The first was during one of my self care baths I suddenly noticed how the only strip of square tiles to be all colour, without a white tile was directly below the seam of the tiles above. In becoming aware of this I noticed how this made me feel content and joyful, I giggled at how simply silly and yet wildly wonderful this was to me.
Walking my dog the other day, something I do 4 times a day, I suddenly noticed how beautifully vibrant the red branches of this bush were. I walked down this street, passed this bush, many times but had never noticed it before. It's pure unassuming beauty made me smile with joy, it was life a gift.
Again walking my dog, the sound of busy birds brought my attention and mindfulness to a hedge, I suddenly noticed how stunningly attractive the bright orange and red berries were, such a treat in the cold, dark dead of winter.
I'm blessed with a healthy, active, curiosity; something which at times has felt like a curse, but in reality has helped me to live mindfully at time.
I grew up in cities and for a long time considered myself a city person. In the last 5 years, after spending 15 years living in a small town, I have realised that I am no longer a city person. This has not been easy for me to accept. I almost feel strange admitting that I'm not a city person, what on earth will my city friends think?
My true acceptance has come in understanding that for me nature holds the most wonderful gifts, which can only be truly appreciated through mindfulness. The odd way a tree has grown, the shape, colour and feel or a rock, the emerald green of ferns and moss, the delight of witnessing the animals who live in the forest - these things have always brought me great joy and heartfelt love for myself and my environment. I think in the future I will allow myself to spend more time in nature, without purpose, just simply being and enjoying all the endless gifts there are to be found.
~ Future Forward
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