The sun sets on another day…
It was fascinating to watch the sun in the mountain sky. Colors where everywhere, but the sun was hidden and elusive. Still, it was good, and still I enjoyed every moment.
I found myself in awe.
Sitting astride a fantastic group of writers I enjoyed their talent and their abilities. Each was different but all had a grasp of the depths of their imagination, and an ability to rise above who they were and change a world.
There was the magnificent poet who was humble and kind. The children’s guide who was also understated but powerful. There was the storyteller with a fantastic family that gave him lessons that all should heed. An amazing artist who blessed me with a piece of work that will be on my wall for all time and who shares my fire for fear. Then there was the passionate poet and Entertainer with a deep history that should rock the foundations of all of us.
As we started the entertainer sang to us all. If your heart didn’t open you might well be lost. If you didn’t feel the power behind her words, you may not be listening. If you didn’t get lost in the melodies of an acapella voice, well, you missed it. What meant the most to me was listening to the words and feeling the pain of someone who found the way to believe in the most important person in their lives, themselves.
I asked myself how, then silenced my inner voices and listened. In another world I found my answers.
There is a lot that we can learn from each other and a lot we can learn period. There are so many people that can open our eyes to more and more possibilities. We can never truly know what is inside another person but if we listen, truly listen, we can find other perspectives that help us see far more.
Today a small group of writers and a few like-minded individuals became more than just a series of people, I would like to think they became my friends. As I spoke to each one of them I wanted to throw them in the air and let them know how important they were and the difference that they made to me and perhaps the world. As I left there was a tear in my eye simply because it would be some time before we were together again. That is how you define people, and there are so many that I miss.
So as the sun sets on another day, find a way to listen and open your heart and find a way to understand the joy that other people can bring you. Every day can be an adventure if you let the day open your mind to possibilities. Have an adventure today, no matter what.
Sleep sweet, love life, and wow it was a good day…