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Life Is Constant, And The Heart is The Author | Reflection I

A quiet moment to remember that life doesn't change, only how we see It does.

By Lenn MarcusPublished 11 months ago • 1 min read

A gentle reminder to self.

Life is constant.

When it feels unfair,

it’s only your emotions blurring the image.

Life is a straight line…

and our emotions, the strings.

A blank white page,

painted with colorful feelings.

Remember that.

Take a moment.

Pause.

Think.

Find that thread of color,

and let the heart carry it.

Then you’ll understand:

Life is content,

and our hearts are the author,

painting the picture through emotion.

— Pen Drop

Author’s Note:

Sometimes we forget that the world isn’t cruel or kind — it just is.

It’s our hearts that give it shape and color.

A gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and see again with softer eyes.

This piece is part of my personal Reflections collection — More coming soon.

You can also check out my Echoes collection — each piece stands alone and can be read in any order.

👉 Echo IV — When Joy Blooms Like Spring

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About the Creator

Lenn Marcus

Through words, I search for the echoes we leave behind — in love, loss, and memory.

Each piece is a quiet reminder that we’re all still listening.

Welcome to my world.

— Pen Drop

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    Written by Lenn Marcus