Monday, December 12, 2011

The River

"You cannot step twice into the same river" Heraclitus

When we need to do the same things every day it can be easy to lose sight of the freshness and renewal of each day. Starting each day afresh brings us new possibilities, new challenges, and offers the chance for optimism. we may think we know how each day is going to pan out, but when we think about it it is surprising how many times little things happen or we see something different, that we weren't expecting. If we can begin a fresh day and look out for these signs and indications of life, if we can notice everything, then suddenly our days appear different to us. Each day turns into a microcosm of adventure. How do we communicate this to others when they ask how our day is, or what has been happening? I think keep it simple. Just suggest that the days have gone well, and that you seem to be spending more time noticing things around you and are finding this interesting. Who knows where the conversation may go from there! Life is never the same anywhere along it, in the same way that there is no section of a river the same, no matter where you step in. So jump in and make your own splashes!