WONDER… In December I turn forty. As I’ve been sailing along during this year leading up to the big birthday, I have noticed myself turning to and savoring more often playful delights and wonders. It occurred to me just lately while watching a tiny katydid hop along the leaves of a Japanese maple in our garden, that I feel a very strong connection to a sense of child-like wonder about life, living and the things around me. I was very excited to see that katydid. Seeing it hop around made me want to hop around too. And I did, for a moment!
This wondrous little katydid set me to thinking about all the thrilling things that can be seen or happen during a day’s time. Here’s a sampling of wonders highly recommended for grown ups, and children alike, to observe and partake in…
*Morning sun making rainbows on the wall through a sun catcher in a window
*Bubbles on the surface of a cup of hot tea freshly poured
*How great are teeth for chomping into an apple?! Amazing things, teeth. And said apple, what a little wonder–from tiny seed, to tree, to fruit to eat!
*Clouds–they seem like whispers, but they speak so much, all the time, and very fast!
*Glue, paper, scissors–no end of fun playing with these (be careful still with those scissors, please–no running with the scissors!)
*Walking or running barefoot in the grass is a balm for the inner-child
*Colors–there are so many colors everywhere…ranges of different hues and shades
*Sing a song spontaneously–and dance along with the song too!
*Read under a blanket with a flashlight–for old time’s sake
*Never underestimating the good temporary cure-all that is chocolate
Maybe this growing older lark won’t be so bad… as long as I keep my child-at-heart alive and well and noticing the abundance of wonders in life.
What wonders have you noticed or experienced today?
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Tracy is an an artist exploring the path where creativity & spirit meet. She is currently engaged in art/painting, fiber arts, writing and photography. Her blog, A Life of Joy, is a place for creative living & everyday celebrations.
beautiful. in our busyness and in looking for the big wonders we too often miss the small ones. and it’s the small ones that make up our days!
Wonderful post, Tracy! I will certainly be taking note of the many wonders today will have in store for me.
You’re getting ready to enter my decade! It’s a nice place. I love this post. As the years go by, I find my inner child guiding me more and more. What a revelation! Maybe as a child, we are our most true selves and it takes a while to get back again. And our inner child always finds joy in the simplest of things.