As I was by my kitchen window I can hear the birds singing. I absolutely love the sound of birds singing. I leaned into the window a little more and just closed my eyes and took in their song, felt a slight breeze on my face and inhaled the scent of the air. It smells like Spring!! I was out the other day planting tulips and it made me so happy!! I adore the fresh scent of the earth. Even when I buy potting soil, I open the bag and just take a deep breath. Oh, Yes, I am an Earth Goddess and a Taurus to the letter. Anything of the earth I am most at home. The ocean is another source of great love for me. It's my sanctuary, my sacred place. Even when I have meditated, I envision myself standing in front of the sea, smelling it's beautiful scent, the salt...listening to the waves, and feeling it's emmense strength as well as it's gentleness. To have a House by the Sea is one of my dreams. The sea on one side but the mountains on the other.
Funny, I have never been one to be very active, meaning being physically active. Walking on a country road, or in the forest is as active as I get and just being outside fills me up. I think that is why I have been feeling frustrated. it's warming up but not enough for me to get outside and walk. I hate feeling chilled or cold (and I live in Upstate NY..HaHa!) so in the Winter, I truly hibernate! I want to be outside. I LOVE the feeling of sun on my face. When I worked at the Coffeehouse in VA, I would go out to have my cigarette (working on that habit) and I would find the Sunspot just so I can feel the sun's warmth on my face and throughout my body!! It literally energizes me, makes me feel whole in a way.
Well, I need to freshen up and do some work. I am hoping it gets warmer out today so I can feel that Sun!!
Brightest Sun Blessings Everyone!!
Jennifer
I also love the feeling of the sun on my skin. We have outdoor pools here where I live and I simply love to swim. But I have also noticed the last few years, that the sun is very important in the swimming process and I proved it to be true. This past fall we started visiting an indoor pool at a family center, knowing it would be wonderful to swim all year long. It's true, it is nice to swim during December and such ... but ... without the sun's rays swimming loses it appeal quicker and it's just not as satisfying.
MoonwatersSwimming is exercise and exercise produces endorphins in your body. Sunshine also produces feel good stuff like vitamin D. So together they can really pack a punch and just brighten your whole attitude. When we start going to the outdoor pool daily, I become more healthy and happy, it's great.
The ocean is also a special place, actually lakes are great too. To just sit by a larger body of water ... wait ... a pond, brook, or stream will even do ... I calm down and feel grounded to the earth.
I hope that the warmer temps will be in the very near future for you. We have warmer temps, but mostly rain with it. However, the next three days (after more storms this afternoon and tonight) are suppose to be higher 60s with sun ... not too bad! Then the rain comes back, oh well.
Blessings & Hugs!
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