A week's worth of reading newspapers, clipping articles for “material” and I had a whole whack of ranting to do. I was sure that yesterday I would make some time to do that ranting online with my blog. I was sure everyone else would want to hear “my opinion” on politics and other world events. At the very least, I would get some of it out of my system, clear my mind and get ready for another week's onslaught of things to rant about.
The universe had something else in store for me. After reading the newspaper, starting the split pea soup simmering on the stove, I put on my running shoes and headed out for a run. Up to the top of the cemetery is my favorite run and that's where I was headed. The day was beautiful, a hot sun shining and temperatures that let me go in shorts. I was absorbed in my internal “ranting” until slowly the rest of the world slipped away and I was transported to “heaven on earth”. Fall in Slave Lake on a nice day is a beautiful thing to behold and at the top of the hill it is stunning.
I stood at the top, could see Dog Island in the distance, Marten Mountain standing tall and the colour everywhere. Coming from Southern Ontario, I miss this time of year, especially the reds and oranges, but we still have a beautiful array of colours here in Northern Alberta. Slowly, all the worries, concerns, rants, minor irritations dropped off my shoulders and I breathed in the peace.
I headed down the hill refreshed, ready to meet Pat for a tea and just be happy with life right now. We enjoyed each other's company, went up the hill and took some photos and I went home ready to just be in the day. I didn't have the energy for my rant anymore, the creative juices were flowing and I started going through pictures to make some photo albums as gifts. Life is good.
Yesterday was a good day, today will be one too, I just have to let go and let creation seep into my very soul. I am looking for that sorrowful joy and joyful sorrow – a reminder that every moment is full of all and just letting it be and being in the moment will be enough.
Ohmmmmmmm, may you be embraced by the peace that is you today.
