I don’t bounce out of bed every morning with a smile on my face, but that’s the goal. As a matter of fact, not bouncing is my first clue. If I choose to lay in bed and let my mind start running wild, that’s a road straight downhill, so it’s best to get my feet on the floor quickly. If I wake up in a funk the best practice is to pour it onto a blank page referred to as Morning Pages.
Another is to think of what would lighten my mood and move toward that. I went into the bedroom and slipped on my yard clothes because I knew I’d be in the yard at some point, but first let’s shake off this dark cloud. I grabbed my keys, a go bag and hopped in my truck to drive toward my happy place. Driving always helps, but knowing the direction I was driving sparked my heart.
My intention was to be fully present while walking through the garden center and listening to the water features. The water lilies were in bloom and, I could relate to blooming while lying in water. What was interesting is as soon as I stepped into the establishment and felt my shoes sink into the crushed granite pathway, I smiled. It was instantaneous and happened naturally like the energy went through my feet and landed on my face. Standing underneath the shade arbor near the checkout a customer approached and began asking me questions about a butterfly terrarium he’s making for his child. He thought I worked there, but I smiled, shook my head and pointed to someone who did.
I’ve thought about working there and have been asked to, but not sure it would be as magical working there as visiting. Plus, I’d spend every paycheck on purchases because that place is my kryptonite.
It didn’t bother me being mistaken for an employee and found it flattering. My yard clothes resemble what the employees wear, so I’m wearing the right clothes to work in the yard, but most wouldn’t wear them out in public. Muddy shoes, stained white t-shirt cut off below the waist and the pants are usually damp from getting sprayed by the sprinkler. Clothes don’t matter when you’re comfortable in your skin. Acknowledge who you’ve been, enjoy who you are, but really love who you’re becoming.
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