I posted a simple version of this—a few words—on Facebook.
It wasn’t enough.
I couldn’t leave it as is - there was more to share.
I once would have ignored the invitation, telling myself I had already posted, and I couldn’t add more...It's done.
I know I held back from fear. Afraid of being wrong or I was listening to the experts who said, once posted don’t make the post private, it messes up the algorithm.
The simple truth is that by ignoring and denying what I wanted to do, I was shutting out possibilities for new discovery and transformation within myself, and potentially holding back possibilities for others.
You and I, we are the algorithm. It's not the numbers, or the likes, that matter, but the connection between us, and the magic that flows from within as I write.
I noticed I wasn't finished. I couldn't leave things incomplete or unfinished.
What have you been noticing?
Where is your attention?
Have you been treating every day as a race against time? I noticed I was swept up in the bustle for several days.
Until…
I noticed what I was doing and put a stop to it. I didn’t justify it. Or fight with it. I ended it.
My mood was off. I was influenced more by the emotions, rather than the awareness of being, that I am.
I experience the Sonoran desert summers as an invitation to slow down, and embrace the basics; simplicity in food, movement, and daily tasks.
I observe the desert critters and how they move through a hot July day.
They exert more energy during the early morning hours. They eat and drink robustly earlier and in the evening they eat a bit and grab some water.
During the day - though a bird or two will flitter by, mostly they hang out in the trees and rest in the shade. It’s all about staying cool. Instinctual. Not arguing with nature. They dance with the heat.
We, us humans, often complain, too much, and this distracts us from recognizing the beauty and magic that awaits us in every moment. When I argue or compare this summer's heat to last year's, all I end up with is a whole lot of jabber.
Honoring the animal wisdom, we ventured outside after the sun went down. People were relaxing under the shade trees. Taking pleasure in the nearby gentle guitar strumming.
The musician had a laid-back vibe. He was as relaxed as the heat was intense.
Unhurried, open, receiving the next notes to play. It was a delicious slowing down.
This summer I've discovered exquisite moments of perfection.
Where we were sitting, I turned to look behind me. Wow! The perfect image captured my attention...
Picture taken.
Music and Mystical emerge from Magical…
I so get this❤️❤️❤️ thank you!!