Sometimes sitting and being present whether it is a porch, comfy chair or in a nook lets us refocus and just be present. I didn’t fully understand the meaning of that porch phrase until I realized: my thoughts become clearer, laughter abounds with friends, conversations bring comfort and encouragement…on the porch.
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The hues of blues in the sky range from light to medium to deep. It is the color of water…the ocean waves, the glittering sparkles on the lake’s surface. Blue ushers calm. Blue signifies enough and is enough.
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The tip, tap of raindrops form patterns when rain falls. Sometimes the pattern is at a slow and on-going pace. At other times, the rain seems rapid without pausing. There is something about the rain that falls when the sun is shining.
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Fall has quickly transformed the leaves on the trees. The hues of red, orange and yellow are bountiful in color. The rainbow of leaves reminds me of of the brightness of colors. Sometimes the leaves swirl with the brisk breeze. At other times, the leaves seem to float down to the ground. We have those moments where things swirl around in the day to day. Some days we seem to float more than others.
When things swirl in the day to day or gracefully just are, may we look around and have a perspective of just being present.
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Love causes us to reflect on what really matters in our lives. Love may evoke sadness as we think of disappointing times. Love can cause us to show care and extend grace. It enables us to appreciate the things and people that make us love the day to day.
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Recently, I have been reading Make Something Good Today by Erin & Ben Napier. One night, I was watching their show Home Town and enjoyed their renovations of the homes in their small town. Creating and making something new or repurposed is one of my favorite pursuits.The words “make something good today” speaks to finding something positive in our day-to day. There are days when it’s hard to see the good. In these times of uncertainty, it is difficult to focus on the good.
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How do you lift yourself when times are difficult? May we look for the good when life is crazy. May we seek to pause and reflect. May we hear the quiet as we slow down. May we enjoy those things that lift us up!
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As the spring season unfolds, may we listen to the sounds of spring…the birds, the water rippling at the river, the laughter of children outside playing. May we see the beauty in nature…flowers blooming, green grass growing and the blue sky overhead.
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May we find the beauty in things that cause us to appreciate the now. May we look for another view…a snowy day, a new day, a brighter view than before.
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