A couple days ago, I was honored to spend time with Elizabeth (blooming teenager 12ish) and Dylan (7). Elizabeth didn’t really hang with me much and I totally get that. I have been though that stage with two girls already. I do think she believes me to be pretty cool though :).
Dylan on the other hand, now we hung out! In his own words, “We had the most awesomeist time ever“. Now seriously, we could all learn a little from Dylan. I felt the love. We walked along the paths holding hands and on beach looking for sea glass, we swam in the ocean, we did a little ocean kayaking and we ate spagetti for lunch at the love shack. He took me to see the old lighthouse and we went inside a cave. (It’s for sale BTW). All simple enough things in themselves, right? But for Dylan, that was all there was in the world at that time. He was in the moment and I envy that. No stress! If we could learn to relax and enjoy each moment and the people that we are with wouldn’t it be awesome (or awesomeist)?
I watched him smile the entire time and repeatedly say, “We are having so much fun, aren’t we Ms Cindy“? He knows how to enjoy life. The 3 hours we were hanging went by way too fast for him. There are so many ways to enjoy life and so many missed opportunities. Are you doing what you enjoy regularly? I am starting to understand it’s importance and I am healthier and happy for it.
Here are a few ideas, just in case you have forgotten: (none of these cost anything, btw)
- Enjoy your meal. Don’t just eat. Taste it and appreciate its richness. (oh that is my gift)
- Listen to music – Live Music don’t just listen – Sing it, Play it!
- Take a walk, a hike, a swim.
- Read good book, magazine or inspirational blog
- Do nothing for a day, just be lazy and don’t feel guilty about it. (This is highly recommended)
- Play games with your friends or your children
- Exercise! (but enjoy it, don’t think of it as a chore)
- Take pictures.
- Enjoy the sunrise or sunset.
There are so many more ways to enjoy life. Do what you are passionate about. Now in the words of Dylan, “Ms Cindy, Does it get any better than this“? Well, does it?
Hi Cindy,
Peg and I really enjoy your website. Your words above were so inspirational and loved hearing about your experience with Dillon. My dad would always tell me “to keep it simple”: wise words that apply in all occasions. The day you had with Dillon exemplifies doing just that. May you continue to be blessed by the Lord in all that you do and experience. I will take your advise from your list of “9” above.
Peg and I miss your friendly smile and zest for life. God bless and hope to see you again.
We seemed to have misplaced Michael’s website for his health products. Would you please send it. Have a great week end. Please say hello to all in Little Harbour, especially Don & Jeanne, we miss them
Your friends in Ohio, Mike & Peg