Stories & Poetry

On the Wings of Angels
On the Wings of Angels by Teri Leigh Teed "Angels are all around us and any heart who yearns to can reach out and touch a wing." ~ Anonymous On our daily paths in our lives, angels are all around us. Most of us go about our routines and never notice...

Every Day is a Blessing
Every Day is a Blessing by Teri Leigh Teed "Every day that dawns is a gift to me and I take it in that way. I accept it gratefully without looking beyond it." ~ Henri Matisse In the late fall of 2013, I had the opportunity to visit a state park near where I lived...

A Master in the Making
A Master in the Making by Teri Leigh Teed With probably the best collection of French furniture, paintings, and Sevres porcelain outside of the Louvre, the Wallace Collection in London is a treasure to see. Most of the lectures for my master's degree program through...

Dragon’s Dreams
Dragon's Dreams by Teri Leigh Teed "Self Empowerment is the recognition that each individual must take responsibility for one's life... Empowerment is igniting our inner potential." ~ David Hulse Facing ourselves is part of having a human experience. When we find...

In the Land of Joe Pye Weed
In the Land of Joe Pye Weed Poem by Teri Leigh Teed Fireflies and butterflies dance in summer skies, And frolic with the fairies till dawn. Slumbering unnoticed and happy, In the land of Joe Pye Weed. Within the forest the raccoons play And hide from sight in the...

Of Perseids and Paw-Paws
Of Perseids and Paw-Paws by Teri Leigh Teed August is a month full of adventure and fun here in the mountains. The annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to bring peak viewing opportunities on the 11th – 13th of this month. Last year I took a trip to view the...

The Power of One
The Power of One by Teri Leigh Teed "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." ~ Ghandi Everyone has a special purpose on this Earth. A random act of kindness can prompt that memory of one's life mission, and so this simple gesture of goodwill can and...

Pathways of the Light
Pathways of the Light by Teri Leigh Teed "When a man is willing and eager, the gods join in. ~ Aeschylus In the South, our modern roads follow the ancient paths of Native Americans, who followed the animal trails. Reading books about eighteenth century travelers...

Mother Nature is a Master Creator
Mother Nature is a Master Creator by Teri Leigh Teed Mother Nature is a master creator of all forms of art: abstract, impressionist, realistic and more. By focusing our intent on the beauty of Nature and allowing the feelings of peace to permeate our beings, we can...

Awareness
AWARENESS Poem by Teri Leigh Teed Being aware of our awareness, Being conscious and igniting Recognition of our thoughts. Allowing our inner self To kindle the flame of the Light of Creation. Giving ourselves the peaceful time And allowing our spirit to soak In the...
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