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JOT - LOOK UP

NEWPORT BEACH - JANUARY 2018
Just One Thing: Look Up!

Headed to the beach with the puppy seeking a change of scenery and a fresh perspective.  Sunshine, sand, and simple joy.  I watched the waves as the puppy rolled around in the sand. Both of us enjoyed being outside and breathing in the beauty.

As we left the sandy shore to head back, I looked up. The sharp blue sky was layered with clouds and I was mesmerized. I watched the clouds gently move and thought to myself, "I need to look up more often."

The challenge today is to LOOK UP! Take one minute to stop moving and see what is happening above you. Watch the snow fall, clouds move, birds fly, trees sway, planes travel, kites soar.  What do you see? What do you feel?  For me, it was a moment of joy.

Watch the following TED talk for more on simple pleasures: Cloudy with a Chance of Joy

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