Today is absolutely goregeous in southwest Florida, with sun shining, gentle clouds wafting on a cool breeze -- it seems like a fall day, which is confusing in April. Especially since we had summer in March with near-90 degree temperatures almost daily. But, whatever weird twist of weather brought this perfection, I'll take it! In fact, it's very interesting to me how strongly the weather correlates with both my general mood and my creative spark. On a day like this, it's hard to sit still -- I want to move and reach and sing and write and draw and play. OK, maybe this is Spring fever in disguise! But whatever it is, it gives me hope for today and for tomorrow.
The birds sweetly chirping outside are in agreement, and it again reminds me how interconnected we all are. If the weather isn't perfect, what do I do for inspiration? Well, there's caffeine -- oh, no, that's really for survival. How about aromatherapy? A little sniff of essential oil of lemon, orange, lavender or other favorite will lift me out of the doldrums every time. Or some nice deep breathing ala yoga or singing-- it's called abdominal breathing and it really works to get a person centered and calm -- try 5 slow, deep breaths. So far, the air is free...
Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, I hope you find a few moments of peace and connection with nature in some form or fashion. Take a deep breath of LIFE!
The birds sweetly chirping outside are in agreement, and it again reminds me how interconnected we all are. If the weather isn't perfect, what do I do for inspiration? Well, there's caffeine -- oh, no, that's really for survival. How about aromatherapy? A little sniff of essential oil of lemon, orange, lavender or other favorite will lift me out of the doldrums every time. Or some nice deep breathing ala yoga or singing-- it's called abdominal breathing and it really works to get a person centered and calm -- try 5 slow, deep breaths. So far, the air is free...
Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, I hope you find a few moments of peace and connection with nature in some form or fashion. Take a deep breath of LIFE!
