Monday, January 30, 2017

Sunshine











"If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, 
if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has the power to move you, 
if the simple things in nature have a message you understand, 
Rejoice, for your soul is alive."
~ Eleanora Duse ~

Hello sunshine! It's been a few weeks since the beautiful sun has peeked out to say hello, so when we woke Sunday morning and it was peeking out we made our way to the trail as fast as we could to soak it up, and I'm so glad we did. The trails were quiet, the birds were singing, and my little man and I walked, sometimes chatting, other times in silence. It was in the silence I could feel it....connection. My heart was full, my soul happy, I felt connected. Things in the world are a little heavy right now, and so I have been intentional with what I have allowed in and what I have kept out. I have focused on the good I can do here, in my own home, within my community of friends, and within the community in which I live. It's small in the grand scheme of things, but every bit helps, right? At least I like to think so. 

It's no mistake that I felt such connection in the woods, it is my happy place, the place I go to find myself, to seek answers, to connect, to heal. My soul is alive in the woods, there is no despair as I walk with the trees, only hope and love. I wish the hope and love I felt as I stepped off the trail could be spread far and wide across our beautiful earth, reaching every soul that is hurting. I realize that's not possible, but I can still wish.

So today, and every day moving forward, I will stay intentional. I will focus on the small, meaningful acts I can do in my little world, and hope for a ripple effect that spreads far and wide. Will you do the same?

10 comments:

  1. the sun has been hiding more so lately. Definitely a lot compared to last January. I love your photos of nature, so soothing and quiet and happy.

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  2. Oh my, I feel like you and I were in a very similar place of mind today in our posts!! I have been even more so intentional about what comes in as well. And the sun has come out here too finally inviting us to spend more time outside again which we have so needed.

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    1. It has been tricky keeping things out, but I have needed to do it, just too much darkness. So happy the sun is shining on you guys too...it was much needed here.

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  3. "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are". One of my favorite quotes- by Theodore Roosevelt

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    1. Love it!!! Thank you for sharing. xo

      PS I have your email in my inbox, I haven't forgotten, will get back to you this weekend.

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  4. Lovely post. Will definitely be sending those beautiful thoughts out into the world!

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  5. Yes! I feel like that is so much of what we all can do. Sometimes that means focusing in on our smaller picture in order to allow it to impact the larger picture and doing what we can within our means and abilities. I'm happy to see you all were able to enjoy such a beautiful day.

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    1. Yes!!!! Doing our own little part, right? Hope all is well in your world friend. xo

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