Do you have a favorite childhood memory? I do. It's a flash of pure, innocent joy that, when I close my eyes, brings a smile to my face even now. I remember that feeling, and somehow it feels like wings. Its like that brief at the peak of a swing where, neither up nor down, you sit suspended in mid-air full of possibility.
At that precise moment, there's no choice but to be present. Really present. Here. Now. Children understand. They get it. How can I so easily forget?
Perhaps I tomorrow I'll go out for a swing. After all, is there anything more contagious than a giggle?
what sweet, sweet joy! elixir for the soul...xo
Posted by: heather bradley | October 24, 2008 at 09:51 PM
This entry is so sweet. I had almost forgotten that feeling from childhood. thanks for reminding me.
Posted by: miz katie | November 03, 2008 at 02:42 PM
going for that swing tomorrow - thanks for the reminder!
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | November 04, 2008 at 10:34 PM