Never say never.
I used to wonder how my elders could “just sit around and talk” – or not – and marvel at the appearance of the crabapple blossoms, revel at the appearance of some bird or another. “There must be something more interesting to do!” I’d say and silently huff, “I’ll never-ever just sit around and stare at stuff.”
Well.
We spent hours the other day watching the crow babies in their nest. The cardinals’ arrival always gets a rise out of use. The day the peonies bloomed was cause for celebration. Now I think, “The world would be a better place if people could just slow down long enough to notice all the miracles happening around them.”
Now I know. There is nothing more important or interesting to do than be fully present where I am.
I’m so glad that the younger version of me was so utterly wrong.
read Kerri’s blogpost about BIRD WATCHING
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The Direction of Intention 