One of my favorite 'gyms'

I laughed with my friend

this morning that

this beautiful place

is my Prozac!

It brings such balance to my brain

to get outside often 

and enjoy nature. :)

The colors were so striking.

Even the gray bark and bare limbs

were  interesting to see against to bright blue sky.

Seasons come and seasons go.

And they are most inconsiderate!

They don't stop to ask me what I think.

Leaves will fall and eventually snow will, too.

I don't want to have a favorite season.

I want to find the beauty and wonder in all of them.

I know myself...

 if I do choose a favorite

I will first compare,

 looking for what I like in a season

then focusing on what I don't.

I am so human.

I don't know about you but when I look for things 

that I don't like about something

it can lead to grumbling, complaining, or discontentment, etc...

Seasons can last for a long while sometimes.

Even a day is way too much time 

to waste on being in a negative frame of mind over something 

that I cannot control anyway

like the weather,

or impending wrinkles,

or how some things just happen too fast

and other things just aren't quick enough,

or _______________________.

you may opt to fill in the blank

So when it snows... make a snowman

or a snow angel with a child.

If there are no children around

be the child!

{or be a child and play with the children}

When it rains 

dance under an umbrella

and make a big splash! 

A piece of God's wisdom comes to mind...

" Give thanks in every situation"  

If things are going to happen anyway,

even without my consent *]

I guess my only real choice is 

my attitude towards it.

So, as I get more wrinkles...

(I can feel some of you cringing!)

sorry... reality check here 

I want them to shape a face that

reflects a joyful

and contented heart.

Thanks for stopping by!  

I'll be back later!

I'm out enjoying the weather for a little while...

Whatever it is! 

deborah

{thewhitechair}