Desert Camping in the Spring

 A few weeks ago Hunny and I went camping in the desert.  Spectacular views including stars after dark.  I was looking at a few of the pictures today and remembering the beauty of that time.  Waving grass, lit up by a beautiful sunset.  The feeling of calmness brought back from viewing these pictures was palpable.  I decided these were my Wonder Filled Moments today so I am sharing the pictures here.

Take a deep breath and gaze into the Sunset.
In Gratitude,  Linda G

 

 

Have an amazing evening...

Wonder Filled Moments During the Pandemic

I decided it was time to concentrate on all of the good things in life again.  To remind myself to see the positive, and have faith in the possibilities.  Our world is a bit crazy at this moment and in a lot of fear.  We have been dealing with something called the Corona Virus or Covid-19 for a few months now.  We have been told "Social Distancing" will help reduce the spread.  Which means being no closer than 6 feet to another person...  Now we understand that wearing a mask can protect us from breathing in the virus...  Many people are not working and those of us that are, wonder why?  Or at least I do, happy for the money, but not sure I like dealing with visitor's to Sedona on a daily basis.  

We've been told a lot!  I'm not always sure what to believe at this point.  But here is what I do know:

I know I am safe in this moment.
I know I am loved on many different levels.
I know I am healthy and all of my needs are met.
I know the sun is shining and it's a beautiful day.
I know I still have a sense of humor.

Yesterday I went to the grocery store, the first time in 2 or 3 weeks.  It was very weird!  There were taped arrows on the floor telling me which way I could go down the aisle.  Which means if you miss something at the beginning of the aisle you must go to the next aisle, walk down it go around the end and then back to where what you missed the item.

Phew . . . What a pain, right!  But they had everything I need this time. :-)

So I come upon this man searching the shelf for something in particular.  I waited silently, at a distance.  I had my mask on, he had his on.  Finally, I asked if he minded if I passed behind him.  Without looking up, he said with humor in his voice, "Sure, I won't charge you a toll this time!"  I laughed and thanked him.

In that moment we both knew how weird this all is and we were still able to see the humor in what is now becoming the ordinary.  (I sure hope it doesn't become ordinary to shop like that!)

Look for and enjoy those Wonder Filled Moments in your life and please share them in the comments section.  We're in this together so let's make the best of it.
 
In Gratitude,
Linda G

WHAT IS A WONDERFILLED MOMENT

What is a wonder filled moment?  And why write about them?  In my first posting on this blog I wrote where the idea came from and how I started and most importantly, why I was writing this blog.  That was January 2013, I think the statement below outlines my purpose for this blog.

"I know in my heart that I see more love, wonder and awe on a daily basis then I ever give attention to.   So my challenge for myself is to see something beautiful, loving, caring, funny, miraculous and awe inspiring each day and share it with you.  It will be a brief message, just a note to allow you/me to see and hear something positive. To know that you too can have wonder filled moments if you look for them."

Today, my wonder filled moment was in meditation.  I have not been meditating enough lately to really quiet my mind, my brain chatter just keeps getting in the way.  This morning I set my alarm for 10 minutes, sat back and began some breathing exercises.  Every time a thought came into my mind, I focused on my breathing.  I was surprised when the alarm went off as I had indeed reached a space of nothingness.  I felt calm, relaxed and a bit dazed.  
 
What was your wonder filled moment today.  Look for them and they will be there.
In Gratitude,
Linda G.