The seasons are changing, and Mother Nature keeps us on our toes as we head into another winter season. Winter is my favourite time of year, especially here in Alaska when the snow comes, and blankets the mountains with "frozen sunshine." Our gorgeous state will be one big outdoor playground, provided by Mother Nature herself. Winter time is a time for hot chocolate, cuddling with a blanket by a fire with your favourite book, bonfires at the lake and ice skating, and walking downtown on a cool and clear winter night watching the Northern Lights dance across the sky. Lifts my spirits to feel the crisp air on my cheeks!
As I went through my day today, wishing friends, family, strangers a "Happy Thursday," I had a moment of catharsis. For the past few weeks I have had several opportunities, nay, helpful reminders, that I need to keep my head up. They have been challenges, big and small, that have bombarded my days, interrupted my sleep at nights, and I have worked hard to keep my outlook positive. I've laughed. I've cried. I've been angry. I've been hurt. I've felt isolated. I've felt as if there was no end in sight. Today, I remembered that I used to tell friends that would come to me in times of trouble:
Replaying those words in my head really made an impact on my day. I stood a little straighter, my head held a bit higher, and I smiled a little brighter. We are all at different stages in our lives and as I listen to one of my favourite pieces by Mozart (Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major), I am reminded of my romantic notion of how love should be in all the many facets of our lives. This pieces brings a contented smile to my face and makes my soul content, with its gentle reminder of the playfulness of love, the comfort it can bring when days are arduous, and the steadiness it brings when we have love. Not just the love from the people in our lives, but the love we choose to share with those around us.
Happy Stay Sexy Thursday! Be sexy. Share sexy. Live sexy. Sexy starts first in the head, then with the heart.
JJ
As I went through my day today, wishing friends, family, strangers a "Happy Thursday," I had a moment of catharsis. For the past few weeks I have had several opportunities, nay, helpful reminders, that I need to keep my head up. They have been challenges, big and small, that have bombarded my days, interrupted my sleep at nights, and I have worked hard to keep my outlook positive. I've laughed. I've cried. I've been angry. I've been hurt. I've felt isolated. I've felt as if there was no end in sight. Today, I remembered that I used to tell friends that would come to me in times of trouble:
"There is always light at the end of the tunnel, even when we can't see it. So keep your head up, and moving forward. You'll see that light, and it's going to be worth the effort."
Replaying those words in my head really made an impact on my day. I stood a little straighter, my head held a bit higher, and I smiled a little brighter. We are all at different stages in our lives and as I listen to one of my favourite pieces by Mozart (Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major), I am reminded of my romantic notion of how love should be in all the many facets of our lives. This pieces brings a contented smile to my face and makes my soul content, with its gentle reminder of the playfulness of love, the comfort it can bring when days are arduous, and the steadiness it brings when we have love. Not just the love from the people in our lives, but the love we choose to share with those around us.
Happy Stay Sexy Thursday! Be sexy. Share sexy. Live sexy. Sexy starts first in the head, then with the heart.
JJ
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