"Trigger" has a bad connotation. This here is an example of the best kind of trigger, David. I have several places that I drive past and feel irresponsible if I don't acknowledge them in some way.
There is a large marsh that became protected land as development sprung up around it. The developer obtained permission to install a huge continuous boardwalk around it and into the center. Now it attracts hundreds of people a week, and is a feature of the center of the neighborhood. The unique wildlife and birds that visit are now noticed by many more who used to drive past unknowingly.
Excellent reflection David> I did get out this morning and took a walk. It is a cold day in New England with rain expected but nature was calling me. No marshes around as I live in a development and would have to drive to one a distance away. Yet in the moment of walking bundled up as the wind piercing in, is the moment of connection to the very cold wind that is blowing and the fractured asphalt pavement with the trees swaying as the buds are waiting patiently to see the sun and bust open in joy...but not today. As is said> “It’s the beauty within us that makes it possible for us to recognize the beauty around us. The question is not what you look at but what you see.” – Henry David Thoreau
Appreciate that David and you have developed the skill of allowing the person to be there with you as well in your storylines. Keep up the great work as we live not only for ourselves but with and for others! Agape Love ;)
Beautiful. As Mary Oliver remarked: ‘To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.’
perfect addition to the thinking here Sue. 🙏🏻
"Trigger" has a bad connotation. This here is an example of the best kind of trigger, David. I have several places that I drive past and feel irresponsible if I don't acknowledge them in some way.
There is a large marsh that became protected land as development sprung up around it. The developer obtained permission to install a huge continuous boardwalk around it and into the center. Now it attracts hundreds of people a week, and is a feature of the center of the neighborhood. The unique wildlife and birds that visit are now noticed by many more who used to drive past unknowingly.
Excellent reflection David> I did get out this morning and took a walk. It is a cold day in New England with rain expected but nature was calling me. No marshes around as I live in a development and would have to drive to one a distance away. Yet in the moment of walking bundled up as the wind piercing in, is the moment of connection to the very cold wind that is blowing and the fractured asphalt pavement with the trees swaying as the buds are waiting patiently to see the sun and bust open in joy...but not today. As is said> “It’s the beauty within us that makes it possible for us to recognize the beauty around us. The question is not what you look at but what you see.” – Henry David Thoreau
Marvelously written Joe. I felt like I was right there with you.
Appreciate that David and you have developed the skill of allowing the person to be there with you as well in your storylines. Keep up the great work as we live not only for ourselves but with and for others! Agape Love ;)