Dear Books

Dear books,

I love you. Thank you for being in my life and taking me to so many magical places.

Much love,

Chess

Dear Intuition

Dear Intuition,

You are something that I hope for, wish for, dream of at times.  I constantly am searching for you and asking you to visit me.  One day I hope to find you, though the more I read, the more I think I need to just relax, that you are already within me.

Maybe there are times when I don't realize it is you, but I make the right decision anyway.  Maybe there are times when I'm looking for you and expecting something else.  I certainly do that enough with other things in my life.  Maybe you are more like wisdom than some supernatural power.

Regardless, I hope to someday be friends.

With all my love,

Chess

Dear Morning

Dear Morning,

I know we haven't always gotten along well.  I'm much more of an evening person really.  However, over time, I've come to love the sun rise, making it easier to love you, as long as it isn't too early.

I'll probably never be a morning person.  I'll probably never like exercising in the morning, or even morning yoga.  However, I know you will always be there; one of the constants in my life.  For that, I'm thankful.

Something I hate more than early mornings is change.  Every time something remains the same, I experience a little less anxiety.  Even though my Monday mornings can be anxiety inducing, the sun rise makes life a little easier.

Much love,

Chess

Dear Feet

Dear Feet,

I know you work hard to keep me moving. You make it possible for me to dance and to do yoga.  You make it possible for me to go on walks with my dogs, my coworkers, or my friends.  You take me to beautiful places, and meetings where I can exercise other parts of my body.

I love to show you affection when I can.  A home pedicure every so often and loving licks from the dogs at other times.    I love looking at you and seeing the beauty therein.  I think you are one of my most beautiful parts of my body, even when you have a bruise because I dropped a book on you.

I do my best to keep you warm with heat packs, blankets, and even thrusting them on my husband sometimes.  I do my best to let you breathe, especially in the summer when it is hot out.

For everything that you do, I'm truly grateful and I hope I show you that gratitude well.

With lots of love,

Chess

Dear Home

Dear Home,

The place that makes me feel safe and loved.  The one true constant in my life, right now.  I can come home and relax after a long, hard day of work, but also invite people over and share my space with loved ones.  Allowing me to feel independent most times.

There is room for my dogs, my husband and me.  Room for the things that are important to me. Room to sleep, eat, and read.

When we bought this house in 2008, I never dreamed of how important it would become in my life. We spend many hours and a fair amount of money making it a home.  Well lived in and comfortable, warm and welcoming.

I know I could do more to maintain this home.  A little more maintenance here, a little more cleaning there.  Things to keep working on as time goes by.  Regardless, my home is loved, for all its faults.

Regards,

Chess

Dear Love

Dear Love,

You are what makes the world go round.  You make people feel special and welcome.  You are the support we need when we are feeling down, and the connection to others when we feel alone. You are the happy, licking puppy who is exuberant that his owner is home.  You are the bond between a couple, despite all their troubles.  You tie families together, most often described as dysfunctional. You are also the kick in the pants we need to get the ball rolling.  You are the hands that catch us when we fall.  Surely without you humans would perish.

For me, Love is the Tribe of Women in my life.  The unconditional support from all the special ladies in my life.  There is no bashing of each other's bodies.  We see the beauty in each other, physically and spiritually.  We share in each other's strife, but also in our joys.  We provide for each other when someone is lacking.  We cry for each other when someone is hurting.  We share our knowledge so that we can all grow into the best we can be.  We are the best cheerleaders.  We test each other to help ensure the growth.

I'm grateful for every one of these ladies in my life.  I know I am loved, and that makes a whole world of difference.

All my love,

Chess

April Love

 I am participating in a challenge hosted by Susannah Conway called April Love 2016.  The idea is to write a letter each day based on the prompts in this picture.  I might post some of my letters here, though some may be too personal for that.



However, in an act of love, I'll be offering half price drop-ins at my studio for people who bring friends.  So instead of paying $10 each, you and your friend get one hour of yoga for $5 each.

Namaste my friends,

Chess