Today's moment is a simple one. Today, I managed to enjoy the warm Indian Summer weather not once, not twice, but three times today! This NEVER happens in my workday-world. Typically once I'm at work, I am in the office until I leave. I get to work via car and the walk from the parking garage to the office is very short and often I barely see the day; enjoying a warm beautiful day like today, is rare.
Today my schedule was amuck. Maybe that was a good thing!
First, I had to drop my car off at the nearby Hyundai dealership as my sunroof had a recall on it. Fortunately, the dealership is an easy 10 minute walk from my office. Early this morning, I found myself enjoying a crisp fall morning stroll into the office in the sunshine
Low and behold, my car was fixed early and I was in dire need of a coffee, so I headed back over to the dealership around 11:00 am. What a delight it was to enjoy the higher, warmer sun on my face. It was also the perfect time to call EQ. Together, we shared the walk over to the dealership. By the time I arrived, I was warm enough to shed my light scarf and leather jacket. Awesome.
My third adventure into the sunny fall day was when I headed out to (and back from) my chiropractic appointment. It was mid-afternoon now and though the sun was warm, I was happy to have my scarf with me as there was a cool tingle in the breeze.
What a delightful range of temperatures - it felt good to get out and enjoy the different parts of this beautiful fall day.
Maybe I really should take up my ND's advice and do that more often. I know Mr. B does it very day.
Something to seriously consider.
Moments enjoying a beautiful fall day.
Moments seeing the benefit in breaking up one's day at the desk.
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Moments D405: Summer Storms
Today I was home prepping for my very long week and coming weekend. With an assignment due for class, extra long work days all this week and my mid-term all happening in the next 10 days, my plate is very full.
As I puttered and dealt with my chores, the weather was as fickle as my mood. First thing this morning, it was sunny, bright and humid. By the time I was home from picking up groceries, the sky was darkening. Before I knew it, the sky had opened up and there was a heavy downpour. Within moments, they sky was clear yet again, the sun out and drying up the puddles.
An hour or so later, it happened all over again. This time, the tennis courts across the street from me were filled with players. Instead of running from the downpour, each of the four courts of players simply kept on playing! I was shocked, but I smiled knowing that I’d likely do the same if I were on the court. They laughed, they giggled, one even hooted into the rain. What fun it was to watch and a great way to break up my day.
Strangely enough, this happened two more times today. What a strange fickle day of weather, but it was entertaining. It almost made up for being stuck inside all day working.
Moments puttering and prepping.
Moments enjoying the weather.
As I puttered and dealt with my chores, the weather was as fickle as my mood. First thing this morning, it was sunny, bright and humid. By the time I was home from picking up groceries, the sky was darkening. Before I knew it, the sky had opened up and there was a heavy downpour. Within moments, they sky was clear yet again, the sun out and drying up the puddles.
An hour or so later, it happened all over again. This time, the tennis courts across the street from me were filled with players. Instead of running from the downpour, each of the four courts of players simply kept on playing! I was shocked, but I smiled knowing that I’d likely do the same if I were on the court. They laughed, they giggled, one even hooted into the rain. What fun it was to watch and a great way to break up my day.
Strangely enough, this happened two more times today. What a strange fickle day of weather, but it was entertaining. It almost made up for being stuck inside all day working.
Moments puttering and prepping.
Moments enjoying the weather.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Moments D285: Hawks, soaring and drifting
I swear, where we are staying in Davenport, Florida it must be a hawk sanctuary or something. Every time we were away from the resort, we would see 20+ hawks soaring in the sky. I’m not even exaggerating.
It was pretty amazing to see them everywhere in the sky. Each of us noticed it. That’s kinda cool that my nieces noticed. *I* noticed them noticing! Geeky. Yes. Maybe. But it made me smile! At one point my older niece counted 28 hawks in the air. Together we stopped and watched them soar and drift in the warm winds.
Oh to be a hawk soaring on those warm winds!
Moments looking to the sky.
Moments enjoying your family and their perspectives.
It was pretty amazing to see them everywhere in the sky. Each of us noticed it. That’s kinda cool that my nieces noticed. *I* noticed them noticing! Geeky. Yes. Maybe. But it made me smile! At one point my older niece counted 28 hawks in the air. Together we stopped and watched them soar and drift in the warm winds.
Oh to be a hawk soaring on those warm winds!
Moments looking to the sky.
Moments enjoying your family and their perspectives.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Moments D284: Soaking in the sun and the winds of change
The best part of the day was late in the afternoon. It was just my uncle and I left soaking up the sun as the girls bailed on us. We continued to soak in the last of the day’s rays in complete silence. How zen it was! It was in these last quiet moments that I found a deep sense of quiet & relaxation. It was incredible. No distractions, just me, myself and I, enjoying the heat of the sun.
In those last moments of the day I thought about many things. From a brief overview of my last year of change and growth to a more in depth processing of next steps looking forward. I feel a great change coming. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but it is coming. The question becomes: Am I ready for it?
Yes. I think I am. There’s no reason to simply be comfortable. Change makes us uncomfortable. But I think, I’m ready for that stir up. My new year’s resolution: To be more true to self. and not fear change.
Moments in the quiet.
Moments with one’s thoughts.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Moments D210: Fog
Today has been a terrible day. I kept hoping that there would be a moment that light away the darkness that descended upon me today. It just seemed like Mercury's retrograde was in full force on me today. Who knew that the best moment of my day would be early this morning and not something from later on in the day. I certainly didn't have a clue of what was to come today!
And so, as I sit and reflect upon this challenging day (on so many levels it hurts my head!), the moment I share with you is fog.
This morning, our fine city was blanketed in a fog. This doesn't happen very often, but this morning it was quite thick. So much so that my car was covered in moisture from its grasp.
I remember the morning clearly. I opened my front door and as the view came before me I smiled. I couldn't see the tennis courts across the street and I could barely see my car not steps away from me. Fog is a type of weather that I don't see often and yet, strangely, I've enjoyed its company a couple of times in the past week. (I drove in it on my way to my friends 3 hours away last weekend. THAT was fun driving in and out of the valleys on the back roads!) But I digress.....
The fog, while beautiful, comes with some negative symbology attached to it. Hidden obstacles, eerie moments (horror movie anyone?) and general sense of foreboding. Hmmm. Perhaps I should have paid better attention to the symbolism of the fog today instead of its beauty.
I found this summary of the symbolism of fog. It's pretty comprehensive and explains (better than I today) what I'm thinking in terms of fog's negative symbology. Enjoy.
Moments connect with nature.
Moments to move beyond.
And so, as I sit and reflect upon this challenging day (on so many levels it hurts my head!), the moment I share with you is fog.
This morning, our fine city was blanketed in a fog. This doesn't happen very often, but this morning it was quite thick. So much so that my car was covered in moisture from its grasp.
I remember the morning clearly. I opened my front door and as the view came before me I smiled. I couldn't see the tennis courts across the street and I could barely see my car not steps away from me. Fog is a type of weather that I don't see often and yet, strangely, I've enjoyed its company a couple of times in the past week. (I drove in it on my way to my friends 3 hours away last weekend. THAT was fun driving in and out of the valleys on the back roads!) But I digress.....
The fog, while beautiful, comes with some negative symbology attached to it. Hidden obstacles, eerie moments (horror movie anyone?) and general sense of foreboding. Hmmm. Perhaps I should have paid better attention to the symbolism of the fog today instead of its beauty.
I found this summary of the symbolism of fog. It's pretty comprehensive and explains (better than I today) what I'm thinking in terms of fog's negative symbology. Enjoy.
Moments connect with nature.
Moments to move beyond.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Moments -D54; Ignoring the weather man
You know, those weather experts sure do struggle with predicting the weather. Today’s moment….beating the weather.
Today I had hoped to get in a few games of beach volleyball before the thunder storms rolled in. out started off badly. Very sad actually…nearly left defeated after an hour…but then we had a few new players (better caliber!) show up. It was now worth getting my net and setting it up for better games.
Ah, but the weather was calling for thunder showers….was it worth the effort?
We decided to risk it. BEST DECISION OF THE DAY! We were set up by 1:30pm and played thru to nearly 5pm. It sprinkled a bout around 2:30pm, but then the sun broke through….Whoa ya! Heaven. I’m tired, a weee bit burnt, but so very very happy that we ignored the weatherman!
Moments! Love the ones where you nearly missed out on them!
Today I had hoped to get in a few games of beach volleyball before the thunder storms rolled in. out started off badly. Very sad actually…nearly left defeated after an hour…but then we had a few new players (better caliber!) show up. It was now worth getting my net and setting it up for better games.
Ah, but the weather was calling for thunder showers….was it worth the effort?
We decided to risk it. BEST DECISION OF THE DAY! We were set up by 1:30pm and played thru to nearly 5pm. It sprinkled a bout around 2:30pm, but then the sun broke through….Whoa ya! Heaven. I’m tired, a weee bit burnt, but so very very happy that we ignored the weatherman!
Moments! Love the ones where you nearly missed out on them!
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