This Friday I ended up in our local park for a chalk art festival and there was a group of hula hoopers with hoops for people to join in. My son encouraged me to try and soon we were all gyrating away. It reminded me how important spontaneity is. And trying new things. Both feed my soul and leave me feeling excited about life.
]]>It is so easy to live day to day eating the fast food of the soul, this makes it really important to take the steps to pause and ensure that you are giving yourself the proper nourishment for your spirit as well as your body.
]]>And your list just really touches upon so much of what we can each do to “feed” that part of us…to nourish us deep within. I think that sometimes this feels like it’s not productive (…and as such…I/we can tend to avoid it). The thing is…it is so, so productive…and so, so good…
]]>Loved the analogy you used. Awesome! Nature and laughter and writing feeds my soul. And… chips and dip in a pinch
My latest love for the soul? I’ve fallen in love with my camera. This is a huge surprise for me. Never one to imagine myself a photographer I always reserved the camera to capture kiddo memories. But as my mommy days are numbered I find that camera around my neck and I’m noticing light beckoning to me to come out and play.
And I do.
]]>“Forget pragmatism every once in a while.” Yes! Indeed, I am too darn practical most of the time. But, oh it feels great to do something just because it sounds like fun. To eat dessert, to splurge on something special with my husband, to sleep in, to spend the afternoon reading. Oh, I’m inspired already!
“Don’t take yourself so seriously.” It’s like you know me sometimes. I’m wired to be serious, to be adult, to be the worrier all the time. But I just love letting loose with old episodes of “America’s Funniest Home Videos”!! And you’re right, sometimes worrying is pointless. Just let it go.
]]>I love how you approached this topic…you are one creative woman!
What I do to keep my soul going is to love, laugh, create and just enjoy life. If you want the piece of cake, just eat the piece of cake. What I have come to observe is the importance of listening to your body…it gives us clues and just follow the clues.
One of my favorite ways to just nourish my soul is to head to the beach. The blue/green water is heavenly. As is going out for espresso with my man and talking about all kinds of stuff. Laughing rocks too!
]]>