really appreciate that 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday!
thanks so much! Hugs and love xox
YES! Terrific message. See God in everybody, and respond to Him. Thank you!
thanks so much Penny! Yes! Let’s do that! Hugs and love xox
First and foremost – Happy Birthday! (I’m not a new follower, but I just recreated myself, so to speak).
And I found this post of yours to be a bit of an enlightenment and I can’t help but remember that his you discuss an ideal that I used to hold as a true principle – the ability to see goodness in everyone. It’s a nice reminder that treating people with kindness and joy and ignoring our human inkling towards judgment is so important, isn’t it?
thanks so much ! 🙂 I’m so glad this hit home with you. yes! Let’s look for that goodness in everyone 🙂 thanks for stopping yb. Hugs and love xox
Happy belated birthday friend!!
The punch line of your post hit me hard.
How many times we look at the outside of the package instead of the inside.
And because of that we miss opportunities to connect and impact!
Rolain
Thanks so much Rolain! 🙂 you’re so right – Same here. My bday resolution is to keep my eyes peels for those opportunities 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Happy belated birthday!!
thanks so much friend! Hugs and love xox
Belated Birthday greetings and thanks for sharing your happy moments specially the one with the spontaneous dancer….brings everything alive!!!
thanks so much friend! yeah, it was a fun moment 🙂 Hugs and love xox
August 6th, feast of the Transfiguration? What an appropriate birth day, many happy returns! 🙂 My second son was just born that afternoon too, so the joy is spreading!
Thanks so much Fr. Brench! Wow, you’re right! that just gave me chills. And congratulations! so exciting 🙂 Hugs and love xox
… a lead singer of a latin band!
Wow,
and Happy Birthday! It sounds like a great evening 🙂
thanks David! yeah, it was super fun! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Happy birthday, BBB! I have nothing to give you than to wish you the best. Many happy returns in total health and prosperity. Hip!!! Hurray!
Aw thank you so much Peter 🙂 I really appreciate it! Hugs and love xox
You’re gladly welcome!
xoxo 🙂 🙂 🙂 xoxo
There you go again.
Dancing is such a beautiful way of relating. All the words get out of the way, everything that we’ve been taught about God and our place in his creation, and we connect at the deepest level to the truth that we were designed to feel his love pulsing through us.
When I used to go night-clubbing, the manager at my favorite spot would defend me against people that complained about the way I danced. He said “Brian, what I see is that wherever you are on the dance floor, that’s where the people gather.” An onlooker came up to me one night and said “You know, I took a video of you dancing and posted it on Facebook, and I got 5000 hits.” One night the lead singer of the band stopped between numbers to say “You know, sir, when you dance it’s like watching pure joy.”
One of the owners came up one night and told me that he never wanted me to dance that way again. So I’ve never gone back.
Someday maybe we’ll be in the same neck of the woods and go dancing together, Caralyn. I’d love that.
Brian
Thanks so much Brian! 5000 hits! wow! that’s so incredible. sounds like you’re a great dancer! I’m sorry the owner couldn’t see that. have a great day Brian! Hugs and love xox
It’s not how I dance, Caralyn, it’s why I dance. Music creates a shared vibration in the spirits of the listeners. I enter into that vibration and bend it towards love. That is my joy.
I’ve got changes in my life that I need to manage, so I may not be active here for a while. If you need anything, drop me a note out at one of my blogs.
Blessings and peace, Brian
I’ll be praying for you 🙂
Thanks, Caralyn, but if you haven’t figured it out by now, I’ll be explicit: that’s a self-referential request.
And, a belated Happy Birthday!
thanks Rajiv! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Great post! You have to be present to notice the Divine Presence. Happy birthday and peace to you. – Bill
thanks so much Bill. yes, and He is always there 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Ah, what a beautiful post! Happy belated birthday, my dear one! 🙂
aw, thanks so much 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Happy belated birthday!!
thanks friend! Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday Beebs. You share a birthday with my middle daughter, who is now Sweet 16!
Blessings…
Thanks Damon 🙂 Oh that’s so awesome! Happy sweet sixteen to her! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Happy birthday! I’m so happy you got to experience a little bit of salsa dancing with God’s beautiful light in another person. I bet the street was shining brightly. I love Celia btw and think it OH SO COOL you were a Latin singer! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful post 💕
Thanks so much friend. haha, yeah, it was a fun little moment. thanks 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday! And thank you for sharing your moment of joy. Beautiful.
Thanks Mary! 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful day! Hugs and love xox
Happy happy belated birthday, my friend! May the year bestow on you health, happiness, and success!
Thanks Vidur! Hugs and love xox
Happy belated birthday!! This was real, and honest! Thanks so much for sharing this and also love what you said about God being inside of us.
Thanks so much friend! 🙂 I appreciate it. Hugs and love xox
You listen to any DJ Khaled on your birthday?
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Cuz he does is win
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Happy Birthday
Thanks so much! Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday Glad you had a special day!!!
Thanks so much! Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday! My birthday was yesterday (The 7th) and I was born in Manhattan – Mount Sinai Hospital. I’m excited that we’re planning a trip there next summer for my 30th birthday. My husband has never been to the city! Since I was born at 25 weeks, my parents took me back to the hospital every year until I was 16. The last time I was in the city was when I was 18 and a senior in high school, and my high school orchestra had the opportunity to play at Carnegie Hall. I have so many memories of visiting the city, and I cannot wait to show it all to my husband next year!
Happy belated birthday! That’s so awesome! That’s going to be a fun trip! Big hugs xox
So young and wise. Yes, God is definitely within each of us, it’s our job to go inside and find God in ourselves and in others.
Oh gosh Larry, what a kind thing to say. Thank you. Amen to that!! Hugs and love xox
Happy, happy, happy birthday! It sounds like you had a wonderful day in that glorious city of NY (i used to leave there 🙂 ).
That moment of dancing with the old man is glorious. Each of us is God within, so true! Funny, I just did a post similar to that. When my mom was murdered, I worked through a lot of forgiveness. One thing I had a tough time with was how we are ALL worthy of forgiveness, that it’s not about deserving – it’s about God’s love in each of us. Even her murderer. If you’d like to read it, here you go: https://forgivingconnects.com/2017/08/04/todays-forgiving-fridays-endless-compassion/
Sending you love. About to go on a “offline” (yes!) retreat on peace with MSIA Spiritual Founder, John-Roger.
Blessings and again, happy bday! Debbie
Aw thanks so much Debbie ! It really was a beautiful day. And that old man was so sweet. I’ll definitely have to check that out. Have a great retreat! Hugs and love xox
Glad you had a wonderful day x
Thanks friend! Hugs and love xox
I hope you had a great birthday. Birthdays are always special, celebrating a life.What a great day!
Thanks,
Robert
Thanks Robert! Hugs and love xox
Happy birthday – keep well and remember you are strong because you are surrounded by other strong people you can draw on anytime you need.
Thanks so much! What a beautiful thought! Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday!!! Thank you for taking us, your readers, on this journey with you! What a beautiful glimpse of God you shared! Made me cry and inspired me to see the world around me with some fresh eyes today!
Aw thanks so much Katie! Means a lot! Hugs and love xox
This was a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! I hope you had a wonderful birthday and you have a blessed year ahead!
Thanks so much! It was a wonderful day. Hugs and love xox
Happy belated birthday! Sounds like you had such a wonderful day. And how cool is that about your history singing in a Latin band.
And you’re right about finding God in people like the man you described. This is how Jesus saw people, connecting with them, and endearing them to His heavenly Father.
Blessings.
Thanks so much Mel! Yeah it was a beautiful day for sure. Amen! We are all dear to Him! Hugs and love xox
I always love reading your blogs! Happy Birthday Gurly!!!! or belated rather…lol. You’re so right, I think we’re all at fault for judging the outward and not the heart of a person. I’m guilty as charged of it. But when you’re able to take notice of it, then we can change and see things totally different. I posted a post today on my FB page that said “Advice ToMyFutureSelf: Be known as the girl who sees the best in people, not the one with the pretty eye makeup.” This week on the page I’m talking about Self-Reflection, so I understand where you’re coming from. I loved the song too. Have a Wonderful Day my Friend! I wish you many more Birthdays and Self-Discoveries…xoxo
Oh my gosh this is so beautiful Roshonda. Thank you so much. I love what you said! Yes! Let’s see the golf. Hugs and love xox
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Wow! Love the way you write!!
Aw thanks Liz!! Hugs and love xox
How wonderful that you got to experience that moment! Happy birthday!
Thanks so much Christine! Yeah it was a beautiful moment 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Happy, Happy, Birthday, to YOU!!!!! How our eyes love to view the outside. It reminds me of what Mother Teresa said, “We must see Jesus in everyone.” You know there was a man in the gutter who was dying and maggot infested. She took him and cleaned him up. Put on him fresh clothes and gave him food and drink. Can you imagine a “maggot infested human being?” As he was dying he told her, “As I die I am looking at the face of an angel.” That is probably what that dear man was saying about you. That is what “joy” is, when we see a face of an angel on everyone. Again Happy Birthday. You know I love ya! God Bless, SR
Aw thanks so much SR! I love her quote about seeing Jesus in everyone. So powerful. Wow. Hugs and love xox
First – HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!
Fun stuff. You got to do a cultural exchange. And it sounds like that’s what it was – 2 ways. I don’t know the Latin hits but you have an instant “in” with people since you do. That must be very fun but it’s also really powerful.
A dental proverb – Ignore your teeth and they’ll go away.
Actually they’ll turn some disgusting colors, smell horribly, then go away causing great pain in doing so. I remember a friend who only had one brown tooth left, one of his top incisors (front narrow teeth). I had only met him a few years before our ways parted, but I remember some of his friends from childhood saying “Remember when he had 2 teeth? Then the other one fell out?” and they laughed him to shame although he wasn’t present.
Teeth are prominent; and they tell a story. Thank you for hearing that man’s story with compassion instead of revulsion. You were (and are) in that God’s hand extended. Loving the unlovely. You teach us all.
-John
thanks so much John! haha that dental proverb is spot on. thanks for your kind words. Hugs and love xox
Wow…this is one of the most uplifting articles I have read. And literally, I had a similar experience but missed God in moment (sad). Thank you for writing and thank you above all for continually reading my posts. One more thing – HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANA! FOR THIS YEAR, I WISH YOU NOTHING SHORT OF LOVE, LIFE, LAUGHTER, GOOD HEALTH AND PROSPERITY. MAY OPPORTUNITIES STREAM TO YOU AS A RIVER FLOWING FREE AND MAY YOU HAVE A SUPERB LIFE MOVING FORWARD. May Our Lord and Savior bless you, keep you, and give you peace. Amen!
aw thank you so much Ish’mael! what a kind thing to say! thanks for your wonderful words 🙂 Hugs and love xox
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thanks for the link up! Hugs and love xox
Happy belated! It’s nice to see God In the most unexpected ways! Thank you for your compassion!
Thanks so much Sophie! Yes! I love when He pops up in the most special of places 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Awesome and wonderful eventful lovely day you have shared with us. That truly was an amazing time with your day being packaged with a bundle of blessings all that time for you; a fun gift from God. I truly appreciate that you have shared this testimony with us. 🙂 Your testimony is a prime example of how God’s blessings can happen in life. There are infinite and countless of ways that God didn’t have to make things happen in a specific kind of way. Example: From you hearing your favorite melody play to the random guy that enjoyed dancing with you, and so on. If he was smiling and having fun also, yes, I agree with you. It could’ve only been God who could make the most awesome days be THAT much brighter. 🙂
This makes me recall a moment that happened for my grandmother’s 70th birthday. She wanted to go to the casino and just enjoy her day and have a good time. We all have, but not more than my grandmother had. Not only did she receive a birthday gift from the casino, but whatever song the band on stage nearby was singing and playing, my grandmother was dancing and she even danced with a guy that just so happened to be entering into the casino with his family. We, my mother and I, told the family how old she turned that day and we were surprised to see he, too, didn’t mind dancing with her for the few seconds of time. 🙂
Great to hear that you enjoyed your outing and your blessed Gift from God that was full of events, laughter, and many, many, SMILES! 🙂 There’s no telling what else He has in store for you in your future, friend. 🙂
oh my gosh thank you so much for this beautiful and thoughtful response! You’re so right — i think God surprises us in the most unexpected of ways. What a beautiful story. Hugs and love xox
Many hugs and love as well. 🙂 xox
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Thanks so much! Hugs and love xox
Feliz cumpleanos. Parece que tuviste un buen tiempo. Tengas un buen ano.
Muchas gracias Julie! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
No problem! I love your posts!
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This was a GREAT read!! I’m still learning about how all this works as I am only a few days in! I’d rather someone tell me I was the naked dancing halftime entertainment at the super bowl than write a blog. One thing i do know is seeing how successful you are and reading this blog post how talented you are at written communication, I’m rediculously humbled that you took your valuable time to read and like my “date her forever” blog. Sincerely, THANK YOU, I needed that!!
Thanks so much Matt! I’m so glad this resonated with you:) haha and thanks for such kind words about my blog! I am so touched! Hugs and love xox
If you so desire, follow along with us, my wife will be writing some as well and she is WAY better than me at this! Also I can’t get to like 5 followers LOL 😂😂 Anyhow, thanks again!! I’ll be following along with you!
🙂 🙂 🙂 thanks again! x
Happy birthday! My own birthday is coming up next week. I went to a birthday party last night, and I’m going to another one on Friday before my own on Saturday, and my little cousins’ birthday party a week from Saturday (boy-girl twins). I know so many August birthdays… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kyn9Es4HoY
oh that’s so exciting! happy early birthday!! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
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thanks for the link up! Hugs and love xox
Beautiful! Really love it when God speaks to us in special moments like these. Happy Birthday! ❤🎂
thanks so much Karen! yes, me too! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Happy belated birthday! Great post. If we all realized that the Lord is in us all we’d have a much better world. We all struggle with ouside packaging.
Thanks so much Tony! That’s so true – I definitely struggle with outside packaging. Hugs and love xox
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Nice! Yes, God and God’s grace is everywhere. Even in the very breath we breathe, of course. Happy Birthday!
Thanks so much Ted! amen to that!! Hugs and love xox
What a beautiful encounter (:
I find the more I know Love, the more I experience Love and allow Love to be alive in me–the more I know the value in Father’s work…. the more I see His face in his children. There’s a beautiful song by Nic and Rachael Billman called Fathers Eyes and it’s so simple and so profound, the final chorus goes, “I look like my Papa; I look like my Papa…” it breaks me apart just thinking about it again because it’s one thing to see Papa in people, it’s a whole ‘nother thing to see Papa in this old peice of work..
All I want to do is see Papa in you, to see Papa in people–to see Papa in his people, in his children. And to hold up a mirror and say “You look like your Papa.”
(Gee whirlackers where did that come from? I’m making myself all choked up up on your comments section)
Happy Wednesday, Caralyn! I’d wish you a happy and blessed new year but I know Papa’s already got you covered on that one (:
Thanks so much Carson! 🙂 That’s so true – love multiplies. it’s so beautiful. I’ll have to check that song out. it sounds pretty powerful! awwww thanks again Carson. have an awesome day! Hugs and love xox
You’re welcome – right back at ya my friend (:
🙂 🙂 🙂 xox
Sounds like your birthday was a culturally diverse blessing. Thanks for the reminder to look beyond the exterior and into the windows of the soul. Possibly you were dancing with Jesus.
thank you so much! 🙂 wow, what a beautiful thought. it really was a special day. Hugs and love xox
Yes, it would be so nice if most people saw each other as God truly sees us. God knows our hearts and doesn’t judge us by our appearances. The heart ❤️ is what is so deceitful. Great post!
thanks so much friend. amen to that – so comforting 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Absolutely loved this!!! Brilliant piece of writing! Thank you for sharing the story of that old man with us!
Thanks so much Craig! Hugs and love xox
That’s awesome! I love moments like that. They don’t happen often enough.
Thanks Kristen! I agree – never enough! Hugs and love xox
I heard one time that there is a law against saying that you don’t speak Spanish while also having been lead singer of a Spanish-language band. I heard that somewhere. Was it my mother? No. My father? No. My sister? No. My dog? No. My teacher? No. The prophets? No. Oh, I remember. It was the aliens!!! No…
hahaha oh gosh, this made me chuckle 🙂 Hugs and love xox
You mock my pain. Every woman I have known is a liar.
Happy Birthday. Beautiful insight
thanks so much Aris J! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
love this!!!
thanks so much Calli! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Happy belated birthday! May God continue to bless and watch over you, my dear. 💖
aw, thank you so much Persia. that really means a lot. Hugs and love xox
God Bless you so for going where you went!!! OK now I know I’m talking wayyyyyyyy out, but next year (June or July whenever it ends up), I would LOVE to show you the places I love to go in El Barrio for food and the music I buy. I know thats so far off!! Its wonderful you went up there. I just hope they can survive. There is so much gentrification of neighborhoods losing their vibe going on, its ridiculous. Its all becoming Starbucks and Dunkin and other chains, CHAINS THAT IN MANY CASES NYC DIDN’T USED TO HAVE OR NEED!! Yes NYC had the big stores (Macy’s, Saks, Lord/Taylor) but those stores “branched out” to the burbs. Now you have burb chains coming in and taking over the buildings that once held so many of the indy businesses that NYC was unique for. The song “Lullaby of Broadway” talks about going to Maxy’s and etc.. for latenight drinks etc.. The Maxy’s and all celebrated in that song are disappearing. You live in NYC trying as many have for decades, to make it and are trying to experience the city. Many now are coming, whose “mommies and daddies are loaded”, who bought them their trendy little lofts in places where its not $$$$$ and trendy to live (Harlem, East Harlem, Washington Heights, The Village, Bronx, Brooklyn, etc..) and wanting NOTHING to do with the culture or the vibe. They complain to city leaders if a place has their music up too high during the day outside their store, because they want it like the burbs, with no vibe and the same ol same ol as they knew it where they came from. I’m not saying NYC should go back to days of crummy crimey horrible neighborhood conditions (in so many of those) but there should be a balance. OK, enough from me. I love that you went where you went and that you loved it all!! Next year!! Even if you bring a friend, or if theres a sig other in your life by then, bring them along!! xoxoxoxo
Thanks Miguel! yeah, it’s so sad how those iconically new york institutions are quickly being bought out and driven out of there! I nearly cried when FAO schwartz closed. And gosh, what a kind offer! that would be so fun if I’m still here! big hugs to you friend xox
Yes, I remember going there on my 1st trip to NYC when I was 12 in 1981. Back then NYC was different. It was a city of business, and many people of many cultures. Tourism was there but it was different. Things were more rugged. Those who DID bring their kids to NYC took them to certain places, like FAO or to the top of The Empire State, or Macy’s/Gimballs etc. They took the Circle Line that went all the way around Manhattan. Now even going to a Yankee game is more dominated by the tourists. Real NYers don’t hardly go, but to Mets or Brooklyn Cyclones etc.. YES, LETS KEEP THAT IN MIND FOR NEXT YEAR!!! TOTALLY!!! XOXOXO
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Happy Birthday Stranger
haha thank you so much 🙂 Hugs and love xox
I have a number of similar stories–unexpected encounters with the beauty of humanity beneath the surface–and yet I still forget (daily!) those lessons. Thanks for sharing!
thanks so much! yes! humanity is definitely beautiful 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Wonderful post! Happy belated Birthday! xo
thanks so much Jenny Marie! Have a great night! Hugs and love xox
What an excellent story and birthday present! Thanks for sharing it. Moments like that make our lives amazing.
Thanks so much Todd! Hugs and love xox
Great insight! I love that we are all created in God’s image. We can appreciate the good in people and give glory to God for His goodness!
Thanks so much! Amen to that! Hugs and love xox
This post really hits the spot! I had a very similar moment in Costa Rica to the tune of “Suave” merengue. So joyous, so spontaneous, so beautiful. I hope you have more moments like this one in the future.
Oh good! So glad you can relate! Hugs and love xox
Aren’t those moments of connection simply magical! Thank you for sharing your moment of human connection.
Thanks so much Tianna! Yes! They’re SO magical! Hugs and love xox
Great post! I love that music is a universal language that we can all share, and I totally agree with you about overlooking the things that matter by being too involved in details and our phones etc. I’m guilty of the same thing!
Thanks so much friend! It really is a universal language! Hugs and love xox
Happy belated birthday !
Thanks so much! Hugs and love xox
You NEVER cease to amaze me lady! Happy birthday!!
Seriously though?? an uppity/cross-fit/health nut/vegan place ??? I am glad you did something MUCH more fun than that!!! (Just kidding, glad it was a great day!)
Haha aw thanks Tony:) dinner was actually terrific!! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
This was such a cool post!! It’s shifted my perspective of the whole day in front of me. 🙂 also makes me want to visit NYC even more!
Aw thanks so much!! I’m so glad! Hugs and love xox
Reblogged this on WordsFromWildflower.
Thanks for the reblog! Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday! I’ve enjoyed following your blog. I can relate with so much of your writing, because I had an ed when I was a teen/young adult. That’s why I noticed your blog at first, but I love your candidness when you write! I always pray for certain people when the Lord brings them to my heart, and you’re one of them! 💕
Aw thanks Valeria! I’m so sorry that we have that in our pasts that connect us, but I’m so glad that we’re both living in freedom! Thank you for your prayers. I means the world 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Refreshing post – living life to the fullest as always! Happy Late Birthday by the way………………..
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Hey again friend 🙂 Thanks so much!! Hugs and love xox
First off, I LOVE LA CARNIVAL! It’s my fave salsa song! And it gets me so excited to move and dance and express myself! Second! You are so right! God is in everyone and everything!!! Whether people are so called Christian or of any other faith, they are infused with God. It is like this: the idea of a ship sunken in the depths of the ocean: while the ship contains the water and the water contains the ship, the ship only contains a fraction of the water while the water contains the whole of the ship. This is a Pete Rollins idea. We are the ship and God is the ocean. Beautiful post 🙂
Isn’t t such a great song?! 🙂 thanks so much Cat 🙂 Hugs and love xox
First of all happy birthday belated anyway. And second of all thank you for such an insightful post to remind us that God is everywhere.
Thanks so much! Hugs and love xox
He gave you quite the birthday gifty 🙂
Yes he did! Thanks Tamara! Hugs and love xox
HAPPY,Belated, BIRTHDAY. Sounds like you truly enjoyed yourself…..”Hold’em Hook”!…BG>
Thanks so much Billy!! Hugs and love xox
Happy Belated Birthday! 😀 God bless you!
Thanks so much!! Hugs and love xox