111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression
Day 95: “Childish” Moments
The moments that matter most
Are those that touch the heart and the spirit
Most of them occur thanks to my nieces and nephew
Children’s laughter sends my spirit soaring
While their cries tear at my core
They smile and scream my name when I walk through the door
And latch on for dear life and wail when I head for the exit
They cuddle up next to me on the couch
As we watch a movie, they each rest their head on my chest
And I feel love in its purest form
No adequate poem could ever do justice
To the gifts my beloved nieces and nephews give
I love them all and treasure each moment I get to spend with the little loves.
**I am an Artistic Spirit! For most of my life I’ve used the creative arts as a source of spiritual exploration and healing, even though I didn’t always do so consciously. Sometimes I was the instrument creating the art and other times I was on the receiving end. The connection between art and spirituality is so significant in my life that it’s infused into everything I do. I love music, theatre, television drama series (daytime and primetime), and creative writing and find fulfillment in artistic expression of various sorts: singing, acting, and jewelry design. Throughout the next 16 days, I’ll delve into how all of the above strengthens my spirit and has saved my life on more than one occasion.**
Kelly Deeny 