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<channel><title><![CDATA[Welcome Arms... Your Story through Imagery & Connection - My Words]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words]]></link><description><![CDATA[My Words]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:02:46 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Empath ... Power Reclaimed]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/empath-power-reclaimed]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/empath-power-reclaimed#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:33:08 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/empath-power-reclaimed</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						  BelongingAcceptanceSo often met with wallsThose she metA feelingA senseInstant judgementThey recoil.ThisThe empath lifeAn existenceWhere your powerCan seem your curseTo feelTo knowIs startlingOften as a childIn youthThis is misunderstoodNot yet embodiedTreading on loose stonesA stumbleLooking for guidanceFor a signUnsureWithdrawnTo a place of solitudeComfort in silenceAloneA refugeThe hurt spears her heartSo vulnerable yetBoundaries uncertainSensitive they sayTears w [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:43.892617449664%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><font size="4">Belonging</font><br />Acceptance<br />So often met with walls<br />Those she met<br /><font color="#24678d"><em>A feeling</em></font><br /><span><font color="#24678d"><em>A sense</em></font><br />Instant judgement<br />They recoil<br />.<br /><font size="4" color="#24678d">This<br />The empath life</font><br />An existence<br />Where your power<br />Can seem your curse<br /><font color="#24678d"><em>To feel<br />To know</em></font><br />Is startling<br />Often as a child<br />In youth<br />This is misunderstood<br />Not yet embodied<br />Treading on loose stones<br />A stumble<br />Looking for guidance<br />For a sign<br />Unsure<br />Withdrawn<br />To a place of solitude<br /><font size="4">Comfort in silence</font><br />Alone<br />A refuge<br />The hurt spears her heart<br /><font color="#24678d"><em>So vulnerable yet<br />Boundaries uncertain</em></font><br />Sensitive they say<br />Tears well<br />Strength continues to evade<br /><font size="4">She<br />As a mirror</font><br />Reflecting onto others<br />Their true selves<br />Unsettled<br />Most flee<br />Some attack<br />Words, actions, lies<br />So much fear<br />Standing, rooted<br />Face raised<br /><font color="#24678d"><em>She asks...<br />Will there be belonging?<br />Knowing?<br />Trust?</em></font><br />.<br /><em><font color="#8d2424">She perseveres<br />Heart blazing</font></em><br />Tides rise and fall<br />Storms surge, they settle<br />The moon waxes, it wanes<br /><font size="4">And in this duality<br />She knows</font><br />Where there is fear, hate, anger<br />There is hope<br />There is passion<br />There is trust<br />.<br />To reflect truth<br />To finally see it shining back<br />Unfettered<br />Embraced<br /><font color="#24678d"><em>It is like a beacon<br />Of two souls<br />Merged</em></font><br /><font size="4">Seen</font><br />And with each soul meeting<br />Greater awakening<br /><font size="4" color="#8d2424">Power reclaimed</font><br />She is whole<br />Grateful<br />Free<br />.<br />... And in those she has met<br />Where pain was inflicted<br />She understands fear<br />Uncertainty<br /><font color="#8d2424"><em>And she forgives<br />As in rising<br />There is universal love</em></font><br />.<br />.<br />.<br />Prose &amp; imagery by Mandy Spry @welcomearms <span><span>&#10024;</span></span><br />... please do not use without permission <span><span>&#128151;</span></span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:56.107382550336%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/published/dsc-6399.jpg?1534206999" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " 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 <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6584_2_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/welcomearmspoetry?source=feed_text"><span><span>#</span><span>welcomearmspoetry</span></span></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/writer?source=feed_text"><span><span><br />#</span><span>writer</span></span></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/welcomearmsphotography?source=feed_text"><span><span><br />#</span><span>welcomearmsphotography</span></span></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/risesisterrise?source=feed_text"><span><span><br />#</span><span>risesisterrise</span></span></a> <a 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href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/intuitivejourney?source=feed_text"><span><span>#</span><span>intuitivejourney</span></span></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ancientenergy?source=feed_text"><span><span><br />#</span><span>ancientenergy</span></span></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/universalenergy?source=feed_text"><span><span><br />#</span><span>universalenergy</span></span></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/freeversepoetry?source=feed_text"><span><span><br />#</span><span>freeversepoetry</span></span></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/halifaxns?source=feed_text"><span><span><br />#</span><span>halifaxns</span></span></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/halifaxphotographer?source=feed_text"><span><span>#</span><span>halifaxphotographer</span></span></a></span><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The River]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/the-river]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/the-river#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2018 17:21:37 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/the-river</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						  She walked amid the treesBefore herA rushing of waterWild, dark, turbulentShe stood watchingSticks, debrisMoving pastClearingMovementWith such sheer natural purposeSuch powerShe moved closerKneeling at the edgeHer reflection blurredShe reached, trickling her fingers Eyes closedShe felt the sensationsCool, slippery, wetShe stoodWalking along the grassy bankA bend aheadA small poolThe water slowedClearer, calmerAt restHereShe knelt againHer reflection now clearBelowRoc [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:49.999999999999%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">She walked amid the trees<br />Before her<br />A rushing of water<br />Wild, dark, turbulent<br />She stood watching<br />Sticks, debris<br />Moving past<br /><font color="#24678d"><em>Clearing</em></font><br /><br />Movement<br />With such sheer natural purpose<br />Such power<br />She moved closer<br />Kneeling at the edge<br /><em><font color="#24678d">Her reflection blurred</font></em><br />She reached, trickling her fingers <br />Eyes closed<br /><br />She felt the sensations<br />Cool, slippery, wet<br />She stood<br />Walking along the grassy bank<br /><font color="#24678d"><em>A bend ahead</em></font><br />A small pool<br />The water slowed<br />Clearer, calmer<br />At rest<br /><br />Here<br />She knelt again<br /><font color="#24678d"><em>Her reflection now clear</em></font><br />Below<br />Rocks and pebbles visible<br />Gently rolling, tumbling<br />The current subtle<br />Soft<br /><br />A splash<br />A fish leapt and landed<br /><font color="#24678d"><em>Ripples form</em></font><br />Spreading outward<br />Again<br />She closes her eyes<br />A smile<br />A deep breath<br /><br />The River<br />Nature's mirror<br />A lesson in clarity<br /><font color="#24678d"><em>The turbulent and the peaceful</em></font><br />Merged<br />Connected<br />One in the same<br />Balance<br />&nbsp;<br />Prose &amp; Imagery by Mandy Spry, @welcomearms<br /><br /></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><font color="#24678d"><em>A reminder<br />When you take the time<br />One of our greatest teachers<br />Is Nature herself</em></font><br /></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:49.999999999999%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-9874_1_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-9878_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-9789_1_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[In those quiet moments]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/in-those-quiet-moments]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/in-those-quiet-moments#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2018 21:51:17 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/in-those-quiet-moments</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						  It is often in those most quiet momentsOf connection and reflectionThat we feel the most in tunewith ourselvesThose momentsWhen our backs are leaned against a treeOur body firmly grounded to the earthThe warmth of the sun on our skinWe breathe and we listenWe breathe and we seeWe breathe and we knowHonor and embrace these momentsHonor and embrace HERBreathe in the magic that is HERThat is YOUAllow her to flow over youWithin youFeel her mergingYou and She as OneYou ar [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:43.892617449664%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><span><font color="#8d2424"><em>It is often in those most quiet moments</em></font><br />Of connection and reflection<br />That we feel the most in tune<br />with ourselves<br /><br /><font color="#8d2424"><em>Those moments</em></font><br />When our backs are leaned against a tree<br />Our body firmly grounded to the earth<br />The warmth of the sun on our skin<br /><br /><em>We breathe and we listen<br />We breathe and we see<br />We breathe and we know</em><br /><br />Honor and embrace these moments<br />Honor and embrace <font color="#8d2424">HER</font><br />Breathe in the magic that is<font color="#8d2424"> HER</font><br />That is <font color="#8d2424">YOU</font><br /><br />Allow her to flow over you<br />Within you<br />Feel her merging<br /><em><font color="#8d2424">You and She as One</font></em><br /><br />You are magic<br />Breathe. Love. Do<br />Be You<br />and Shine &#10024;</span><br /></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:56.107382550336%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dawn-41_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:43.833780160858%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dawn-40_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:56.166219839142%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><span>This lady inspires me.<br />Her kindness and giving heart is such a gift.<br />So grateful to know her and call her my friend &#128149;<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dawn40c/">@dawn40c</a><br /><br />Prose &amp; Imagery by Mandy Spry <a href="https://www.instagram.com/welcomearms/">@welcomearms</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/connectwithnature/">#connectwithnature</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/connectwithself/">#connectwithself</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/imageryinspires/">#imageryinspires</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/inspireothers/">#inspireothers</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/dowhatyoulove/">#dowhatyoulove</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/welcomearmsphotography/">#welcomearmsphotography</a>&nbsp;<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/novascotiaphotographer/">#novascotiaphotographer</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/equalessence/">#equalessence</a>&nbsp;<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/halifaxphotographer/">#halifaxphotographer</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/poetsofinstagram/">#poetsofinstagram</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/welcomearmspoetry/">#welcomearmspoetry</a></span><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dawn-27_1_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Light for All]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/a-light-for-all]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/a-light-for-all#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2018 14:34:15 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/a-light-for-all</guid><description><![CDATA[        	 		 			 				 					 						  A Light for AllBathed in the sun's golden glowShe feels agelessWrapped in her shawlFull-filledHair wildHer senses heightenedAround herA comfortable darkness is fallingShe smells earthA hint of frankincenseIn her cottageA scratching of tiny feet, subtle, softA gust of windFresh with moistureCarries the scent of sweet grassesAn open hearthFire blazesBroth simmersAromatic herbal goodness swirlsFilling each nook, each crannyShe sighsHer eyes cloudedNear blindYet s [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6435_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong><font color="#8d2424">A Light for All</font></strong><br /><br />Bathed in the sun's <font color="#8d5024">golden glow</font><br />She feels ageless<br />Wrapped in her shawl<br />Full-filled<br />Hair wild<br /><br />Her senses heightened<br />Around her<br />A comfortable darkness is falling<br />She smells earth<br />A hint of frankincense<br /><br />In her cottage<br />A scratching of tiny feet, subtle, soft<br />A gust of wind<br />Fresh with moisture<br />Carries the scent of sweet grasses<br /><br />An open hearth<br /><font color="#8d2424">Fire blazes</font><br />Broth simmers<br />Aromatic herbal goodness swirls<br />Filling each nook, each cranny<br /><br />She sighs<br />Her eyes clouded<br /><font color="#8d2424">Near blind<br />Yet she sees</font><br />Clearer than most<br /><br />So wise<br />A beacon of comfort<br />For those who seek her<br />Her knowing sacred, trusted<br /><font color="#8d5024">A light for all</font><br /><br /><br /><br />~Prose &amp; Imagery by Mandy @welcomearms<br />... based on and inspired by a recurring personal vision<br /><br />#selfportrait<br />#bethelight<br />#wisewoman<br />#ancientenergy<br /><br /></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6584_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6462_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6468_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6492_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ripples . Reflection]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/ripples-reflection]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/ripples-reflection#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:08:39 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/ripples-reflection</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						  RipplesReflectionDrumChantingAll vibrationAll energySuch powerTo feelConnected to allAs oneEvery breathEvery soundEvery movementA rippleA reflectionIn this universal webOf energyWe call life&#10024;&#127754;&#128171;&#127793;... prose &amp; imagery by Mandy @welcomearmsFeaturing the beautiful Bahia ~Energy Intuitive~www.universalhuman.ca   					 								 					 						          					 							 		 	    	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><font color="#24678d"><br />Ripples<br />Reflection</font><br />Drum<br />Chanting<br />All vibration<br />All energy<br />Such power<br />To feel<br />Connected to all<br />As one<br />Every breath<br />Every sound<br />Every movement<br /><font color="#24678d">A ripple<br />A reflection</font><br />In this universal web<br />Of energy<br />We call life<br />&#10024;&#127754;&#128171;&#127793;<br /><br />... prose &amp; imagery by Mandy <a href="https://www.instagram.com/welcomearms/" target="_blank">@welcomearms<br /><br /></a>Featuring the beautiful Bahia ~Energy Intuitive~<br />www.universalhuman.ca<br /></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/bahia-31_1_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; 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padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/bahia-77_2_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><br /><span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/universalenergy/">#universalenergy</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/universallove/">#universallove</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/welcomearmsphotography/">#welcomearmsphotography</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/novascotialocal/">#novascotialocal</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/intuitivesoul/">#intuitivesoul</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/intuition/">#intuition</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/energyworker/">#energyworker</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bethelight/">#bethelight</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/connectwithnature/">#connectwithnature</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/vibrationalenergy/">#vibrationalenergy</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lifestylephotography/">#lifestylephotography</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/novascotiaphotographer/">#novascotiaphotographer</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/wildwoman/">#wildwoman</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/healer/">#healer</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/guide/">#guide</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/spiritualawakening/">#spiritualawakening</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/shamanichealing/">#shamanichealing</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/shamanism/">#shamanism</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/vibration/">#vibration</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/drumhealing/">#drumhealing</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/medicinewoman/">#medicinewoman</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/risesisterrise/">#risesisterrise</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bebelove1975/">@bebelove1975</a></span><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Known]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/known]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/known#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2018 22:04:03 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/known</guid><description><![CDATA[        	 		 			 				 					 						  BreathHer chest rises and fallsWarmthSun rays bathe overContentHis hands through her hairTrustIn eyes so true          					 								 					 						         SkinSo much skinSecureHeld with such tendernessTo beSeen, heard, knownGratefulfor such love   					 							 		 	   Prose &amp; ImageryMandy Spry@welcomearmsPlease do not use without permission [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6524_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><strong><em><font color="#24678d">Breath</font></em></strong><br />Her chest rises and falls<br /><br /><font color="#24678d"><em><strong>Warmth</strong></em></font><br />Sun rays bathe over<br /><br /><font color="#24678d"><em><strong>Content</strong></em></font><br />His hands through her hair<br /><br /><font color="#24678d"><em><strong>Trust</strong></em></font><br />In eyes so true<br /><br /></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6534_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6529_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#24678d"><em><strong>Skin</strong></em></font><br />So much skin<br /><br /><em><font color="#24678d"><strong>Secure</strong></font></em><br />Held with such tenderness<br /><br /><em><font color="#24678d"><strong>To be</strong></font></em><br />Seen, heard, known<br /><br /><font color="#24678d"><em><strong>Grateful</strong></em></font><br />for such love<br /><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:right;"><br /><br />Prose &amp; Imagery<br />Mandy Spry<br />@welcomearms<br /><br /><font size="1"><em>Please do not use without permission</em></font><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hello There]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/hello-there]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/hello-there#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 15:01:07 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/hello-there</guid><description><![CDATA[        	 		 			 				 					 						  Hello ThereSilenceEyes closedDarknessDeep breathThen floatingInward I goA momentDetached from allNeither happyNor sadMutedReflectiveStillnessSitting in a pocketOf my thoughtsSomething catches in my throatI sighTears tease my eyesThey fallMy cheeks welcomeThe wetThe saltyAgain... I am floatingFeeling freeNo expectationsExcept to beAnd in this spaceI say Hello ThereMe   					 								 					 						                 					 							 		 	    	 		 			 				 					 						  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6308_1_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><font color="#8d2424"><strong>Hello There</strong></font></em><br />Silence<br />Eyes closed<br />Darkness<br /><br />Deep breath<br />Then floating<br />Inward I go<br />A moment<br /><br />Detached from all<br />Neither happy<br />Nor sad<br />Muted<br /><br />Reflective<br />Stillness<br />Sitting in a pocket<br />Of my thoughts<br /><br />Something catches in my throat<br />I sigh<br />Tears tease my eyes<br />They fall<br /><br />My cheeks welcome<br />The wet<br />The salty<br />Again<br />... I am floating<br /><br />Feeling free<br />No expectations<br />Except to be<br />And in this space<br /><br />I say <font color="#8d2424"><em><strong>Hello There<br />Me</strong></em></font><br /><br /></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:right"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6334_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:right"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6299_1_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6318_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">On this New Moon in Cancer<br />July 2018<br />Take the moment to go within<br />Feel the feels<br />Heal and respond to things you may be holding deep<br />Embrace the emotions that well<br />Feel your love for Self<br />xox<br />Much love from Welcome Arms,<br />Mandy<br /><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph">#selfportrait<br />#bethelight<br />#inspireothers<br />#imageryandwordsarepowerful<br /><br />Imagery &amp; Prose by Mandy Spry @welcomearms<br />Do not use without permission<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[So Her]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/so-her]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/so-her#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 02:12:44 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/so-her</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						            					 							 		 	    	 		 			 				 					 						  She closes her eyesArms lifted, chin tiltedRaising onto her toesShe twirlsContract, release, extendHer knees bendArms move through port a brasLeg extendsHips openTurn-out naturalFeels so rightFeet stretchedShe feels the earth beneath herEvery muscle engagedYet stillnessFor a momentA pauseHer body aging, changedNo longer the limber lines of her youthMore effortYet a dancer [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:right"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6344_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6345_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:26px;"></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">She closes her eyes<br />Arms lifted, chin tilted<br />Raising onto her toes<br />She twirls<br />Contract, release, extend<br /><br />Her knees bend<br />Arms move through port a bras<br />Leg extends<br />Hips open<br />Turn-out natural<br />Feels so right<br /><br />Feet stretched<br />She feels the earth beneath her<br />Every muscle engaged<br />Yet stillness<br />For a moment<br />A pause<br /><br />Her body aging, changed<br />No longer the limber lines of her youth<br />More effort<br />Yet a dancer still<br />In movement she will forever feel home<br />So her<br /></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6364_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6368_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6370_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">#self-portrait<br />Imagery &amp; Prose by Mandy Spry @welcomearms<br /></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6331_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts Open]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/hearts-open]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/hearts-open#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jul 2018 21:07:49 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/hearts-open</guid><description><![CDATA[       Hearts Open&nbsp;What is it?When you hug someoneAnd the energy is intenseYou step backAnd within each other&rsquo;s eyesTears wellFor a moment, just silenceLike time stands stillAndYou know that you are in the presenceOf a known soulNot that of a loverBut there is an unspoken loveA powerA sisterhoodNot that of a blood bondBut one bornOf a shared universal energyOf another timeHearts openSacred truthA story sharedWhat is it?I may not fully knowBut in that hugAnd in the words shared to foll [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6414_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><strong><font color="#8d2424">Hearts Open</font></strong></em><br />&nbsp;<br />What is it?<br />When you hug someone<br />And the energy is intense<br />You step back<br />And within each other&rsquo;s eyes<br />Tears well<br />For a moment, just silence<br />Like time stands still<br />And<br />You know that you are in the presence<br />Of <em><font color="#8d2424">a known soul</font></em><br />Not that of a lover<br />But there is<em><font color="#8d2424"> an unspoken love<br />A power<br />A sisterhood</font></em><br />Not that of a blood bond<br />But one born<br />Of a shared universal energy<br />Of another time<br /><font color="#8d2424">Hearts open</font><br />Sacred truth<br />A story shared<br />What is it?<br />I may not fully know<br />But in that hug<br />And in the words shared to follow<br /><em><font color="#8d2424">I am Heard<br />I am Seen<br />I am Grateful</font></em><br />And my heart feels full<br />&nbsp;<br />Prose &amp; Imagery by ~Mandy Spry @welcomearms<br />#sisterhoodrising<br />#womensupportingwomen<br />#selfportrait<br /></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/dsc-6380_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Bless this Momma]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/we-bless-this-momma]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/we-bless-this-momma#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2018 14:41:10 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.welcomearms.com/my-words/we-bless-this-momma</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						                 					 								 					 						  We Bless this MommaIn the last rays of the evening sunShe cares for another motherSoon to be welcoming new lifeFrom womb to armsPregnancyTo carry, to grow, to nurtureA Momma receiving her own nurturingBlessed and surrounded by her womenFed, cleansedStories and songs sharedHer birth vision, her journeyAcknowledged and supportedRooted in the power of women gatheringWith loveWe bless this MommaShe and her growing babeSoon to b [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:right"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/lindsayblessingway-8_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/lindsayblessingway-12_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><span><em><font color="#8d2424"><strong>We Bless this Momma</strong></font></em><br /><br />In the last rays of the evening sun<br />She cares for another mother<br />Soon to be <font color="#8d2424">welcoming new life</font><br /><font color="#8d2424"><em>From womb to arms</em></font><br /><br />Pregnancy<br /><em><font color="#8d2424">To carry, to grow, to nurture</font></em><br />A Momma receiving her own nurturing<br />Blessed and surrounded by her women<br /><br />Fed, cleansed<br />Stories and songs shared<br />Her birth vision,<em><font color="#8d2424"> her journey</font></em><br />Acknowledged and supported<br /><br /><em><font color="#8d2424">Rooted in the power of women</font></em> gathering<br />With love<br /><em><font color="#8d2424">We bless this Momma</font></em><br />She and her growing babe<br />Soon to be held in her Welcome Arms &#128149;<br /><br /><br />Imagery &amp; Prose by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/welcomearms/">@welcomearms</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/birthempowerment/">#birthempowerment</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/womenempowered/">#womenempowered</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/womensupportingwomen/">#womensupportingwomen</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/halifaxns/">#halifaxns</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/novascotia/">#novascotia</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/welcomearmsphotography/">#welcomearmsphotography</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/womyn/">#womyn</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/womyncircle/">#womyncircle</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/blessingway/">#blessingway</a> </span><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; 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padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:right"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/lindsayblessingway-39_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.welcomearms.com/uploads/5/2/2/4/52249409/lindsayblessingway-48_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span><strong><em><font color="#8d2424">Together</font></em></strong><br /><br /><font color="#8d2424"><em>Together</em></font><br /><font color="#8d2424"><font color="#3f3f3f">Mother&rsquo;s gather</font></font><br />Little ones in arms<br /><font color="#8d2424"><em>Together</em></font><br />Mother&rsquo;s caring for another<br />Momma-to-be<br /><em><font color="#8d2424">Together</font></em><br />Children and women<br />Nature&rsquo;s natural pairing<br /><em><font color="#8d2424">Together</font></em><br />Supporting one another<br />From a place of pure love &#128149; .<br /><br /><br />Imagery &amp; Prose by Mandy <font color="#24678d">@welcomearms</font><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><font size="1"><font size="2"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindsayumlahrhn/">@lindsayumlahrhn</a></font></font></span><br /><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>