John and I went out for a coast path walk recently and had an interesting coincidence occur as we were walking back after stopping for lunch in a pub by the sea. I paused a few times like I always do to snap a photo or two and had to hurry to catch up. I was huffing and puffing as I ran up the hill behind him and said, “Hold on a minute, I need to catch my breath!”
I stepped past while turning to face him and taking his hand in mine, I put it over my heart and said,” Feel how fast my heart is beating,” and just as I said it, I looked to the right of where we where standing and saw the little heart you can see on the tree below.
I couldn’t decide whether it was natural or carved by a lover from long ago, but standing in the quiet woods completely alone with the man I love, I thought it was a sweet affirmation of what you can discover if you’re willing to stop and listen to your heart.
Give all to love; obey thy heart.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
What a lovely story. I see two hearts there, the bigger one and then a little one touching that to the left in the picture. What a powerful message of love.
LOVE it and hope to share that same sentiment with the new man in my life soon;). God brought me back to Georgia for a purpose and it has been revealed to me. I just need to let it play out in it’s own time. BTW, he’s had a crush on you since high school and was so excited to see you last summer at one of the dinner gatherings;). Do you know who it is??
@ Angie ~ I am so very pleased that there is something sweet unfolding in your life! Lord knows, you deserve it! I’m not sure who you can be referring to though. I thought I had a clue until you said the bit about a high school crush on me and now I’m lost.
Please share the details when you feel ready. xo
Lovely post, and true words. Not always so easy to follow your heart in a culture that tells you otherwise. But if you do, ahhhhh. Almost 30 years for me.
there’s little heart-shaped shadows too. love your story.
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Dearest sweet Elizabeth, this is really beautiful and a heartfelt story! I giggle a little when you said “paused a few times like I always do to snap a photo or two and had to hurry to catch up” because it happens to me all the time too. I always have to catch up with my mister, family or friends because i paused and take photos. hehe Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to yoU!
I love finding unexpected hearts in nature. Always a wonderful reminder! Such a lovely story and beautiful photos:)
I read a comment you left for Angela and decided to come over to say hello. Lovely blog you have. I will return.