“HELLO!” This is my friend Marge out on one of her 5 X 5 adventures. We got this fun idea from a fellow blogger, Christina Rosalie. She calls it The 5 X 5 Creative Challenge. If you would like to read this blog with a view article titled, The Simplicity of Showing Up, grab the September 2015 Authentic & Creative Living Somerset Life magazine. One of my favorites! Its all about mindfulness and enjoying the smallest of moments. What exactly is it? Take five simple photos and get inspired to write 5 minutes of writing daily for a month. Micro-blogging….grab some friends and try it! I have really enjoyed Marge’s articles and pictures. This is one of my favorite of hers so far.
“I’m thinking on my walk today about all the little changes I’m noticing as I wander around. Leaves are slowly turning color and the woods are less dense. I can actually see some of the houses that are hidden by summers verdant foliage. I’m so sure I know the paths but suddenly I’ll encounter a clearing and a vista that was just created. They have been logging, cutting down dead and damaged trees and their handiwork has changed the paths I’ve grown familiar with. It reminds me of the beach after a violent storm. Suddenly there is less beach or a dune has vanished. Nothing in nature remains the same forever. When we approach life it is a good idea to keep in mind change is natural even though we want to resist it.”
We added walking 5 miles a day to the challenge. Micro…walking???
Now….Marge…lets get that blog started so you can post all of your words of wisdom on it. But really…you are my inspiration this month. THANK YOU for paying attention to the ordinary-ness of life and sharing it with me (for now).
Also..we have been actively working on a collaborative book about creativity together. Stay tuned for Marge’s webpage/blog and our collaborative book and possibly blog project. I am really excited about this!
