These lyrics to a song from 45 years ago came to mind this morning as I thought about writing today’s blog entry: Do you know where you're going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to, do you know?
Do you get what you're hoping for?
I was a fan of Diana Ross all of those years ago and this song of hers was a best seller. I think all of us “of a certain age“ remember hearing that melody...those words.
The song goes on to say:
Now looking back at all we planned,
We let so many dreams just slip through our hands.
As I think of those words, I really don’t see that much in my life has been a regret. Sure, there are some things I would do over in a heartbeat. I sometimes think “Let me go back in time, and make sure THAT never happened.“
But now? Now I try to take the time to “feel“ life. That means sometimes, like today, I am filled with anxiety over what is planned for this afternoon. Yet, I know that the time will come, I will put my best effort in and time will march on. It is what it is, as the cliche says.
My philosophy these days also means that sometimes I need to STOP...and appreciate the moment..the very moment I am in..the POSITIVE energy.......before it passes. FEEL the joy..FEEL the peace...FEEL whatever is happening. That’s just as important as the negative energy that invariably creeps into the day.
I choose a “Word of the Year“ every new year. Last year my word was Savor. This year the word is even simpler....it’s ”BE”....
These days it’s not so important to me to know where I am headed. What IS important is that I am in the moment....as a photographer I often stop and feel what I am doing...and it’s not so important to know where I am going...I let that thought go to the winds and the wisdom of my Higher Power. And sometimes I make U turns to go back and look at something better. It’s all a part of the journey...as unknown as it all is,
Today, I stopped right here...and took this photo...as a record of life’s beauty....right here, right now. I don’t have to ”know where I am going to”...but I do have to “BE”......this year...this day...this moment..... No Regrets....**
I love your new blog, Linda! Both the photo and the sentiments are meaningful to me. I'm looking forward to reading your posts, though I might not get here every day. I'll stop by often. I love the light in the photo and the leading lines. Thank you for taking me on your journey. It helps ME to just BE, too!