This is one of my favorite newer cards! I found the image of the old woman and she seemed to be calling my name. I can just hear her laughing! After I combined two different backgrounds and moved her onto the card, I breathed a sigh of completion, then asked her “Who are you?” and “What is your message for me today?”
I am the one who is very, very old. I am the one who sits on my throne-like chair in my simple black shirt and flowered skirt and white shawl. I am the one who wears prayer beads around my neck continually. I am the one with bare feet.
I am the one who is laughing with delight. I am laughing, unrestrained.
I am the one who laughs in the face of aging.
I am the one whose hands are folded in prayer position.
I am the one whose throne is in front of an archway of barren trees and an autumn sunset. I am the one who laughs at the absurdity of life. My back is turned to the golden sunset in the west. I am the one who knows the sun is setting behind me and my end is coming soon, but I don’t care. I am intent on laughing and enjoying THIS moment.
My gift to you is the ability to laugh out loud whenever you want to. I want you to recognize the HOLINESS of laughter. The prayer in my heart is that you will always feel at ease in your body, and laughter will do that for you, every time!
My message for you today is this- I know you are worried about your aging body. The antidote to this worry is laughter. The antidote also is prayer. The answer is to spend more and more time simply resting in Spirit’s presence and allowing yourself to be held.
I got home from work today feeling so tired. Then I opened my mail box and found this. I loved it! I’ll remember to laugh more. Thank you thank you 🙂
Thank you for this today!
Just what I needed to hear on the snowy day
I love your old woman, Anne Marie! As I recuperate from shoulder surgery, I too worry about my aging body and her message of laughter and prayer ring true for me. Thank you for sharing her with us. With Gratitude. . .