The most ordinary life experiences become transcendent when you offer them your reverent silence, your mischievous laughter, your sacred rage.
Mirabai Starr
Another frigid morning below zero, where my car groaned when I turned the ignition. Almost like it was saying, “Do you really want to do this?” Clear blue skies and sunshine now bring some warmth. My morning included quiet time, a breakfast scramble, then a trip to the coffee shop filled with wonderful conversations and a mocha. I did not journal until after I came home and began laundry. Some may consider my life dull, boring, ordinary but for me there is nothing ordinary about this life I live. My life is full as long as I stay present, my eyes open! I must admit I live the good life! I see that everyone is dealing with this cold weather so I hope you are staying warm.
4 Comments
Todd Henson
I very much like this. As I look forward to “retirement” I picture a life that I believe I’ll be very happy with and yet I know many would consider dull and boring, just as you mention. To each their own.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Todd. There was a time when I felt some embarrassment when people asked what I was doing. That is primarily because as a society we focus on doing rather than being. I’m learning life is more about living than task oriented.
Earl
Monte, I have felt the same awkwardness on occasion when someone I haven’t seen for a while ask “what are you doing these days.” If I’m feeling a little flippant, I’ll come back with the quick question: “Doing about what?” That usually stalls out the conversation as they get a blank look on their face.
Monte Stevens
I like that answer real.I’m gonna have to remember that. LOL