The Scent of Change

I have a board on Pinterest I've labeled TRUTH where I save inspiring quotes and positive messages I want to remember. I know that kind of thing doesn't float everyone's boat, but it works for me. I can so easily forget that I have the ability choose how I feel. Checking my TRUTH board can refocus an unraveling day.

Anyway yesterday as I was trolling Pinterest, I found this John Steinbeck quote about change coming like the scent of hidden flowers. Anytime I catch the sweet scent of unseen flowers, no matter where I am, I stop dead in my tracks and hunt for the fragrance's source. I want to identify and commit it to memory. To savor it fully.  I want more of it. As much as I can get.

So what if we applied the same diligence to embracing, say, new health habits? What would that look like? Looking with anticipation at the desired changes rather than aversion? Learning to savor rather than cringe over the challenges that accompany change? Or does it hint that like it or not, change happens before you see it? Or does it simply mean that we sense the need for change before we can fully experience it? I don't know, but I'd love to hear your thoughts on this one.

The flowers in the picture were printed using my StayzOn Black Ink Pad from a stamp I made  drawing on a styrofoam cheese tray I'd saved for that purpose. Then I used my trusty Inktense Pencils by Derwent and Twinkling H2O's by LuminArte paints for color.

Remember to take some time to enjoy the flowers today... because I love you. Bunches.