5/26/24
Today, I added an additional walk to my routine. My daughter and I went for a walk after I got back from playing catch with the dog. On the way, I was enamored by the sunshine and blue sky. The colors yellow, blue, and green kept coming to mind so I ruminated on that for a while. The yellow made me feel powerful. It made me thankful for the sun the grows all of the plants which are green. The blue sky was so vast that it felt easier to breathe. We walked and picked berries. They were berries from the Oregon Grape plant so we didn’t eat them. My little one was just exploring her surroundings. We saw birds and dogs on our way to the river front. It was a little chilly out there so I found myself picking her up for intermittent snuggles. I told her that I am honored to keep her warm. Right before we came back inside, we saw two humming birds playing mid air. As I type this a bird landed on our balcony railing. This is rare because of how high up we live. Observing the little things in life has taught me the art of appreciation. Early on this quiet Sunday, I hold those lessons as close as possible. Our experiences do not make us who we are, yet they have the ability to shape our perspective based interpretation. How many times have I been out and looked right past all the beauty? Sometimes I would be in my head and staring off into the distance. It seems like I was focused on my destination more than my journey. Back then, taking my dog out seemed like a chore when it actually is a privilege. I am eager to participate in these activities now. Since I have been waking up on time and prioritizing the things that mean most to me, I have been able to enjoy them. When my priorities would fall out of line in the past, I would find myself squeezing in these important things. How backwards does that sound??? Ample amounts of time should be allotted for the imperative. If anything, the trivial matters may be squeezed in or omitted altogether. How are you prioritizing? I know for me societal pressures can lead to imbalance. I have explored van life, off grid living, homesteading and more. I am interested in seeing how these concepts manifest in my marriage. These sort of lifestyles can be seen as extreme, unstable, or even dangerous to some so if I am going to implement them, I have to cover all of those bases. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to move toward the lifestyle we always imagined. Keep growing and glowing and remember “how you do anything is how you do everything” Cheers!
