20 Days to a better you – Day 1
I’m on holiday in Europe at the moment, and this post was written and scheduled before I left. Hope you like it 🙂
It’s raining, it’s pouring, the old man may be snoring, but I’m not!
In my tangerine dressing gown and pink fluffy slippers (not a pretty sight) I am armed with camera at first light (well alright then, 6.30am, first enough for me!) in the garden, and marvelling at the droplets of rain on the last of the summer flowers.
“Don’t fall in the pool!” Dave warned as I skirted the edge trying to get the best angle of dangle to bring to you these fresh, almost quaffable images of frangis, magnolias, hibiscus and a red creeper (above) I can’t for the life of me remember the name of – anyone? It could be a Chinese trumpet creeper?
I love how the garish red geraniums below give the garden an exotic touch, even in the rain.
Being out in the drizzle made me think … it made me realise that what we think has a direct response on how our days will turn out. I could have thought : “Gah, it’s raining!” But instead I thought: “Thank goodness it’s raining!”
So for today’s inspiration I charge you to:
Dance and open your heart to being aware that you have the power to decide what slant you put on your day.
Today it’s grey and wet so I’ve told myself not to be woeful because it’s raining, but rather to be glad because it’s cooler, and the rain on the earth smells lovely, and the flowers look pretty and almost relieved.
The Inside Knowledge
- When we decide that we are not going to be weighed down, or pissed off by circumstances, then we will have a good day.
- When we assure ourselves that we are grounded and centred and living with purpose, then we will have a good day.
- When we accept ourselves, love ourselves and celebrate what we have in this world, then we will have a good day.
Today it is raining, and I’m listening to the voice that says, “It’s beautiful. Go dance in the rain, don’t wait for the storm to pass.”
As Bob Marley said: “Some people feel the rain, others just get wet.”
I’m going to feel the rain today, how about you?
Today I’ve taken inspiration from a book called “Until Today” by Iyanla Vanzant – it’s a thoughtful book aimed at giving reassurance and inspiration.
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Bali Holidays: Why take holidays in Bali when you live in Western Australia
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So go on, have a think … What reason will you give yourself to have an Awesome day today? Scroll on down and tell us in the comments section for Day 1 of 20 Days to a Better You.
Until next time,
Thanks Jo I needed this to remind me of how beautiful our world is. Also it has been raining a lot in WA recently!
Oh has it Kathy! I hope you get a few days’ respite 🙂
lovely photos and thoughts Jo. There should be more dancing in the rain. Actually doing half an hour dancing when you get up and before going to work is a great way to start the day. I must promise myself to start doing it again – I definitely need to spend more time on my flamenco!
My sister just found out that her best friend has been diagnosed with cancer – now isn’t that a good reason to live every day to the fullest – and dance in the rain!
I love the idea of getting up and dancing before the start of the working day, Jill! I’m so sad to hear about your sister’s best friend though, and send wishes that she still may dance in the rain some more.
It’s easier to celebrate rain when you don’t get much of it! So hard when it buckets every single day as it did when we lived in Costa Rica. Love your rain photos and jellybean metaphor – looks like the rain fired up your creativity 🙂
Thank you Annabel – and yes, of course I agree. Buckets of rain everyday is not conducive to daily celebration – I think winter in my home county of Devon can be a bit like Costa Rica (much as I love it).
This is an interesting subject since we just returned from a 1,400 mile driving trip. My husband’s 90 year old aunt passed away and it was a chance to celebrate her life with all the cousins and siblings. She had to develop a strong fortitude from a life in crutches after polio had weakened her leg muscles. I was always amazed at her love of life and laughter. Her minister used the word “determination” to describe her life. She has made me even more determined to live life to the fullest, even when it’s raining – which it has now all week.
She sounds like an incredible woman Neva, and your comment today has made me even more determined to live life well, and in the moment. I’m so glad that you are doing so too, despite he rain 🙂 Thanks for your lovely comment.