Facing Forward, Pursuing Progress
I took this photo on my walk this evening along Edmonds’ Marina Beach. Is one of my favorite places, period. Some of the best sunsets I’ve ever seen are looking out at the Olympic Mountains of Washington.
Oh, and happy Pi Day, for those who celebrate.
My contribution to today’s Word of the Day Challenge: Theme.
dawn crawls through trees
red skies setting the theme
hope within the new
Today’s “Word of the Day” challenge features “Contact”. I stared at the blank screen for few moments before I was able to start pulling this one together. One of yesterday’s photos came to mind. On my evening walk yesterday, I was watching the bees flit about these flowers. When this lady buzzed right into the flower in front of me, I was delighted to catch the moment.
flower to flower
the bees contact each petal
motion of springtime
Seeking out purpose
And positive energy
For I long to grow
I focus on a growth mindset. Always pushing back on fears and challenging my limiting believes. It’s not easy, but always worth it.
He made his millions
Pushing sexual boundaries
Challenged us deeply
Love him or hate him, his life made an impact.
My child prepares
The next journey
Of schooling
A single step
This new world
Transformation
Intimidates some
Others feel promise
Some blend them
Strange balance
Sunlight greets the day
Challenges need to be faced
So begins Monday
Either we live with fear, face it, embrace it, fighting a path through it, or we live free of challenge, lacking in growth and success.
I hate fear, the intensity disturbs me. This sensation, my psyche resisting boundaries, painfully discomforting. Such the Tao of growth, true growth.
More than iterating new skills, refining the old, but pushing boldly into the new, the unknown. This journey unpleasant, yet the destination glorious. This the lesson of every great story.