Have you ever wondered what you miss by not noticing?
Some people are very good at this, they spot wildlife from a distance, they know what to watch for. Others know the world of flowers and plants and even insects. They have a unique awareness that is honed and comes with a curious mind.
The world around us is always full of things to observe, of beauty to drink in, even of comic delight.
Yesterday I left my to-do-list at the urging of my hubby and we had a lovely day trip in our own back yard, in the lovely Okanagan. There will always be dust, paperwork, and the endless weeds, although I’m very grateful for my friend Violet who helps me keep those at bay.
Keeping the critters who want to share the garden with us is another whole subject, and we notice the footprints, the nibbles, and other unmentionables and wonder… who was here??
The other day I was leaving the hospital and heard the words… Lady, lady! I paid no mind, I was on my way, in a hurry, on to the next thing.
But he persisted and I turned around. “I noticed the books you are carrying “, he said, “are you the chaplain?”
I confessed to being the same and took a few moments to talk, making an appointment for when I had more time to really listen.
He was paying attention, I was rather lost in my own world when he called me…and it reminded me again to pay attention.
Sometimes we pay attention to the wrong things. We joke about this in our house… I notice the “mess” long before my hubby does… and although having a clean and tidy house does have its virtues, it is the living and loving that is far more important.
So here is a photo collection of my last few days of noticing, and you will notice, there are no pictures of dust!!
