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Kindness Matters Series, Steps to Awaken Your Inner Force

Angels Cry When the Heart Sighs…

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Angels cry when the heart sighs,

sometimes one must say good-bye –

love is painful when one-sided,

our hearts cry out, it hurts our pride.

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When you find you’ve tried without luck

let things flow by –

sometimes there is change, sometimes not

and we divide

when we are faced with love denied.

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With a closed heart, love has no where to go,

who can say when the roads meet –

keep safe your heart of gold.

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We swallow our pride, swim against the tide,

and keep to our own tribe.

Once again, it seems, we’ve been taken for a ride.

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No one can help those preoccupied,

no need to worry to stay on their good side,

life’s too precious to be pushed aside.

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Sooner or later you’ll begin to confide

and once again hit your stride,

no need to stay down and hide –

you know your strength is deep down inside.

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With each coming day you’ll be satisfied,

that life is wonderful and becomes beautified –

you’ll feel purified from those your love was denied.

No more living on the wrong side,

always remember to confide in him divinified.

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Soon you’ll be on the upside

and have amplified your life’s purpose –

It’s time to realize that and shine with pride.

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You are perfect in God’s eyes:

he always sees, always hears

and always cries your tears.

He wants to help you see each sunrise

as an every day surprise!

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…Angels cry when the heart sighs…

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Blessings,

Evana.

Kindness Matters Series, Steps to Awaken Your Inner Force

Create Love 💖Alive!

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“To be or not to be – I am.

To see or not to see – I can.

To love or not to love – I do.

To live or not to live – I will.”

~ E. Lang

If you are a creator,

you are a part of creation,

so let’s spur a creation nation.

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Only if you’re impatient

with yourself and others

you will feel alienation.

Alienation is like isolation

against association,

deviation from liberation.

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You’re either part of creation

or part of destruction

in the making,

no need faking:

truth thinking leads to leading

but most are blindly agreeing

without looking,

and without seeing.

To be or not to be – I am.

To see or not to see – I can.

To love or not to love – I do.

To live or not to live – I will.

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Don’t agree that all is true

when it goes against me

and goes against you –

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We are all here for a short time.

Time cannot be bought –

the clock chimes.

God wants us to stand up

for what we believe

not blindly be deceived

and follow someone else’s lead.

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We are all meant to lead,

leaders make leaders

our need is to believe –

we stand up for what’s right

even when not well received

from those uptight.

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Those who at first we falsely perceive as bright,

then somehow plow right through the ✋ stoplight

as we regarded them as polite without foresight.

Those that enjoy attention from the spotlight

until we feel no delight in the plight of a snakebite.

To be or not to be – I am.

To see or not to see – I can.

To love or not to love – I do.

To live or not to live – I will.

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Don’t agree that all is true

when it goes against me

and goes against you –

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People are easily convinced

without using their own minds

letting other choose and not resist

to dismiss the unfixed

and continue confined in a bind.

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Quick to react, quick to judge –

so much easier not to budge,

to not think on their own

and also quick to raise the tone.

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Much harder it is to keep our calm,

God’s comfort acts as soothing balm

as he holds us in his palm

as our savior and strongest hold

keep safe your heart of gold. 💛

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To all with him console:

🙌 May your most beautiful 🌺 life unfold!

To be or not to be – I am.

To see or not to see – I can.

To love or not to love – I do.

To live or not to live- I will.

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“The most beautiful thing you can do today? Make someone feel like they matter. Not with money or fame, but with your heart.” ~ Author unknown 💗

Keep Love, Be Love and Live in Love!

God’s blessings,

Evana.

Steps to Awaken Your Inner Force

The Creative Life Force…follow your heart to the son’s shine!

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When you know

you’re not always

gonna be around;

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You just gotta gotta gotta do

what you neeeed to –

Daddy said:

“Do what you can’t live without,”

so get to work and stop the pout.

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Many a day seems like

we’re waiting to get back –

back to our masterpieces

so we don’t lose track.

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Lose track of who we are inside,

lose track of the plans and dreams alive.

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Alive we are most when at work

deep in thought in overdrive

trying so hard to thrive

and always when getting back to it

having to revive what we are living inside,

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Every time it seems I try –

I start, I begin.

It starts as a thought, a reflection,

a vision that’s full of meaning.

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I get in second gear,

get all excited –

and then –

then duty calls

to go –

again.

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We are all living it.

it’s in the life of artists,

dreamers, creators,

writers and music people.

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In everything that is created,

God is there so elated,

being patient in our court,

cheering us on in support.

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When we get back

to our expressive work,

what comes natural to us.

again he is there

always in his ways

he is there for us,

this we can trust.

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We are closer to him

when we do go(o)d works.

He works through us

and helps us through too.

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The older we get,

the more we may

understand –

ourselves and him

if only we let it in.

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The paths we chose at first

may not be the chosen ones.

but if we find it –

what’s ours and begin

to go where it takes us

with no thoughts of a win,

where we feel the most

heart pull and strength

from within,

that’s the place you’ll be in tune

without being plugged in.

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When we figure out how

we can help others of sin,

God’s road may come with some spin,

to him we’re all his children akin

so find your place within.

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The push, the pull, the tug,

the struggle is real.

God asks us to give it to him –

surrender and kneel.

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The guidance we need is right there

as long as we follow his light,

for his children he always cares,

his light shines very bright!

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He won’t ever let you down,

goes where you do

knows all the towns

and can shine through You too.

Be blessed on your journey,

you’re loved more than you know,

remember with God

you’ll be ever aglow!

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Blessings,

Evana.

Steps to Awaken Your Inner Force

“Dance to the Beat of Life with the Spirit of Youth” ~ Author unknown

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Try a New Rhythm of Life…

Try a new rhythm of life:

Be the Light!

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Stop, think and reflect,

then rise with respect.

Let go when you feel triggered,

You know there’s something much bigger –

than ourselves.

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Learn to be humble and aware of your emotions,

don’t resist to work through them

and just go through the motions.

When you feel a heightened stress,

it’s time to stop, think and reflect.

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It’s time to try a new rhythm,

try a new rhythm of life:

time is wasted with criticisms,

every day choices

are your own decisions.

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Let go and feel the beat,

let go and tap your feet –

let go of your inhibitions

and get yourself into condition

to be driven by ambition

and create NEW traditions

always through a mission.

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Rise n’ connect through common ground,

be duty bound all year ’round,

let’s make booming ground for the world’s best sound!

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Be done throwing your weight around

and aim for thriving ground,

it’s never too late

to turn around.

It’s never too late to be your best

first rate –

transition into the new rendition

of the new improved You,

“in for a penny, in for a pound” –

be all about it

to shift your ground.

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It doesn’t hurt to change your perspective,

the one you’ve held onto to protect you.

Do we realize that it’s actually neglective?

Of your true needs misconstrue.

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Think of how you see things,

your perception –

is it time for a new rhythm of life:

always think higher, it’s super effective,

let’s all work together

for the best possible projective!

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Stop, think and reflect,

let go and feel the beat,

rise n’ connect –

it’s never too late

to try a new rhythm of life,

be the light!

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Blessings,

Evana.

Steps to Awaken Your Inner Force

Glide or Fly…and the Garden of Evana

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Whether you glide or fly,

don’t let nature’s beauty pass you by.

Photo courtesy of Fernando Gonzalez 💖

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Glide

or

fly

like a bird

in the sky.

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Should I glide,

or should I fly,

pump my wings a little bit

like pedals on a bike –

don’t quit.

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Should I glide,

or should I fly? –

Force like an engine’s power

every day and every hour –

be careful to not be misled.

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When you need to take a break,

glide a while

just let things go

for your own sake.

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Rest to perch on a branch,

use “God’s time” to reflect –

some things take time to figure out

listen to songs of nature to reconnect.

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Should I glide,

or should I fly?

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Set your mind free

of the overwhelm pattern

to release your new mind

from all the chatter

after receiving

nature’s gift of wonder

in a generous lather.

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Do you remember as a kid

riding up a hill?

It can be constant climbing for a while

until you improve your skill.

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Many things that one loses

can be rebuilt –

persist to be enriched

and flip your script.

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When it comes to personal growth

resist to just float instead devote –

Look up and promote your best self

imagine that you’re making an oath

to yourself to lift and shift not drift.

Keep faith, hope and your will

and you can refill

your cup of love

and let go of thoughts of ill.

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Everything that goes up

also comes back down,

keep your feet firmly planted on the ground.

Everything that gets planted –

grows to expose that what you compose.

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Things that are buried

eventually come to surface

so live with purpose and let your best flow.

You can smell it from your nose

and feel it in your toes!

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The energy that surrounds us is ours

let’s use the time we have to empower:

clear our minds of ill and use our hours

to make space for the most beautiful flowers.

Practice planting super healthy seeds

to grow our best possible garden of life indeed!

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Chaos and Inflammation

is in many a nation –

time to manage better control

of what we accept

into our mind, body and soul.

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Should I glide or should I fly?

Is up to you to know

which way is up,

think higher and fill your cup.

Within your soul you know what’s right,

within your minds depth it all aligns,

listen to these inner truths

and you will soar in flight.

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When it’s time to start your day,

you’ll have all the strength God gifted us with

so chose the better way!

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Love, Peace and Kindness,

Evana.

Steps to Awaken Your Inner Force

Which Shoes Shall I Choose?

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Which Shoes Shall I choose?

Which plan do I follow?

Should I just pick a pair,

do I dare?

 

They say if you walk a mile in another’s,

you learn to care.

 

Opening up to other’s views

can be like stars that spike –

radiating from bright light.

It can help loose ties bind

and restlessness of minds –

by stepping into shoes of those ill-defined.

 

They say if you walk a mile…

 

Three sides to every story,

the truth from each is somewhat skewed.

It is a human trait, but time to clean the slate

and change our world anew.

no matter what’s on your plate,

peace of mind awaits.

 

We’re all the same right from the start

and it’s never too late to take our weight

and let the pressure deflate

love is in our fate,

peace of mind awaits.

Can you relate

to wanting to please others

trying to create

the mold they’re desiring

not welcomed to debate?

 

Instead of filling someone else’s shoes;

walk in your own, it’s not rude

no need to complicate, no need to change

your mood to rude in a high magnitude

 

They say if you walk a mile…

 

Instead of die while trying

eventually we’re left realizing

it’s up to us finding

what makes us us and

there’s no need for hiding.

 

If not looked within

to find ourselves redesigning,

we may stay stuck in other’s shadows

never quite shining.

 

Enjoy what you do,

do what you enjoy!

Go ahead and let it annoy

those who have no reason to employ

their conflicted minds of your perceived joy.

 

Blaze your own trail

path of fire –
find your dearest desire

and take your journey higher.

 

Blaze your own trail,

clear your own path,

no need to be a wiz at math,

don’t question, stop stressin’

the world needs your expression.

Anytime you come and go,

enter and leave –

make it count and

make it heard,

leave an impression,

share your good word

soon you’ll have this world stirred.

 

Make it an obsession

through confession

and always keep addressing

that what’s stressing.

It’s not important what’s in your possession,

but it is to freshen your lesson

in perception.

Set a goal, one at a time –

keep a meaningful purpose in mind,

find some friends you can trust,

don’t let your passions turn to rust.

 

Let it out, make a plan

you surely know you can

it’s time to strategize and realize –

keep your eyes on the prize.

Keep shining bright with all your might,

Evana.

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New Year, New Stars ✨!

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“Me and My Guitar 🎸”, a Song I wrote, a Dream came true!!!

I never owned a guitar, but imagined it with a poem I wrote in my 20’s.

But first, here’s a snapshot of my story…

I’ve been writing poems and songs since I was in my early 20’s. Before that, I enjoyed writing short stories in the closet, (at least my late Mom always told me that’s where she found me writing 😁). I was born in Adrian, Michigan and spent my early years of Elementary School in Onsted, Michigan, also known as the “Gateway to the Irish Hills.” It’s a small village located north of Toledo, Ohio and south of Jackson, Michigan. I was fortunate to be able to travel with my parents who both worked for the Armed Forces. As a dependent daughter of the Armed Forces, I grew up in Southwestern Germany. In German schools, I participated in choir, video, cultural dance and drama.

As a creative person with a good imagination, I have always been fond of the expressive arts. To share my love ❤️for writing ✍️, music 🎶 and the arts 🎭 🖼️, I manage a blog in which I aim to inspire people to find their own inner force by expressing themselves through these channels. My career experience includes working as an administrator, program instructor, paraprofessional and assistant director. I have experience in working with physically- and mentally challenged adults, autism in children and dementia in Seniors. I have a B.A. in Communications from Siena Heights University and am planning on continuing my education moving forward.

I recited my poetry in various places including the Sand Bar Cafe in Manitou Beach, Michigan, Hooligan’s in Adrian and Club 223 with great success and motivating feedback. My inspiration for my first published poetry was initiated by my late Mother when she told me about a contest in our local paper, “The Daily Telegram.” My parents had a farm between Adrian and Onsted, Michigan. I felt moved by nature since the difference from living in a more crowded country versus one like the US helped me appreciate nature and freedom that much more. The stark contrast of culture, lifestyles, leadership and living is profound.

Fast forward to today, I’ve been back from Germany for over 25 years and, after having three sons and finally feeling somewhat more settled in life, I am ready for my next adventures. I’ve had some health issues and roadblocks like everyone but since the dust settled, I am rising through the rubble and looking up.

Writing, Music and the Arts are always helpful and therapeutic to me so I aim to share that with the world in my work and inspire others to take a shot into the expressive arts: writing, music or the arts. I’ve been managing EvanaLife.com since around 2017 and boy do I love it and everything it is. This year, I am finally ready to publish in print. It is a force, it is a catalyst and it will grow exponentially.

Now to how I got my guitar…will be in my next post

…Stay tuned

Blessings,

Evana.