The not so quiet

 

Have you ever been sitting in the quiet and it just feels so loud? You can be out in nature, caught up in all the wonder and beauty but not be present.  Sometimes for me, my mind is so loud that I can't see or concentrate on what is right in front of me. I am just thinking about what I need to do or what I could have done differently. It's like this waterfall. It is so peaceful but it is also loud. And when I was there visiting it, there was so many people there that it was hard to hear the quiet peace of the waterfall. 

Life can sometimes be so loud and get so busy sometimes that you just let it go past you and you miss out on so much. For example, over the last few months I have been in a "honeymoon" phase of changing job roles. And don't get me wrong, I love my job and the freedom it has given me. But I am so caught up in the fear of "when is the ball going to drop" on my honeymoon. Or you can be so busy with being on the computer or watching tv that you miss out on life, miss out on the people in your life. 

I know what I have to do, GET OUT OF MY HEAD....MY MIND...OUT OF MY THOUGHTS.  Stop looking at the what if's and concentrate on the present. What I have been doing is taking Riley out for a walk every day, or should I say, she walks me! I have been able to enjoy the sun, the breeze (when it is there!) and get my steps in too, a plus for me! But what it also gives me is time to do is to look around, listen to the leaves, the wind, to get out of my head and have those personal conversations with myself. It gives me time to reflect, or to listen to music. My neighbors must think I am a crazy girl but who cares, right? Sometimes I just hum a tune of a favorite song, and when I am really into it, I just sing it on our walk. You can worship anywhere, anytime. Riley is use to it, but I don't think my neighbors are, haha. 

When you are feeling that life is too loud, just step back, go for a walk, and look around.  Don't worry what other people think, do what puts joy in your heart. Put a smile on your face, that always helps too. And if you need help to find your smile, let Riley help you out. She is so happy on our walks which brings such joy to me, only after I catch my breath from our speed walk. 

Psalm 23

A psalm of David.

1    The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

2    He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3    he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

4    Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me;

     your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5   You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil;

     my cup overflows.

6   Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of         the Lord forever.

Love to all,