Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy;
Psalm 98:8
He was criticized for abandoning his party. He was fierce competition for the Democrats. Progressive? A bull moose. He was my age when he gave his speech that night in 1912. Theodore Roosevelt spoke of morality, responsibility, and compassion—not of his other opponents. Some say if he couldn’t rule, he would ruin. Injured pride and greed? Was he crazy?
He defied hardships and lost himself in danger. Theodore wasn’t a stranger to loss. On Valentine’s Day, at the age of 25, his mom, Martha, died of typhoid fever. Eleven hours later, his wife, Alice Lee Roosevelt (two days after giving birth to his daughter) died of a kidney disorder.
He faced his fears and the frontier. Inconvenience and hard places kept his body and mind free from aches.
Defeats, tragedies, obstacles, and weaknesses only grew his grit. Adventures in the outdoors and willpower quenched Theodore Roosevelt’s thirst for greatness.
It wasn’t any surprise to his 2nd wife he would break away again…to a punishing adventure. Punishment through physical challenges or punishment to himself for the pain and loneliness?
“On the banks of the River of Doubt, the same unyielding will and thirst for achievement brought him face to face with the absolute limits of his strength.” (Millard 2005)
“After his humiliating election defeat in 1912, Theodore Roosevelt set his sights on the most punishing physical challenge he could find the first descent of an unmapped, rapids-choked tributary of the Amazon. Together with his son Kermit and Brazil’s most famous explorer Candido Mariano da silva Rondon, Roosevelt faced an unbelievable series of hardships: they lost their canoes and supplies to punishing whitewater rapids, and endured starvation, attacks, disease, drowning, and a murder with their own ranks. In the end, three men would die, and Roosevelt would be brought to the brink of suicide, but the expedition accomplished a seemingly impossible feat, and changed the map of the Western Hemisphere forever.” (Millard 2005)
“Who hears the rippling of rivers will not utterly despair of anything.”
Henry David Thoreau
For those of you familiar with President Roosevelt’s life, you might know of the tragic death of his son, Kermit (who accompanied him on this river trip). I was once in despair. It’s not that I didn’t want to be HERE. Just not in pain. Mental Health is not a disease. It is part of all of us. What flows through us and gives us hope? How do we face challenges and ride the rapids? How can we recognize the need for utter relief and build resiliency?
Resilience is the residency of Christ in my heart. The rapids we face are the battles for our hearts.💛
Days of floating the Ozarks’ rivers flow through my soul. Tranquil tributaries turned to raging rapids at times. The gushes and torrents were tough teachers. My resolve to rally runs like rivers. Droughts will deplete. Rainfall replenishes. Floods forge with my faith. Rivers rally my resilience. There’s healing in hard times-continued creek crossing despite crisis.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you…Isaiah 43:2
“The life of God is described in scripture as a river–a powerful, gorgeous, unceasing, everrenewing, ever-flowing river.” (Eldridge 13).
“When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you. A joy.” Rumi
Our Creator can calm currents. His love and grace will flow freely through the tributaries of your heart. 🩷
May the river of life from God flow in and through us and take residency of our hearts.
K.L. Hale
I will make rivers flow on barren heights, and springs within the valleys. I will turn the desert into pools of water, and the parched ground into springs. Isaiah 41:18
“Love is the river of life in the world.” Henry Ward Beecher
“Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.”
Norman Maclean, American author, from “A River Runs Through It” (1976).
“You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it.” – Paulo Coelho, Brazilian author, from “The Alchemist” (1988).
‘”The river has great wisdom and whispers its secrets to the hearts of men.”
Mark Twain, “Life on the Mississippi” (1883).
Works Cited
Eldridge, J. (2022). Resilient-Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times. Nashville: Nelson Books.
Millard, C. (2005). The River of Doubt. New York: Anchor Books (a division of Random House, Inc.).
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Praise Him forever and ever.🙌🏻 Amen.🙏🏻
Thank you, Melissa! I appreciate you! God bless you! ❣️🤗✝️
He always does.❤️ God bless you, too, my friend.
Thank you, Melissa. It’s our one constant isn’t it? Amen! ❣️❣️
Nice post 🌹🌹
Thank you so much! ❣️❣️🤗
How beautifully this is offered. Read with so much gratitude I nearly floated by the touch to the “like” star. So now, I thank God again, for rivers and life.
J.K. what a beautiful and thoughtful message! Thank you for your precious comments and support! I join you in thanking God! Bless you!
I love this verse. ❤️
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you…Isaiah 43:2”
What a blessing. Thank you for sharing, dear friend. 💛🙏💛
Beautiful river photos. And I like your quotes and other words of inspiration. It seems rivers have been a source of a lot of inspiration to authors and poets.
One of the most amazing stories about Teddy Roosevelt, in my opinion, is about how a would-be assassin shot him in the chest while he was campaigning. A copy of his speech, that he was carrying in his pocket, slowed the bullet enough to save his life. Rather than seek immediate medical attention for the bullet that lodged in his chest, Roosevelt continued on with what he was doing, and delivered the speech.
Tippy, thank you for your support! I appreciate you so much!
That’s one of my favorite stories, too. In the book I have, there’s a photo of the shirt he was wearing (with the speech).
Here’s a snippet from one of Roosevelt’s hunting trips across the Dakota Badlands (without water because the spring had dried up): “The second plunge of the horses brought them up to their bellies in the morass, where they stuck. It was freezing cold, with the bitter wind blowing, and the bog holes were skimmed with ice; so that we passed a thoroughly wretched two hours while freeing the horses and unloading the wagon…My companion preserving an absolutely unruffled temper throughout …whistling the “Arkansas Traveller.” At tone period, when we were up to our waists in the icy mud, it began to sleet and hail, and I muttered that I would “rather it didn’t storm”; whereat he stopped whistling for a moment to make the laconic rejoinder, “We’re not having our rathers this trip.”
Tippy, I think a lot about “I’m not having my rathers!” John Eldridge included this story in his book, Resilience, which paired perfectly with my books on President Roosevelt. I haven’t rode 18 hours across the Badlands on horseback; but I sure get how he grew his grit and my heart and soul would want to do the same thing.
Rivers deliver both–the peace and the process of growing my resilience.
That’s a great little book excerpt. Yup, we don’t always get our rathers in this world. I salute you for your resilience. And I see you’ve learned to draw on the resilience of others, including Roosevelt, to fortify your determination. That, in itself, is very inspiring. I’m glad I’ve gotten to know you.
Thank you, Tippy. It’s not easy. There are days I’d rather give up. But I don’t like doing things the easy way, my friend. I’m a work-in-progress. Completely filled with humanness. I won’t stop working on my resilience. I’ve got great people in my immediate family, like my mom and dad, my sons, neighbors…and folks here, like you, that inspire me, too. I’m forever grateful for that. I’m so happy to call you friend! That’s what I love about the WP community. As writers, there’s little judgment. It’s an open space for great dialogue. It’s funny. In our world filled with snaps, texts, and so much information, there is equal misinformation. Here, it’s real. I appreciate that. I was showing my Dad your home page the other day. I was cracking up at the Smart Ass resolutions. I knew he’d get a kick out of it, too. It’s a joy to know good people, my friend!
I’m glad you have a strong, supportive family circle around you. Family helps give us motivation to strive on, even when times are tough.
My head is swelling very large, now that I know you shared my home page with your dad. I think I’ll have to buy a new hat.
Tee hee! Gosh, Tippy, your piano playing sounds wonderful too (as you put on your new huge Fedora and play Chopsticks!).
The motivation and love from family is everything. Truly!
Have a wonderful Friday, my friend. Thank you again for your support. I’m jumping over to C’s place to see how her Friday story is going!
I’ll rejoin you and your sis on your trip to Glacier!
You take care. And don’t let “C” confuse you too much, with her disjointive syntax, and paralogical story plots.
Oh, Tippy! Lol.
Thank you! I bet you’ll hear from C on that one. But like me, she will show the love and grace that comes only from God! Or she’d….tee hee!
Whew! Thank God for that.
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I so love this Karla!! And your quote is beautiful “May the river of life from God flow in and through us and take residency of our hearts.” 🙏
Thank you so much, Linda! I’m glad it resonates with your soul! Happy Friday, my friend. 💛💛💛
Glorious pictures. Roosevelt had an incredible life!
Thank you, my friend!! I appreciate you!
I’ve not learned much about Roosevelt before. So interesting. You teach me so much. Thank you Karla 😊 💕
That’s so sweet, Rachel. Thank you, my friend. I learn so much from you, too. It’s my blessing to share. I appreciate that you enjoy my ramblings! hugs and love! 💛🤗
What a beautiful and inspiring post Karla.
Thank you, dear Sadje. I appreciate you so much! 🩷
You’re most welcome 🙏🏼
Great words and beautiful photos. You always have such a positive outlook in spite of the adversity you face each day. Love you, sweet child❤️
Mama K, I love you. I’m so grateful for you and the inspiration you give me daily. There are those days I need an attitude adjustment. I also know how BLESSED I am! If I keep counting my blessings, everything else is just minimal. 💕🩷
Beautiful photos, Karla!!! ❤️🐾
Thank you, MAK!!! I knew you’d love these!!! 🥰❣️🩷💕🤗 We are so grateful for you! Love, Finn and me 🐾
Ditto! Me Bear and Teddy🐾🐾💚
Aww. 💕💕🩷❣️🥰🐾🐾🐾
Lovely photos and words!
A great post, Karla. I love your history lesson on resilience! I can see that a river flows through you. Your photos are fabulous. You have had some great adventures! Well done!
Dwight, I appreciate your thoughtful and kind message! THANK YOU! I’m so happy you see the river flowing through me. Life is a grand adventure! I can’t believe how many photos I have of rivers, clouds, trees, mountains, trails,…and the best? My kids and grands, tee hee.
You are most welcome! Yes, you have had some great experiences. Having grands is the best!
I’m so happy I get to experience them, Dwight. God is so good!!!
Yes!!
What a great Teddy Roosevelt tie-in! 🙂 He’s one of my favorites to read about! Sending you the usual hugs and prayers for your continued courage and faith.
M.B., I was hoping you’d be here for this one! I had a feeling you’d appreciate it. 🙂 I feel the hugs and prayers. They really do work! I send the same to you, my friend. I know how busy you are writing–you’re an inspiration to me! ❣️🤗
Likewise on the inspiration front! <3
Love those river pictures Karla. My wife and I were just discussing what really makes us come alive…yes, like a river flowing through us. God’s love, his life in us, his presence. Like a gurgling brook in the stillness of early morning or as the sun sets.
Ah, dear friend, I appreciate your kind words. Today I thought of you all when I slipped off to the woods. My prayers don’t stop for Tania, Cheryl, you, and the entire family.
God’s love and presence completely fills me, Gary. I can’t imagine my life without it. “Like a gurgling brook in the stillness of early morning or as the sun sets.” Powerful and perfect. When I wake each morning I begin to praise and thank him. Tonight, as the sun sets, I’m thanking him for his blessings, love, and grace. I’ll never know a way of life without him anymore, Gary. It makes me smile (and tear up) thinking that you, Cheryl, and your precious family know this peace that passes all understanding. Even in the turbulent times. You’re all dear to me.
Lots of interesting quotes and the story of Roosevelt all woven together by your own photos and remembrances of the rivers. Thank you!
Thank you, Pete. I appreciate you so much! I continue to pray for your family and enjoy the newsletters and songs very much. You’re a blessing! It’s my blessing to share these posts and I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
a stirring, inspirational post, Karla, with great pics: it found me at the right time; thank you 🙂
John, thank you, dear friend. I’m so happy this post found you. I’m so grateful for you!🥰
Your river is flowing beautifully Karla. Faced with so much in life, twisting and turning, meeting so many things can only give one thing. A profound wisdom, a heart full of love, and a delightful smile in all your words my friend ❤️🙏
And all these amazing photo’s, I thought your ‘wanderings’ had been a little restricted but you have been flying high dear lady. No keeping this heart on the airstrip is there. Even miss Finn enjoying the flow, flying right beside you. From waterfalls to gentle flow, rocky chasms to clear sandy depths…almost a heart singing its adventures 🤣
And I loved all your sayings…but one stood out…”May the river of life from God flow in and through us and take residency of our hearts.” by some lady called Karla. Now there is that loving wisdom flying well kind lady, and lovely to hear it. Hang in there God’s soldier, you are flowing, guiding, and singing His love well 🤗❤️🙏
Mark, I’m embracing the faith, dear friend. I’m so thankful. THANK YOU for your words that always ooze with love and joy. They practically float off the screen!
Nature is a wonderful teacher! Many of the pics are from B.C. (before cancer, lol) years, my friend. When I was looking for my favorite river pic, I couldn’t help but look at them all. I’m so soppy, Mark. I could look at pics all day. My rivers around home are just perfect, too. “From waterfalls to gentle flow, rocky chasms to clear sandy depths…almost a heart singing…” They all taught me.
Thank you for being such a wonderful support to Finn and me. May the river of life and love keep flowing through you, dear friend! Finn and I send our love, hugs, and prayers, always! 💕🙏🎶🤗❣️
Haha, oh Karla, I near wet myself from laughing so hard at your comment…before BC (before cancer instead of Before Christ…well, it is before Christ but anyway, He will be laughing too 😂). I’m still laughing I can barely see the keyboard 🤣 That was brilliant, started my day beautifully. You go girl, laugh your days in His love too.
You are a gem kind lady. Just for that I’m going down to the main beach and have lunch on this nice sunny day, watch the whales (couple of mom’s and their calves playing just off the beach yesterday), and dolphins…and sending every inch of its energy on this lovely spring day right back at you 🤗
Have a great day Karla, may it be with a belly laugh too. Much love and light coming to you, thank you 🤗🤣😂❤️🙏
Oh, Mark…here is sunrise in the Down Under–and a belly laugh, too! I’m so glad (or I hope?) God gets my humor. I just know Jesus laughs (and gives me the side eye? 🙂 He knows my heart and my humor! Giggling is good for the soul!
Go and enjoy your day, dear Mark. Wave at the whale and dolphins. It’s amazing to me how it’s daytime and Spring there. Here nighttime and fall around the corner. And we’re sending blessings across this big ol’ webby world our Creator made! I’m always amazed! We feel the love and light (but keep it dim, it’s almost bedtime here. tee hee–more giggles for your day) and send them to you! ❣️🩷💕🤗🥰🤭🤭💛💛🙏🙏
Thank you Karla, great lunch had with friends but no whales. I’ll just have to come back and do it again tomorrow 🤗
And He does know your heart kind lady, there is much light in there indeed. And oh yes, the ‘side eye’ checking all that joy in there too. He has to make sure your happy soul level is overflowing nicely and share it around 🤣 Have a great day, may you (and Finn 😀❤️🙏), encounter His love in whatever you do…day or night in this great big world 🤗❤️🙏
Wonderful 🌹 post, I enjoyed reading the mix of history and scripture. The pictures were lovely too 💖
Aww, Julie,…I see your pic and just smile and have such love for you! I appreciate you so much, my friend. Thank you. 🤗❣️🙏💕
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“May the river of life from God flow in and through us and take residency of our hearts.” I love your quote, sweet friend. I have read some of this about Theodore Roosevelt. I would say he had so many heartaches, he was definitely schooled in resilience. I have so enjoyed your beautiful river images. They are stunning, love the one of sweet Finley!
Your posts always touch my heart. I am so grateful for you and your beautiful testimony that you are writing each day! Love always, Pam ❤️🙏🏻💛
Pam, you are so precious and thoughtful. I’m so grateful for you, too. It means so much that my posts touch your heart. I work on them for hours sometimes. I pray and ask God for direction. There are times the words just flow. I would imagine that’s how it is for all of us here?
“schooled in resilience”. I love that, Pam. i’m working on mine, too (I’m still in school, tee hee).
Something else I’m learning about resilience reminds me of wisdom. Once I gain strength through resiliency, I can handle the next trial with even more strength. And I’ll admit it’s not mine. Maybe the attitude (which I have to lose at times), but today I was talking to a friend where I just had to say, “I have to let it go.” For when I’m “tugging” between Christ’s power and mine, I lose strength. So I focus on reading truths in the Word, and also “schooling” myself about the great people on our planet. I’ve been pausing during the day to praise, thank, and pray. These multiple “fuel” stops are helping my resilience.
And on the days i don’t feel resilient, I pray for the Power that only HE can provide.
I know you understand all of this. I pray for your precious Dad, you, Butch, and your entire family. I’m sending so much love and hugs daily. 💕💕❣️🙏🤗🩷
Beautiful Karla ❤️❤️❤️ I love this. Streams and flowing water always seem to bring so much comfort, seems to block out all the distractions and you can focus on what really matters. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Gary. You understand, my friend. They really do block it all out. All that matters is right …there. X I appreciate you so much, my friend. 🩷🩷🩷🩷
Happy to know you’ve had some wonderful nature time. Thank you for the beautiful shares and inspiring quotes, sweet Karla. 🙏🏻💗
Thank you, sweet Michele! I’m so happy you’re here. I’m so grateful for you. 🩷🙏🤗
Happy to be here. 💗 Thanks a million, kind and caring Karla. 🤗💖
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I really enjoyed reading your blog post, “Rivers of Resilience.” Your writing is both powerful and inspiring, and the quotes you included added depth to the message. Also, the images are breathtaking! You put a lot of thought and heart into your work. Keep up the great content!
What a beautiful and heartfelt message to read. Your words warmed my heart and affirmed my intentions! Please accept my deepest gratitude!
Here is to those who stand up to it, Karla.
Thank you, Mark!
Beautiful- the photos, the words, your heart- all of it!
Mama M–thank you, my friend. I appreciate you so much. I treasure you!💕🙏🥰
“Mental Health is not a disease. It is part of all of us. What flows through us and gives us hope? How do we face challenges and ride the rapids? How can we recognize the need for utter relief and build resiliency? Resilience is the residency of Christ in my heart. The rapids we face are the battles for our hearts.” Amen, dear friend. Words to live by.
Dear Mitch, your support, encouragement, prayers, and friendship–all of it, lift me, dear friend. Thank you so much.
Thank you for such beautiful pictures. I learned a lot about Teddy Roosevelt. Suffering makes Strong Saints. Oh, that we could have more like him today.
You’re welcome, Mama Wenda. I appreciate you so much. Yes, I agree with you! You’re an inspiration to me. Much love and hugs. 💕🥰🤗🙏
Much love and hugs back to you sweet Karla!
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A beautifully written testimony. And I zealously envisioned your faith-filled parabolic expressions. Peace and blessing.
Thank you, my friend. I appreciate you so much! Your words mean so much to me. Faith-filled! I know you understand, too! Peace and blessings to you, too. 💕🙏
Hear, hear! Your last river photo speaks to me. 😍
Thank you, Jennie!! I appreciate you so much. I’m so happy that speaks to you! ❣️❣️
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You’ve been on my mind lately sweet Karla! I love this post on resilience, dedication and honor. You are such a beautiful example of resilience, faithfulness, and love. I hope you are feeling okay? I know there are good days and bad and yet you persevere! Keep fighting. I love you my little sis! Hugs, C
You are incredibly resilient! And wise enough to tap into the strength that God offers to keep you going. I love how you share your journey so honestly with others on your blog. You are an inspiration to everyone who is facing difficulties, and a reminder that we are put onto this earth to help each other. Hang in there, my friend! You are constantly surrounded by prayer!
“Resilience is the residency of Christ in my heart.” And that is an example of BRILLIANCE in nine words! So insightful, Karla. As we focus on the attributes and promises of Christ we CAN be resilient in the face of great difficulty. YOU are a prime example!
Thank you, precious Nancy. How kind of you! I give HIM all the glory for my resilience! I appreciate you so much. Many blessings!
What beautiful words and pictures! And what a much-needed reminder about the resilient power God’s spirit offers us when the waters threaten to overwhelm us. The passage from Isaiah 43 is one of my all-time scripture anchors. As you read it you notice that it doesn’t say, “IF the waters sweep over you,” but rather “WHEN the waters sweep over you.” Living a life connected to God is not a guarantee of trouble-free, smooth sailing. But it IS a guarantee that you will have a firm, outstretched hand to cling to in the storm. Bravo! I hope you are well and continuing to thrive.
Thank you, Russell! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and words! Not an “if”, but a “when”…yes! Living a life connect with him grows our resilience when the waters are rough! Currently, I’m traveling with a friend (we’re in Florida), enjoying this time to respond as she works, and am thankful for God’s blessings. Not smooth sailing, but sailing indeed. All because of God! Many blessings to you and yours.
Beautiful pictures!
The shock of leaving his party….., reminds me of the follower of Christ (Mt. 10:37-39) But it’s not an even a conscious decision to be made, it’s just that the draw to Jesus is so great (much greater), and the return is eternal if anyone needed to make it about a decision. 🤗
Thank you so much, dear C.P. I appreciate your words, support, and friendship so much! Ah, the eternal return! Amen! 🥰🙏🤗
This blog post is so inspirational, Karla. I kept re-reading it! Thank you for taking the time and research to write it. 🤍
Thank you, dear Stacy. Your support and friendship mean so much to me. It’s my blessing to research and share; especially when I know there are friends like you who enjoy it! Many blessings and hugs. Love, Karla ❤️
Stacy, thank you so much for your precious support, words, and friendship. They mean so much to me. I appreciate you! ❣️🙏🤗
Beautiful post, Karla! And fabulous photos! I don’t know how I missed this one. But I’m glad I found it now. I pray you are well. Love and hugs from Cindy and Henry. 🙏🐾💕
Happy Wednesday, dear Cindy. Thank you so much. I’ve been away, my friend. I look forward to being here, reading your daily words of truth, and being active again! Love and hugs to you and Henry. I appreciate you so much! 🩷🩷🩷
Henry and I send our love and prayers! 🙏 🐾 💕
Amen 🙏 Amen
Praise God .
So sorry for the late response.
I also just read you post from your Florida trip, I tried to comment but it wouldn’t let me. I read you got COVID on your trip. I Hope and Pray that you are feeling better by now. So sorry to hear and I hope it didn’t ruin your trip.
God Bless You my Dear Sister.
You Are Loved as well.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing.
Thank you, Willie. Please know you never have to apologize to me for late response. What I love about this community is the grace and understanding it provides.
I was so thankful that I didn’t get Covid until I returned home. I enjoyed all of the trip!
I’m recovering and doing much better. I’m being intentional to not overdo it (and not underdo it, either lol).
God bless you, dear brother!
Oh, Willie–I purposively turned off comments. Interacting with all of you is so important to me. I knew with my schedule and recovery, I wouldn’t be able to respond to the level I enjoy.
When I started this response, I said a prayer for you and yours. You are so loved! Let’s keep on keeping on!
Thank you so much for your prayers; they mean a lot. We’ve been facing some tough trials, and staying strong, faithful, and trusting has become more challenging. Yet, I’m still trying to share God’s Word through it all. The only way I can do this is by relying on God to be my strength.
I know where I am weak and where I struggle and I’m praying that God keeps me sane through it all.
God Bless You my Dear friend and sister. I truly appreciate you.
Bless your heart, Willie. It’s my blessing to pray for you and yours. I’m sorry, dear brother, for what you are facing. Your faith, hope, and strength from God is a testament! I stand with you. I appreciate you, too.
Thank you so much . It truly means so much to me.
You’re welcome, brother 🙏🏻
Karla, I feel so blessed to follow this post. It flows together like a meandering river with a hidden purpose. Indeed, we need the resilience as lived out by TR. I’ve visited the Medora, North Dakota area more a few times. As I survey the landscape, it’s easy to see how Roosevelt was challenged during his life there as a simple cowboy.
Richard, that means so much to me. Your words affirm my purpose behind this flowing post. You understand! That land is so beautiful. “Survey the landscape”. I understand TR’s reasons for using our beautiful landscapes to build resilience. God bless you! I appreciate you so much!
There really is something about listening to the flow of a river, whether you can see it or not, that calms the soul and allows the mind to make sense of things that might have seemed indecipherable.
Thank you for sharing these thoughts. 🧡🙏
Hamish, my friend, I’m sorry for the late reply. I’ve been out for quite some time. THANK YOU for your precious support. I love your description of listening to the river. God bless you and yours, my friend. ❣️🙏🏼