Pamela Leavey

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On The River: Reflections

It’s a beautiful day here on the river…

As I sit here at my desk, to my left I see the river sparkling with a fervent, intensely brilliant reflection of the sun. Not a cloud in the sky, with my desk facing south, the sun sits at 11:23 outside of my window.

To the right of my desk, outside of the bay window in which my desk sits, I watch as the ice floes float down stream, creating ever changing patterns.

Housebound as I am for a few more days, I am re-minded every day how blessed I am to live here on the river with my slivers of river views that constantly fill my heart and soul with love and gratitude.

The mighty Merrimack River is rooted in my body, mind and soul. As a small child I grew up along the river in West Newbury. At eleven, we moved to Newburyport and short walk to the Chain Bridge area.

It was one year after moving back to this area (a little over 3 years ago) when I realized that more than anything in this breathtakingly beautiful estuary, abundant in Mother Nature’s gifts, it was the river that most spoke to me.

She lifts me up, she carries me in her bouyant arms, like the mother and she lets my heart and soul float in her love.

(Photo: Winter On The Merrimack River ~~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2012)

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My Evening Sky: Shades of Spring

Last week on a rare sunny day here along the Merrimack River I was outside with my camera, watching the birds in my yard. The sun was slowly sinking to the west and the light on the new Spring leaves caught my eye and my lens.

I love the Shades of Spring

The red maples are among my favorite trees and I’m blessed with two old beauties in the front of my house: (more…)

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Daily Affirmations: Around Every Corner

Around every corner, hidden among the rocks, stones, and leaves of a tree, there are hidden gifts that when discovered bring joy and gratitude. Today, I will strive to take time to look for the hidden beauty, not just in nature but in all things. ~~ Pamela J. Leavey

(Photo: Cardinal Hidden in the Maple Tree ~~ © Pamela J. Leavey 2011)

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Food For Thought

“Being is the practice of gratitude and compassion. I am alive only in the degree that I am moved by the tidal rhythm of receiving and giving. I am a gossamer curtain hanging in a window separating time and eternity, blowing back and forth in the everlasting breeze.” ~~ Sam Keen: Hymns To An Unknown God

(Photo: Plum Island Center, December 2010 ~ © Pamela J. Leavey)

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Daily Affirmations: Give With Gratitude

My commitment to giving and sharing are invaluable! I give with gratitude! ~~ Pamela J. Leavey

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Daily Affirmations: Abundance

When you acknowledge the abundance in your life it opens up avenues to create more. Abundance is not a just about money and things, it’s about all the love, all the good in your life. Those are the true riches of life…

My life is rich with abundance. I have so much to be grateful for. Today I will share my blessings of gratitude and joy with all whom I meet. ~~ Pamela J. Leavey

(Photo: Dory at Joppa Flats, August 2010 — © Pamela J. Leavey)

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