Come on along on a little wander. Something inspired by my own walks, both present and past. Something that says 'earth' to me and that I must pay close attention to the smallest twig, to the sound of water, or leaves falling, to every moment of my day. "Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it." - Greg Anderson
These waning days of fall make me want to cocoon - to curl up where its warm and cozy. I'm finding that with the past month being so hectic and disjointed (for several reasons) I feel the need to nurture two things in my life.
The first is contemplation [contemplation to look at; to view thoughtfully; to meditate on; to have in view.] I need/want time to let my mind wander into magical worlds where anything is possible. I need/want time to myself with no distractions from the 'outside' world.
The second is exploration [exploration to visit and search through; to examine throughout.] To spend time searching for ideas; to explore thoughts that might translate into my work; to experiment with new techniques/colors/designs.
How fortunate I am that winter is coming - it the time of the year that is quieter, calmer and less demanding from the outside (unless one has to shovel snow). Over the next few months I hope to spend a little bit of each day in both these endeavors.
"You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you." - James Allen
