March 12, 2012-Take a Word Challenge- The word is green
March 14, 2012- Sharing Joy Thursday
Nashville, TN -April 2009
Holding onto that which we love-
while reaching for the fresh, green, leaves of spring.
Here, just down the path you will catch a glimpse of me. Not writing much. But still seeing. A bit weighed down, but moving. My friends know I walk everyday and have always said,"I would love to walk with you sometime." So in January this year, I started sending out a daily group email, saying the time I am walking that day. No obligation to reply - except when they can join me. It has been a delightful little practice. I am thrilled seeing my friends now and then. It is good to share a path.
In the image above, my son and daughter-in-law, walk with a simple joy, that I was blessed to witness. It was taken somewhere near Nashville, TN. Unfortunately, it is too late to call up my son to ask where we were. Sometimes, even when we think we know where we are, we can be surprised to see things we have missed. I bring this up because there are things I am seeing about myself, for the first time. Making me wonder, in curiosity, where I have been for so long. Life is a journey- I seem to be able to walk the same path - and continue to find something new. In keeping with my word this year... I pause, and instead of saying critically- "Why in the world haven't you noticed that before?" I am learning to simply say, "Wow! Look what you noticed today." This is a very good step in the right direction.
I really like the way you are implementing 'Pause' in your life and in your words. We really do rush through experiences and miss a lot. I really like the joy you've captured in this photo.
ReplyDeleteTeri, your photos always make me feel something. The one above made me smile geniunely smile. And the green is so vivid!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo! I love the idea of casually sharing your walks.
ReplyDeleteit is indeed Teri, it is indeed.
ReplyDeleteThat is a good step on this journey called life. I like when I notice something new. My family kids me because I enjoy movies as much the second time I watch them ~ I don't remember everything that happened and I always notice something new. I mentioned that to a group of women once, that I have learned to like things about myself that allow me to see the same thing a new way, and they thought I was a little bit crazy. That's fun too:)
ReplyDeleteSomething important gets lost in daily rush. I tell myself to calm down and to slow down. I like the way you presented your thoughts with your photo, poem, and narratives.
ReplyDeleteYou have wonderful blogs Teri! Your photos and your words are awesome. I particularly like this photo. Such a playfulness and joy of being together.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit and comment. I appreciate it.
Hugs xx
A blanket of thank yous... one and all... xoxo teri
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