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The Simple Things in LIfe
On Saturday Kevin and I, and our four-legged friend Romeo, decided to get away from the city and venture out for the day. We were ready for a day of just chilling out. And what an amazing day we had - from start to finish!
The drive in the country was spectacular. The sun was shining. The beautiful, open sky was endless and expansive - no boundaries; no beginning and no end - just like the Peace and Silence within.
Our first destination was Sunnivue Organic Farm in Ailsa Craig. What a wonderful atmosphere - we bought beautiful fresh produce, some happy sunflowers for the garden, and enjoyed interesting conversations while we savoured the taste of freshly baked bread and a cup of tea. Then off we went...cruising down a country road. To find out more visit the Sunnivue Farm website.
Our next stop was the Pinery Provincial Park. We had our first visit of the year to the beach. A dog-friendly beach, of course, where Romeo encountered many other friends. The three of us took a stroll on the beach. It was better than a day at the spa; the soft sand massaged my toes; the fresh air enlivened my skin and the sun's energy brought my cells alive. Water is my favourite element. It was so soothing to hear the waves rolling in and out - it felt like they were saying 'hello, you're back!' My toes were delighted to take their first dip in the lake. Romeo, however, wasn't so sure. He approached the 'big' waves, all of six inches, with caution and curiosity. It was hilarious to watch, especially because Romeo likes to uphold his image of being such a macho guy. At one point, I looked over at Kevin and said, 'We are so incredibly blessed.' He agreed. In that moment, I longed for nothing. I was full of peace and gratitude.
After a full day, we headed back to 'home sweet home' and filled our bellies with delicious food. As I went to bed, I felt so content. What a perfect day. It was simple, relaxing and fun!
It's the simple things in life that can fill our hearts up with joy, laughter and love. And taking time to do the things that nurture us is so important. So remember the K.I.S.S. principle.... Keep It Simple Silly!
Diane
Animals - Masters of Living in the Moment
Animals are such a gift to humans. They are our teachers, healers and companions. If we observe their behaviors and habits we can learn so much about living in the moment. The beauty is, they don't try to be present. They don't take meditation classes or do yoga or read lots of books on ‘being in the now'. They just are.
To read more of this article please visit VividLife here
Note: That beautiful cat in the picture is our buddy Moe that recently moved on.