Wonder

Ask any older person about their life and they will all agree on one thing: that time goes by a lot quicker than you think. We were all born with dreams, desires, potential and secret gifts of genious. But when the practicality of life kicks in (paying rent, bills and taking responsiblity for yourself), those initial dreams and desires become a distant memory. We stop feeling a sense of wonder about the world, we stop being curious and excited, we stop loving ourselves and eachother, we stop trying new things. Khalil Gibran's quote comes to mind: 'The lust for comfort, kills the passions of the soul.'

So I personally make a little note to myself, a reminder to do the following: (just a few, the list could go on for a while...)

Stare up at the sky
Smell and touch a perfect rose
Feel a sense of luck when I find a penny
Take time out in the day to do something that I love
Love my pets
Calm myself and center myself when I feel stressed or overwhelmed
Be open to opportunities
Spend 5 mins a day actioning my goals
Appreciate diversity in the world, but align with my desires
Laugh whenever I can
 

Time moves faster than we can comprehend

How can I impress upon you the
delicateness of life?
Let this first weigh upon you.
Time moves it's moments quickly;
A kaleidoscope of memories,
Catch this brevity and let it still your
thoughts.
This passion -
You were born from the stars;
Embrace this mantle,
And scatter such delusions!
Especially the camaraderie of self
limitation.

LB