Linda Kroll | Linda Kroll

The Paint Brush

There once was a brush, all bristly and new
Who wondered about all the things she would do.

She’d paint the skies red. She’d color seas green.
She’d become the best brush that had ever been seen.

She flittered about in a flash and a flurr
And wherever she’d go, she’d rush in a hurry.

So much to do. So much to create.
She could never sit still, and just dry up and wait.

She saw other brushes that made her feel small.
She tried even harder to out-paint them all.

Her bristles got matted. Her handle got rusty.
Her pictures were blurry. Her ideas got musty.

With nowhere to turn and no end in sight.
She frantically busied to make things feel right.

And one day he saw in the bunch an old brush,
Who patiently waited, with no need to rush.

That brush did not care, as it stayed very still.
It had no agenda, no worries, no will.

It just rested and waited, as it seemed to just know
That it’s purpose was clear when the right time would show.

The Old Brush was present, the Old Brush was clean.
The Old brush was quiet, and almost serene.

The hand of The Painter then slowly descended,
And picked up the Old Brush, with a purpose transcendent.

As the Painter took over, the Old Brush just flew
Creating a masterpiece again and anew.

And the harried brush pondered, feeling lost and depleted,
If it could get quiet would it ever be needed.

It decided to slow down. It got very still.
It surrendered its ego. It gave up its will.

And The Painter could find it when its bristles were needed.
For it had its own purpose when its ego receded.

The Painter could use it to create works anew.
All of which were beyond what that lone brush could do.

So as you scurry and scamper to get through the day.
Can The Painter now find you? Do you get in your way?

If you get still and quiet, when the timing is right,
The Painter can lead you, with no effort or fright.

You will sail through your day with grace, joy and ease.
Which brush are you? Be the patient one please.

For you’ll find we’re all brushes, and each one is great.
As we trust in The Painter and then co-create.

Prayer

Dearest G-d,
Please grant me the serenity to shut off my mind, with its need to accomplish, plan, finish, produce…. To allow for the flow of Your Guidance to lead me.

Please help me rest in the comfort of Your Presence and Support and remember that right timing is always working. That if I do what is in front of me from a place of inner peace, You will offer support in many forms.

Please help me to be open to the Angels and Guides you send to help. Let me slow down enough to meet them, be open enough to hear them, and be receptive enough to allow them to assist me in the manifestation of Your vision for my life.

Please help me to stay grateful for all of the gifts and miracles you provide – my children, my clients, my friends and my family.

Please guide me on making time for all that I feel I have to give, and also make time for myself, my inner child, and finding peace within my heart.

Please help me stay present fully, intentionally, joyfully, safe in the trust that You have a plan for my life, and all I need to do is show up.

Please help me show up, and not run away or towards or from anyone or anything. So I won’t overthink and I won’t overeat… I’ll just be.

Thank You for all You have given me, and please help me share my many blessings and gifts in ways that manifest love and joy.

And please help me do it from my heart, with my heart, as I calm my mind and body in healthy ways to serve You and others in ways that are healing and healthy – for all of us.

And please help me stay connected to my Inner Child so that she is safe and secure and happy, and to my wonderful children so that I can be the haven for them I always want to be.

Please bless us all and keep us healthy, and let peace flow from within us and out to the world, where peace and love shall abide.

TGKOW/TYDGA

The Girl with the “D”

There once was a lady who thought she was crazy
Her life seemed so dreadful and horrid.
Her head in a whirl, instead of a curl,
Was a “D” in the middle of her forehead.

Her work load oppressive, obligations excessive,
Her life felt just out of control.
She drove into trees, lost her wallet and keys,
Had a heartache no pill could console.

If mad, sad or mean, the “D” was not seen,
Though she wished her whole world would help bear
All the grief, fear and pains, that her life now contains,
As they offered support, love and care.

But she suffers alone, calling friends on the phone,
Seeking solace, compassion, and aid,
Just an ear, hand or shoulder will help with the boulder
That leaves her so lost and afraid.

Though she’s filled with self doubt, the “D” will fade out.
For just when she’s sure nothing’s worse.
The time will be done, and her new life begun.
She’s finally through her divorce.

Linda’s Settlement Intentions

(I wrote this in the form of a prayer and gave to to my husband and our attorneys on the day we were in court to finalize our divorce after 30 years of marriage. It set the tone for the future I hoped to share, and I offer it to you to help with the healing yet to come.)

I intend to have a peaceful and respectful settlement meeting, in which all parties come together from their Highest Selves and their own inner guidance and wisdom.

I intend that the parts of ourselves that are angry, fearful, defensive, revengeful, retributive, punitive, unloving, unforgiving, sad, young, abandoned, resentful, negative, hurting and hurtful – that all these parts be quelled with the leadership of the Self, coming from a place of trust in my own presence and light.

I intend to show compassion, forgiveness, gratitude and appreciation. Although our marriage has come down to a business closing of money and asset division, I intend that we remember the love that brought us together, and the wonderful children which our union has borne. For their sakes as well as our own, we wish to put an end to this process in as respectful and loving a way as possible.

Although we each carry our sadness and pain and mutual regrets, I intend that we can look beyond this difficult period to a time when we can be friends and coexist peacefully. I intend that our once intact family can be rearranged to two intact and loving homes, where our children feel connected and comfortable. I intend that we can hold in a different light the love that once joined us forever; that on the deepest level we wish each other well as we let go.

For the sake of all we once had, and for all we had planned to share together, let us now finalize the terms of our marital dissolution so that we are both free to get on with our lives.

               Let us complete this last painful task with a sense of trust in the love we once shared and hopefully can remember after this part is over.
               Let us not work from purely simple and self-serving motives, but keep in mind the general welfare of each other and our children.
                Let us request our attorneys to contribute what is needed for the mutual benefit of all concerned.

In the end, let us know that we behaved civilly, that we can look back with a clear conscience, and that as much as we could, we came from our hearts.

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Linda’s Settlement Prayer

I pray for a peaceful and respectful settlement meeting, in which all parties come together from their Highest Selves and their truest connection to Your guidance, wisdom and love.

I pray that the parts of ourselves that are angry, fearful, defensive, revengeful, retributive, punitive, unloving, unforgiving, sad, young, abandoned, resentful, negative, hurting and hurtful – that all these parts be quelled with the leadership of the Self, coming from a place of trust in Your presence and light.

I pray for compassion, forgiveness, gratitude and appreciation. Although our marriage has come down to a business closing of money and asset division, I ask that we remember the love that brought us together, and the wonderful children which our union has borne. For their sakes as well as our own, we wish to put an end to this process in as respectful and loving a way as possible.

Although we each carry our sadness and pain and mutual regrets, I pray that we can look beyond this difficult period to a time when we can be friends and coexist peacefully. I pray that our once intact family can be rearranged to two intact and loving homes, where our children feel connected and comfortable. I pray that we can hold in a different light the love that once joined us forever; that on the deepest level we wish each other well as we let go and let G-d direct our lives.

For the sake of all we once had, and for all we had planned to share together, let us now finalize the terms of our marital dissolution so that we are both free to get on with our lives.
Let us complete this last painful task with a sense of trust in the love we once shared and hopefully can remember after this part is over.
Let us not work from purely simple and self-serving motives, but keep in mind the general welfare of each of us, and our children.
Let us request our attorneys to contribute what is needed for the mutual benefit of all concerned.
In the end, let us know that we behaved civilly, that we can look back with a clear conscience, and that as much as we could, we came from our hearts. G-d bless us and direct us all. Amen.