Thursday 26 February 2015

Live the moment

~Yes it happened, but this is what's happening now and you're missing this~ Mrs Incredible

Does anyone else ever watch a movie or read a book or hear something someone on the street said and think " wow that would make pretty good life advice". I know I do all the time. I was actually thinking about that movie "the Incredibles" and how Mr Incredible is so wrapped up in his "glory days" that he forgets to acknowledge the present and forgets to realise that what he has now in this very moment may be different, may not be as glamorous as before, but is the most beautiful thing that can ever be. 

I think we all forget to appreciate and accept the present because we've either planted unrealistic future visions in our minds, or we are so consumed by the past and the things in our past that we either took for granted at the time or didn't fully appreciate.

In doing this we betray ourselves- things are meant to be as they are. Take the time to look around at the beauty that surrounds you, in nature and in people. Before I left my home city I never really noticed the mountains or the noises, sounds and smells of it. Admire the architecture of raindrops or the glow of the sun or the patterns of a tree. Simple things are the most beautiful. 

My goal for this week is to appreciate. In the end of the movie 'the Incredibles', all the members of the family are able to accept each other as they are in spite of their weaknesses and in consideration of their strengths. I think we should accept ourselves and our world as they are in this moment. 

So before I conclude, here the highlights of my past week;

Nature: the patterns of the world astound me


Friends: I am truly grateful for the people in my life right now

Writing: where else can I store my creativity?

Books: a much needed escape



Food: maybe I'm a gourmand 

Colour: one of the most beautiful things about the world

Peace: some countries are not so fortunate at the moment



Have a good week! Remember to breathe and smile. 



Until next time⭐️

Miss Write

Friday 20 February 2015

Love & Life

                          

Often I think we get too caught up in things we don't really care about. Work, school, studies all build up and we leave the things and people who bring meaning into our lives discarded in a corner somewhere. It's not that we don't want to finish that novel we've always been dreaming of, or write that hit song, or just say a few words to someone we care about, it's just that we place our real desires into a "someday" basket and in most cases leave them there.

A while ago I had a teacher who used to give us a " quote for the day" everyday. Something to think about, something to reflect on. Even though it's been years this particular quote has stayed with me. It keeps me focused on the things I want, the people I care about, the strength I need and the courage and resilience to get through life when things don't go too smoothly. 

I think we can all learn and be inspired by one another and the environment in which we live in. I've been fortunate enough to travel and I know that my experiences in other cultures have really broadened my perspectives and got my creativity juices flowing. Just the way in which another culture interacts, their language, their traditions, their food and the way they live their everyday lives as a pose to how I live mine on the other side of the world. I'm really thinking about who I am and how that integrates with my culture and the views and values we hold here in Australia.
Until next time⭐️

Miss Write


From me to you


~If you love what you do you'll never work a say in your life~

As an aspiring writer, when I stumbled across the concept of blogging (thanks to my wonderful friends, family and the Internet) I was surprised, amazed and inspired. I had wanted a constructive way to share my thoughts, experiences, ideas and of course stories and poems, and blogging offered me  everything in one place! I'd say this will be a writing centred blog but not restricted to that. I'll post weekly and if you have any suggestions I would love to know. 

Until next time⭐️

Miss Write