A new day begins right now. And then again tomorrow. Every day is another opportunity to get up, then wake up. Choices are made, energy is set that steers the course of the day. One has many different opportunities throughout each day to create, in each moment, wellness and health. Choice of outlook, attitude, actions. All important.
It’s kind of a bumpy ride right now, for many people. I am finding this reflected everywhere I go. It is not the time to isolate oneself, stay inside and hide. It is the time to get out and say hello to others, see what’s going on. Shake it up, do something new, get a new outlook. See something colorful and pretty, hear new music, experience the pulse of life going on all around.
Yesterday I went for a hike in the rain. It was a very soothing balmy rain, so it was okay to get soaked. There were actually quite a few people out doing the same thing, some with their dogs. The park smelled green and fresh. I went to experience that smell, and the feeling of rain on my skin. My friend and I sat in a sheltered picnic area afterward, drinking hot tea from the nearby cafe, listening to the patter of the rain. So soothing, quiet, exciting to be out in it.
I’d like to do things like that more often. Get off the beaten path, challenge the usual everyday patterns, see new things. The rest of my day followed from the morning in the rain. Today I am still thinking about it. I feel as if I recharged myself yesterday to begin the next new things.
©Kris Cahill 2009 Art & Clairvoyance
This painting: “Fasten Your Seatbelt” 2008, 10″x10″ Sold
Kris,
What a wonderfully inspirational thought. I agree that it is important to get outside of yourself, do something new & feel alive even if there is that part of you that just wants to stay in & curl up under the covers.
I’m sure I’ll reread your posting when I need a bit of a spark in the dark.
I’m going to get my butt outside in the cold today & explore new photo opportunities.
Have a great day!
love karas
I am afraid I don’t do out of the ordinary things often enough. I am such a person of habit that I am caught in it. I will try to endeavor to free myself of this trap and try do do more out of the ordinary things. I am sure it takes less courage than I think it does. It’s just making that first step over the threshold.
Your painting is fabulous and I am not surprised that it is sold.
kris — i’m thinking we can always enjoy the rides that come our way. the bumpy ones too. hold on tight. and then let go!
Today is my daughters birthday (21, woohoo!). I sent her this painting. She loved it.
This is beautiful. I love your new blog too!
These colors vibrate in my soul. It was helpful to read about “getting out”. I’ve been hunkered down during these bad news days!
Your posts always lighten my heart. I needed to read this today. I’m going to go out and do something different today. I know there is something beautiful out there right now waiting for a witness.