Time has been in a race…

My dearest little Gurney insisted that I get up way earlier than I wanted to this morning as her tummy has an alarm clock attached to it. And, while I was not all that interested in being up so early it did give me the opportunity to see a beautiful sunrise that otherwise I would have missed.

Watching the sun shine reflected in the clouds and the rays of sun projected in the sky I found myself wondering just how many opportune experiences I miss every second of every minute, of every hour, of every day of my life just in my own back yard let alone in the entire globe. There are so very many wonders of life to take in and sadly I miss so very much in my day to day existence.

It has been a hectic month since my little Gurney kitty got sick and thankfully is well on the mend. I’ve had little time to soak in the wonders in my very own back yard.

I need so very much to have time to sit with me routinely, to be outside this time of year in my yard and flower gardens to smile at the humming birds and look at the colors in the flowers that are blooming so brightly, to walk down the street and enjoy the place I’ve chosen to live.

I’ve only gotten very short moments in the last month to do just that and my body, mind and soul craves more letting me know I need to take better care of me again. I’ve been stretched too thin.

My husband turned 60 this week and my mother turned 80 two weeks ago…how can this be? Time has been in a race that I want so badly to slow down as it scares me. My mind and heart know loss well and know more loss is on the horizon too. My body tenses at the thought. My heart feels heavy too.

My spirit is trying to keep pace and needs some rest and opportunity to rejuvenate…the sunrise, flowers, humming birds and my little Gurney are bringing me just that today! I am grateful for the gift of this day!

What are your body, mind and soul craving in this very moment? What wonders are all around you right now to take in?