Barely Past Noon / Missing

I've been to the library, the credit union, the post office, the DMV (renewing license on the Prius) and the grocery.

I've had complete strangers talk to me - not once but twice.  I must look like I need someone to chat with.  Even though my mind is busily thinking along without prompting.

I "won" a bouquet at the grocery for being some shopper on their 79th anniversary.  Yay, Me!!

I also walked this morning - did 6.3 miles on the trail.  Everytime I listen to my iPod lately, I listen to this song:

‪Brandon Heath - Give Me Your Eyes‬‏ - YouTube

I'm very fond of it.  Love the message.  Makes me wonder every time I hear it what I'm missing every day.  Who I should be watching out for, what I should be doing, what opportunity is passing me by because I neglected to reach out and grab it.  And I re-commit every day to be more vigilant - I really don't want to miss the important things / people / opportunities.  This song is a good reminder.

Wildlife & Quote

Back in January I was on one of my early morning walks.  Got to the end of the trail, turned around, and not 20 feet away was this amazing fox.  Since I had this new (to me) phone - it took me several minutes to fumble it out of my pocket, find the camera, figure out how to work it and actually snap the picture.  In the meantime, Mr. Fox was wending his way from me.  So glad I got this picture.  It was the last time I've seen any foxes on the trail.















Pursuing my goal of unexpectedness, this morning's walk was in a different direction.  Decided to head north on the trail.  Went about a block, looked over to the left and there in the field were about 4 deer.  This particular one was the closest and I swear he was posing for his picture.  He stood there still as could be.  I snapped this shot with my phone, people passed and still he stood there.  Looks almost fake.  But they were so pretty grazing there in the cheat grass.

Thought a lot today about hope and wonder and worth and goals.  (Did some hand-work so I had some time to think.)  And I came across this quote:

"Being challenged in life is inevitable.  Being defeated is optional."  (Roger Crawford)  Been feeling particularly low about a couple things.  Needed this reminder.  I refuse to be defeated by certain things.

Money

I try really hard to not spend any money.  Then the mail comes.  And some other invoices come via e-mail.  And money just seems to fly away - faster and faster.

I've heard it said that if you love something you should let it go.  And it will come back to you.

So maybe I should learn to love money.  And perhaps it will come back to me - maybe even stronger (in more abundance) than ever?

Hmmm...

Inspiration

Received a call today from a friend with an "invitation."  She had received inspiration about something that I need to (or should) do.

How kind of her to think of me.

But I think I'll stick with my own inspiration.

Still working on that "pure heart" thing.  Think it's going to be a long-term project.