Awe

How can I find more awe? That’s the key to a great life! This a reminder to me, but I thought I’d share in case it helps someone else. Because our worries aren’t as big as we think, but the difference we can make in our community is way bigger than we can imagine.

First. Nature. Go outside! Fresh air, a slow walk, glistening sun, tall trees that climb into the sky, it all slows you down long enough to live mindfully and fall in love with the world around you. Or even just watch planet earth on BBC with my pal David Attenborough. Today I learned frog fish are a thing and they are ridiculously amazing!!

Second. Love. Notice and honor acts of love all around. Love yourself, love your people.

Third. Art. Have an artist date, look for found art, public murals, watch a comedy on Netflix, review photobooks. Redecorate your house, draw something. Listen to classical music or blast your favorite song.

Fourth. glimmers. Small moments of hope, like wheelchair dancing, a jar of seashells, a conversation with a 2 year old, take a nap and dream. Watch the sunrise.🐬 stories of the kindness of strangers. Clean your closet, make one thing better (more beautiful, cleaner) in your immediate surroundings.

Fifth. Growth. Read a book, listen to a podcast, watch a documentary. Journal, write, plan, make connections, reframe something that is bothering you. Learn something new. sign up for a race or challenge, that is outside your comfort zone and grow into the person that can complete it.

Sixth. engage your 5 senses, use your favorite lotion or soap, massage your hands, get a pedicure, make a cup of hot tea, hold the mug in your hands. Take a bite of your favorite food and savor it. Listen to the vibrations around you. Light a delicious candle. Take a deep breath.

Seventh. Fall into your body and bring it into the present moment. meditate 🧘‍♀️ and relax your tight muscles, stretch. Breath into any pain. Your own, or the world’s (war, climate change). Notice, don’t numb. Be authentic, not anesthetized. Find awe, be amazed.

Eighth. Appreciate the invisible. Let it flow freely. Let energy unfold.