What’s on Stacy’s Mind
What’s on Stacy’s Mind
365 Days
Today is my birthday. I am thinking about how much has happened in the last year. A lot can change in 365 days. Last year at this time I was in France for an art residency. I arrived in France so broken, tired and...bruised. I knew that when I returned the US, my life would never be the same. I suppose it was my own ‘Eat, Pray Love’ moment. I found myself in a village of 40 people at the Atelier de la Rose. No restaurants, or stores. Just the rolling mountains of the Midi Pyrenees, Roses, Flowers and Bees. Lots and lots of bees. Pristine land. Untouched by Pesticides and petrochemicals. Organic food and wine is a way of life. The Studio of the Rose was quite fitting for an artist girl who's very name means 'the flower'. Yes, I remember that girl of 365 days ago, sitting in the Lavender field listening to the bees...wishing, dreaming, uncertain, but holding faith. Then like a message just me from heaven, there in that little village. Circumstances that felt nothing short of miraculous, one that I can only explain as truly divinely inspired. When I returned, I dismantled my life, as I knew I would, and I set out to find the new path. Such an uncertain time, the space of not knowing where your going or what is next. I felt like I was 20 years old again, only this time I had the wisdom of 40 years. Looking back, I am amazed at what has transpired in 365 days. In the last year, God has been so good, delivering a way for me to fulfill my purpose in ways I could not have imagined. The beautiful miracle is when we look back and see how gracefully God delivers to us. It's always perfectly orchestrated. The gifts, opportunities and people come to us in just the right time. Like a flower, the miracle unfolds, gently and on time. 365 days can change everything. I am so grateful for Gods never ending love for all of us. Its a beautiful thing, this gift, this beautiful life.
~ Stacy Renee LaFleur
Friday, June 10, 2016