I sat very still in my favorite chair and sipped the hot Earl Grey out of my favorite cup as the morning thunderstorm moved through. The view was the same as always but the sounds were so inviting IF you tuned into them. While we as humans are busy doing the daily grind, there is an entire world happening around us. It was one of those rains that came straight down and made the trees sing as if they were all in harmony with each other. The hummingbirds took advantage of the cool temperatures and buzzed at lightening speed in their destination to the sweet nectar in the feeders. I could hear a train make it’s way down the tracks while my winter poinsettias seemed to drink loudly of the fresh rain. I think most of us would be astonished at how much we really DON’T hear on a daily basis.
The picture above is of our cat, Earnie. We had just rescued him from a shelter. He hated wide open spaces so he would sit for hours in the bathroom sink. We would talk to him each time we passed by the bathroom. I am sure it seemed like a great place to be but life was passing him by and he didn’t know it.
While I am the first to recognize a “Perfect Moment”, I have also been guilty of remaining “Stuck in a Season”. The sad part is I didn’t even know I was stuck. Looking back, it was like a rat wheel of familiarity that was leading to nothing new. I had become so conditioned to the environment and events that shaped my life that considering something new seemed radical and foolish. If you are one of those people who DO NOT fear change – then I commend you and say “Journey ON with BOLDNESS and COURAGE!”. However, if you find yourself stuck in the season of doing things the same way every single day while deeply desiring change, then open your ears to hear. Listen to your heart. Afterall, isn’t it the wellspring of life? Wellspring literally means an original and bountiful source! Your heart holds the source of your genuine self! There is something that is specific to YOU. Something so original that unless it is uncapped and released – the world will NEVER see it.
Two years ago, I actually scheduled time on my own calendar to do nothing but write my dreams in a book. Do you know it was one of the most challenging things I have ever done? I was even nervous about meeting with myself and attempting to dream with no limits. 6 hours later I was exhausted. That little dream book is one of my most cherished items. I keep it close to me because dreaming is much easier now and I add to it often. It holds the future with no boundaries. The most exciting part is that many of those dreams have already came true!
I leave you with this – don’t let yourself be one of those folks who walk through every season of their life wearing the same attire. In other words, attempt to dream and surprise your friends and family with a “new outfit”! Let your hair down and run toward the thing that seems impossible. The blessing will be great for you and the world. The step forward will also lead to something else and before you know it – the sound of the rain will suddenly be louder than the stagnancy of being stuck.
For the record – Earnie is now a year old and has greatly expanded his territory. Let’s just say his daily adventures find him resting peacefully in the evening. May we all follow his example. 🙂
Enjoy the Journey – VB
