I aimed for red—
sunset bleeding orange and fire,
a perfect contrast.
Then it changed.
Green.
I almost didn’t take the shot.
But I did.
And now I see more than I planned—
not colour,
but a path.
A horizon waiting.
We spend so long waiting for the perfect red,
the perfect moment,
the perfect sign—
but life doesn’t wait.
It turns green.
And every green light
leads to the horizon.
So go.
Affogato afternoons, where the day softens and the heart sharpens.
I sip the sweetness melting into the bitter, hoping it teaches me something honest.
I remember I’m allowed to slow down.
Some afternoons are a truce.
Others are a battlefield,
Where I sit across from myself, letting the espresso burn through the fog I thought I was done fighting.
But here – in this melting moment – I let it all blur.
The past I’m trying to outgrow, the future I’m not ready for, the voices that rise like steam and disappear just as fast.
Because in affogato afternoons, I learn the same truth over and over:
Even the bitter can soften. Even the frozen can give. And sometimes, the only way forward is to let yourself melt just enough to begin again.
Seize the day,
Embrace the change.
Watch from all perspective,
And follow wisdom and intuition.
Follow passion and positivity.
Every day is a new day,
A new opportunity,
To rise up and be great.
– “Seize The Day” – Jacqueline Ann Lente
Patience, perseverance.
Strength and love;
Hold close to your heart
In times of struggle and when times fall apart.
Wisdom and knowledge will bring you closer to the truth.
The real reality in everything you do.
Observe with clarity and perspective,
Day to day.
And grow in the light that leads the way.
– “The Light That Leads The Way” – Jacqueline Ann Lente
The stars align and the energy around us moves not for our longings and desires but for what is needed for us to live a full life. To grow in wisdom and strength. And to build solid foundations to stand on.
The truth shakes our dreams and thoughts into reality; to see with full clarity the spectrum of life and the experiences it brings forward to the table.
Open your eyes and see the path you are following. Set ablaze your journey, ignite your passion and create with love and peace as guidance.
The only constant is change and nothing lasts forever but by living in the moment, the memories and lessons can last a lifetime.
Live in the now and be filled with enjoyment and humbleness.
Learn from the past but do not let it control the now or the future.
Create for the future with an abundance of love and understanding in your heart and let yourself go with the flow.
Do not fight against what the universe has planned for you. Let the magic overtake and trust that challenges will be overcome and that hope and peace will fill up your inner soul along the way and guide you to the stars and beyond.
I’ll see you on the flip side.
My dear friend.
Where you can tell me all the adventures,
Of your ride into the sun.
Parting ways.
As I sway through the galaxies,
Against the gleaming moon.
I’ll see you on the flip side,
My dear friend.
Where amongst the shadows and dreams,
We will meet again.
(Feature Image Taken by Jacqueline Ann Lente ©)
Though you’ve walked on,
My door is always open.
My heart,
Always warm,
Always welcome.
Between us distance has no meaning.
Time,
Is healing.
Wishing you well.
And hoping for good luck.
Walk with no fear,
My dear and trust.
For deep down inside,
You have a heart of gold.
March to the beat of your drum,
You must.
Never far, always near.
Always Welcome,
Here,
My Love.
Tired,
Eyes closed.
Into the night,
Where my mind wanders.
Finding peace in the silence.
Awake,
While the world sleeps,
And I am left to ponder.
The moon shines.
Waxes and wanes.
My light in the darkness,
Cleansing the pain.
Finding myself,
Through all the mess.
Searching for the answers to life’s philosophy.
Serenity, peace, love?
Life, death, solace, suffering?
I don’t think this world will ever make 100 percent sense.
But to explore the deep and unknown,
Is to explore and wisen the mind and soul.
Search for the horizons,
Over the oceans.
Beyond your deepest walls,
And behind the mask,
That society insists is reality.
Truth.
Will we find out in death?
Possibly.
But live a full life of gratitude and adventure,
Before you have no fear to welcome death,
And jump into the unknown.
When we are old and wise,
Have searched and searched,
And seen through life’s disguise,
Will death be the answer,
To our mortal life’s demise.
Hold on.
Be strong.
Have no fear.
Let the silence of the night be your solace.
And the spirit of the day be your adventure.
And know that you are never truly alone, my dear.
I aspire to look for positivity each day and spread it out into the world. To learn something new each day, whether it be about myself, interests or from others. I am grateful each day for love, strength and opportunity and although sometimes I get lost in the struggle, I’ll always have my light to find the way. I believe everything happens for a reason and a main reason is to experience life and gain from the lessons it has to offer to better yourself and your community and live a happy and authentic life. Remember to stay grounded, be who you are and go with flow and life will take you wherever you wish to go.
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