that inviting red door . . .

once upon a time,
in one of my former lives,
i had a front door that was painted red.

a beautiful uplifting red,
cheery and inviting.
and perfect therapy for those long
(very long) winter months.

just a door.
just some paint.
yet so much more.

a true symbol of what made me happy.
of what allowed me to dream and imagine
and explore my existence.

that red door signified
a welcoming warmth and safety in my inner haven,
a daring sass and grit out in the world.

the way i wanted to be.

so i started following that feeling.
i began living out my red-door adventures.

red-door adventures

do you have a small-but-meaningful reminder
that stimulates you to get up and get going?

what are your once-upon-a-time red-door adventures
that you’re wishing were happening in your life now?

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11 Responses to that inviting red door . . .

  1. Jul's says:

    Oh love your red door inspiration! And as always love your poetry…I think you have a book of April’s Essence Poetry in you ๐Ÿ˜‰ I have a cross that my sons gave me, just a necklace I wear daily as it makes me feel like they are with me. I find myself touching it daily, often, when I want to feel safe, comfy and loved.

    You make me want to have my stained front door painted red!

    • April Lee says:

      what a sweet thing to say, jul’s. (i’ve actually had a book of poems in the works for years. maybe it is time.)

      i love the story behind your inspirational piece. feeling “safe, comfy and loved” while thinking of your sons sounds ideal.

  2. Cathy says:

    Much love and good wishes for this next manifestation of the red door!

    • Cathy says:

      My current red door is the Intuition mala I wear – it reminds me that I am always connected to myself in a very deep way, even if I feel disconnected from life and people for a time. It calls me to heed the voice of my intuition on a daily basis, and THAT is the doorway to the life I want to live!

  3. Ferris Jay says:

    What a lovely symbol of happiness April, very heartwarming.

    For me, I find that inspiration in tiny seeds, especially in Spring, as I’m a gardener, but also all year round.

    It always inspired me knowing that those tiny seeds have the potential to be huge trees, beautiful flowers or tasty vegetables. It helps me remember my potential … and how growth can take time.

    Seeds also show me the level of abundance that this earth gifts us, with most plants gifting us many more seeds than we require. I adore the sense of abundance and generosity I feel when I take time to really see that ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. Michelle says:

    April, I have always been intrigued by red doors.

    I believe they’re against code in my thoroughly suburban community. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    And so….

    I have a red kitchen!

    Which I love just as much as red doors.

    Congratulations on the new adventure of your e-course this week!

  5. Elizabeth says:

    I love the way you think … I love the red door …

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