Now, on to today's post:
There is a kid in all of us, and reconnecting to that inquisitive, fun-loving side of ourselves opens us to a sense of wonder and gratitude. Do you remember blowing bubbles? Swinging from a rope swing? Dancing in the rain? I sure do! In fact, as I take time to savor those memories I'm blessed with a sense of calm that gives me great joy. For each of us, remembering those light-hearted moments from childhood provides a relaxing and positive interlude--a precious few moments of renewal.
Over the weekend, I found this photo in my computer archive, and it seemed to be perfect for what I wanted to write about today. Isn't this a magnificent tree? You can imagine that it has been the place of shelter and play for thousands of kids for hundreds of years. This particular picture is of my grandson and 3 of his English cousins. Everyone of these children seems to have a different way of relating to the tree; and each is using imagination to make the most of it. As a friend of mine said, "What kind of stories would that tree tell if it could talk?" I honestly don't know, but I suppose many of them would be tales of adventure and daring. That's the great thing about being a kid. You imagine.You dare to dream. You just have FUN!
Where did we lose all that? Sure, I know the answer as well as you do. It got left behind in the great rush of life, buried in the clutter of the thousand tasks that fill each day, run over in the traffice of the should do's, and oughtta be's, and gotta haves of adulthood. STOP! For just a few minutes today, STOP. Stop and remember the joys of your childhood. The things you used to love as a kid. The simple stuff you took time for, and the way you let your imagination soar.
Today, take 5 minutes to remember. It may be the best, most refreshing, gratitude filled 5 minutes of your day!
TODAY'S GENTLE ENCOURAGEMENT:
Stop to Smell the Flowers!
Awesome tree. A C.S. Lewis place for the imagination to run wild.
ReplyDeleteYeah I finally found your blog! I only had time to read one entry so I scrolled through and picked this one. The kids are adorable and the tree is fabulous! One of my favorite memories was in college where I discovered that if you blew bubbles after it rains in the wet grass they stick and you end up with a field of bubbles. If you've never done it you've got to try...it's sure to bring out that inner lost child!
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