This chimney on Scenic Highway has been there my whole life. I stopped only last week to look at it. I have driven by hundreds of times and each time, if I really gave it notice, I thought, hum, wonder what that is about? When I did stop, it was more of an opportunity for silliness with Stella, and don't get me wrong, I LOVE shooting that girl, but something bigger happened. I realized that I was ASSUMING that the chimney would always be there. It would stand until I decided to take notice. Like the white sand beaches, or the naval museum, or blackwater river, or, or or. Most likely they will be here but will I? I am also assuming that I will always have my sight, my ability to freely move my body, and have a clear mind.
I made a commitment some time back to become purposeful in seeing and smelling "the roses".Having done so, I feel I take more time than the average person, YET, even I lag far behind in REALLY seeing all that is to be seen in my everyday life. It is the everyday experience that we are taking for granted. We usually wait for vacations to see any sights and how often is that?
What in your everyday life are you missing?
I could not agree more with your words.
ReplyDeleteoh, and that stella is pretty sassy looking in that last pic. sooo cute!
Wow! I ways hear things about things like this, and it is on;y now that I stopped to hear your words.
ReplyDeleteVery profound insight. This quote seems appropriate: "When something does not insist on being noticed, when we aren't grabbed by the collar or struck on the skull by a presence or an event, we take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude”.
ReplyDeleteStella lives with absolute abandon. We would do well to take our cues from her :)
Stella is so well-rounded. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how we assume things will always be there until we are ready for them. I was really disappointed to find out that the Zoo was closed for EVER now. bummer. and it was on my list of things to do over the summer.
I've never been to the Pensacola light house. Maybe I'll move that up on my list.
~sg