We
have lost contact with reality, the simplicity of life. - Paulo Coelho
There
is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of
wit. - Alexander Pope
Recently,
the author traveled to Virginia Beach, which was the trip she was supposed to
take over Memorial Day weekend, but had to delay due to the pandemic. While traveling, the author was able to catch
up on much needed sleep, but she was also reminded of something very
important.
When
the author arrived in Virginia Beach, her hotel room was not ready so she went
and sat on the beach. Calling Mama Flow
to let her know her status, the author said, “I can’t take the beach the whole
time”. Usually when the author travels,
she is determined to learn, grow and take in every opportunity. So, the author walked across the street to
The Cavalier Hotel and took a tour.
Walking back to her hotel, the front desk told the author her room was
ready and she took her luggage upstairs.
That evening, she visited with friends that are going through a PCS (permanent
change in station) in the military. The
next morning, the author awoke around 5:05am and realized the sun rose about
5:45am. Quickly, she dressed and walked
out to the beach. Watching the sun start
to rise for about 15 minutes, the author almost walked away because she had seen
the beginnings of the sun rise and did not think she needed any more
pictures. However, she remembered the
simplicity and relaxation of the ocean waves is what brought her to Virginia
Beach. She stopped and took in the
beauty of the simple experience. Finally,
after sitting in the sand for an hour and watching a beautiful sunrise, the
author walked back into her hotel.
Life was not intended to be simply
a round of work, no matter how interesting and important that work may be. A
moment’s pause to watch the glory of a sunrise or a sunset is soul-satisfying,
while a bird's song will set the steps to music all day long. - Laura Ingalls
Wilder
ACTION: How will
you simplify your life this week?
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Another great one!
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