My SOS means Save Our Souls. Do you do something every day that saves you? I know many of you are going to say blogging and writing. Maybe prayer or exercise saves you or doing a kind act... We deserve time out, it saves us on so many levels. I think of it as the oxygen mask on the plane. You have to put it on first, before you can help others. I have always felt uncomfortable with this concept, but it is true. I had to get over this feeling when I first became diabetic. Sometimes I have to eat candy before a meal. Yeah, trying to explain that one to your three year old right before dinner. Sometimes I have needed to test my blood sugar in public. I don't like people staring at me, but I didn't have a choice. Think crowded airplane again and long line for the bathroom.
I think for me, nature is what saves me. I go outside every day and connect with it. Take photos, be inspired by something I see, perhaps write about it. I love seeing the birds on my deck post in the morning singing. I love investigating and seeing things I might not have noticed.
A walk in nature recharges my batteries. What works for you?
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Friends refresh my spirits, too. When I meet with friends, there is almost always laughter, which is said to be the best medicine.
A nature walk with laughing friends must be very powerful medicine.
K
loved that photo Ella.
Have a peaceful Sunday.
Yvonne.
What is the purple plant on your header photo? Is it lavender? It is so beautiful. I must have some!!!!
Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
Happy A-Z!
I love to walk my dog and pray... walking is perfectly suited to getting in touch with God- maybe it's the rhythm of it. One step at a time gets you there.
Lovely post.
Cheryl-It is like moving meditation.
My dog loves to walk ;D
Laura-It is true! Thanks Laura I needed to remind myself of this words yesterday. I was tangled up in memories cleaning out the attic. :D
Madeline-Whatever works...the beach is a wonderful place to reflect! :D
Becky-Thank you! You have often posted stunning photos with reflected thoughts! Nature really does nurture~
Jules-aawwwe, yes the universal language! That will do it ;D
Hannah-You are sweet! I'm rarely first, but I'm learning what works and what doesn't~ We all need time out ;D Thank you~
Anna-Beautiful, both lyrical and moving~
Sherry-It is lavender! :D Yes, art does it, too~ Thank you!
Scarlett-Take time when you can!
It really does calm one's spirit~
Thank you!
Wanda-Well said, as always ;D
Our own form of release, like rain~
Alex-Nice! I agree, it saves those around me, too! :D
Yvonne-You have a wonderful spirit!
I too try to live that way~
Beautiful!
Thank you~
Kerry-Thank you! Did I inspire a poem? ;D
Kay-Yes, walking and laughing with friends sounds like the best of both worlds! I have a friend that does that to me~ Great answer :D