Inspiration

I spend a lot of time thinking, who doesn't I suppose. It's not the kind that usually gets me into trouble wandering amidst the boring dry Sahara-like vastness that is the surface of my brain, but more how I can better myself as a being, enhance the relationship between me and the energy around me, essentially leaning away from the 'just get me thru the day' moments. I've said it before, I'll say it again...I think having a passion in life is important. However, going ape and devoting ones-self to a cause or activity so much that it is self destructive or incredibly annoying or selfish I do not suggest. That attachment that some have to religion is fantastic if it works for them, I just worry when it becomes such a part of their lives that every second word is Godly, all decisions and outcomes are decided by their faith. I can appreciate that writing may be a facet for some, but I think about if there are genious authors' who lock themselves in rooms, not bathed for weeks on end or members of active society because they are so into their craft? Music lovers who are so entranced by the written word set to melody that they lose sight of realistic goals? The woman so attached to and wanting to help her animal kind that she is scorned by the neighbourhood and called the 'Crazy Cat Lady', unable to control how many she helps. It scares me a little to look into the future and see what my life will be like when I find my passion. Until then, I am going to enjoy the little things I find inspiration in...lazy days spent listening to natural flowing water and whispers in the trees...the anticipation of the lives in my latest book and where the characters fate lies...watching my nephew learn new things every day and giving us all hope...Jann Arden's journal...the simple joy photography brings to many...and there the mind goes again, wandering like the Serengeti trying to avoid the drought...thank goodness for blogs, and journals and 'Notes'

Until next time, Toodles

Taken For Granted

I know, I think too much. Most of it is done in the shower, or while driving. You know those times when the mind is idle, it can be dangerous. However, I often get to thinking of insignificant things, yet monumental, simple although complex. Take a look see at a few I have gathered recently...this in large part also has to do I believe with my newer release to really appreciate and strive for the super simple, laid back, sans stress lifestyle. When I'm in the deep dark throws of a violent cold, say that day 4ish when thinking to myself "you know what, if someone covered my mouth in some dark alley with a leather glove I would surely suffocate" cause the nostrils are just not pushing thru any air whatsoever, when the throat feels like there is a little chain gang of nasty ferries going at it with sandpaper...ok you get the picture...well it isn't until that point that I realize how good I have it not being sick, that I take all those other weeks every year healthy for granted. I completely understand that gas is expensive, can't we just sit back comfortably in our air conditioned vehicle and 'put ourselves in the shoes' of the single mother of 3 who takes the bus across town and has no other choice? I have a small television in my room, it was inexpensive, it doesn't have any fancy features or attachments, I am just glad I am able to see it. It baffles people when they see it...do you know how many don't even get the opportunity to watch? When I get on the highway and there's unusally little traffic, I don't realize it until I am well on my way into my routine that evening...when I get a forward that tells me I have to send it on to 40 people or I will suffer a horrid punishment, I am glad that someone thought of me when skimming their contact list...and when I get home late at night from a power walk with one of my good friends, all sweaty and feeling broken, I am delighted at least that I was able to do it safely, on my own two feet and able to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells of my surroundings. I didn't intend to go all Hallmark greeting card or anything on this note, and I guess it's where it ended up, I just want to keep heading in this new direction I have been going. It's making life a whole lot easier.

Toodles