Friday, August 24, 2018

This Bench, This Spot...







Hi,



This bench was placed by the family of a couple of folks who now have a much different, and likely,  even better view. On the bench lives an unassuming little plaque which simply says, "Welcome to Our Favourite Spot."


This bench, this spot, I believe, carries within its components the power to solve the world's problems, clear cluttered minds, soothe tortured souls, and mend every nature of broken heart.

This bench, this spot, has the power to inspire romance, paintings, songs, poetry, and dreams as big and broad as the endless, dancing skies.


I wish I could bring each and every one of you to this bench, to this spot, so you could share, first hand, in its magic.

Short of that, my hope is that all of you find your bench, your spot, whatever form that may take, wherever that may be.


We, as humans, all need a bench, a spot like this, at different points in our lives.

We need that place of serenity, that place where we can fully breathe. We all have places in which we are comfortable, the places where we can rest and be ourselves, but this is different. You'll know it when you find it. A whole different level of peace.


For some, it's by the water, for some, in the trees. For some, it's in a museum, for some, in a gym. For some, it's in a car with endless miles ahead, for others, in a kitchen, baking cupcakes. For some, it's in a tub, for others, in a book.

Everybody has their bench, their spot, do yourself the incredible favour of finding yours.


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This week marks ten years. Ten years without the laugh, without the grin, without the smart-assed opinions, without our Char. Her fight to stay with us ended just shy of her 46th birthday. Our time on this earth is precious, we need to honour those who left us too soon by really living each day, not just surviving it. 

One of my favourite quotes, and I'm sure Char would love it too... "Life is short, the world is wide, let's make some memories!"


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May you find your place of true solitude, and take the time to visit it often.
May you see, as you do, your breath will unconsciously deepen, your edges, soften.

May you find a way to greet each day with gratitude, especially the ones you know will be hard.
May you find a way to lighten your heart, lift your spirit, even when it feels like it's been charred.

May you find joy between your sunsets, a few smiles, more giggles, even more blissful beats.
May you, as you go through your day, keep in mind this motto, "dance, laugh...repeat"


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