I think there is great beauty in the space between:
The space between sleep. The space between our brown-bagged lunches. The space between radio commercials.
Life. It clicks by:
In the flashes of headlights. The clanking of spoons. The aching of hands and feet.
And no matter how hard we try, there is never enough time.
If only we had a chunk of guaranteed solitude/money/focus/energy/inspiration to accomplish those jeweled ideas; how satisfying to sit down and complete a task with excellence, not stopping until it is done.
If only, Dear Reader. If only.
But maybe—just maybe—there is an unsung beauty in the slow and steady drip. The chipping away. The one page at a time.
Because getting there is half the fun, love.
Your canvas has been here all along.
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SnapDragon is an educator, writer, artist, and admirer of unusual things.
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Thanks for the reminder! So good to remember this in our fast-paced and ever-demanding days.
Thanks, friend. 🕊
A good reminder in the current coronavirus daze!
Yes! Be safe! Thanks, friend. 🕊
I remember this time I was waiting for an order at a pharmacy. I was about to take out my phone when I thought to myself,
Not every moment in life needs to be filled.
I decided to sit and wait, absorb my surroundings, let life be. I wasn’t surrounded by nature, far from it, yet it was so soothing that I managed to fall asleep. It was such an insignificant moment, yet so peaceful.
Thanks.
Yes! I love that. And you are absolutely right: not every moment needs to be filled. Thanks, friend. 🕊
Thought provoking 😍, indeed there is beauty!!
Thanks, friend! 🕊
That one line “not every moment in life needs to be filled” hit me really deep!!
Thanks so much, friend! 🕊
So very lovely. so very true…
Thanks, friend! 🕊
We should all have your insight. Don’t rush to your destination, take time to enjoy the journey. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe.
I still need to remind myself of this, and often. Thanks, friend. Be well! 🕊
Thank you.
Not only was this a good reminder but so beautifully written. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much, friend. Your kind words are truly appreciated. 🕊
I read this on a busy Monday morning working on several tasks at a time while juggling emails, IMs, text messages and phone calls. Your post makes me want to STOP. Stop all this multitasking madness and focus on one thing at a time. And not stop until I am done. Thank you for the beautiful reminder!
Thanks so much for your kind words, friend. I still have to remind myself all too often to slow down! Be well. 🕊
Like many have said before, as long as you’re pointed in the right direction, just keep walking forward, even if you have to crawl at times, and you’ll finish the race.
I love it! And how very true, indeed. Thanks, friend. 🕊
There is so much time, if there are only things you want to accomplish because you see that there is always enough time for peace, if you let it happen.
Yes; we tend to make time for what is important to us. May we choose wisely! Thanks for your comment, friend. 🕊
Wonderful expression of taking time to see the beauty of your surroundings and the time without pressure. 💗
Thanks so much! 🕊
Lovely photo and poem, Snapdragon. I am very, very, very busy doing things I like to do. Too busy, After all, I’m retired! Take care. Cheryl
Thanks for your kind words, Cheryl. It sounds like you are enjoying retirement! Be well, friend. 🕊
I love it!!!
Thanks, friend! 🕊
My mother has a saying, “little and often.” Step by step we will get there, as long as we keep believing in ourselves, and the strength we own in our soul.
Thank you for your words. 🙂
It’s my pleasure, friend. And I love that: “Little and often.” Thanks so much for sharing. 🕊
This speaks volume to me. One step at a time is the key to fulfillment. Brick by brick Rome was built. Word by word, the longest pages book was written. Thanks for this timely post🌺
And thank you for your kind words, my friend. Be well! 🕊
True! I agree. And what a lovely picture! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, friend! Much appreciated. 🕊
This message is so important… 🙂
VVN
Thanks so much! 🕊
Yes to slow and steady, have to admit this year seems to be flying by though 🤔
It sure does! Thanks, friend. 🕊
Very good.
Thanks, friend! 🕊
You have such a wonderful outlook towards life in general. Such a wonderful post asking us to wait a little and breathe it all in. Lovely. Absolutely thought provoking and seemingly beautiful. Life does click by. Yes. A wonderful message I take back today. Thank you for that.
Yours,
Shanyu.
Thanks so much for your kind words, Shanyu! Be well, my friend. 🕊
My absolute pleasure dearest. I will take care, I hope you do too. May you have a fantastic week!💛
Thank you. Same to you! 🌷
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So beautifully written. I need to learn a lot from your creativity. BTW, I write some stories and blogs too so you can follow me. I hope you’ll like them. Bye, take care
I will certainly check them out! Thanks, friend. 🕊
Loved it ,I always feel slowing done actually give me the fulfillment as I am not rushing to reach the end .
Absolutely! May we all have more of those moments. Thanks for your comment, friend. 🕊
this is super beuatiful and yet so forgoten…I struggle to enjoy the space in between as my mind engages mesomewhere else sometimes…but so important reminder 🙂
Thank you, friend! 🕊
Beautifully put and defines the space I now occupy all the time, and I hope will be given to you, your readers and everyone able to appreciate it. Namely the space between retirement from worldly cares and fast approaching death, clothed with enough health and faculties to get by—though both faulty, reminding me to let go of it all willingly . . .
Thank you, friend. What a beautiful comment. 🕊