Quotes and other random drivels on a Tuesday evening.

What is in a person's words that can cause our hearts to anguish, our bellies to roll with laughter, or our eyes and minds wince? Is it not that we "get it", that we've thought the same thoughts, no matter how vile or how rediculous, how lovely and over-the-top, or how noble, or sincere?

That's why I like quotes, and lyrics to songs and poems. At times even melodies seem familiar to my heart. We are a global network. We are connected to a fault. What happens when and if the connection is broken. What will sobriety look like then?

Sound

The power the sense of hearing has on my mood amazes me. Just today I experienced a huge shift in focus when I turned off the chatter of a weekend television show, turned on the soothing sounds of "new age" music, and then realized that my aquarium was a gurgling brook in my own living room. That's a lot to notice.
Although I felt it was a good shift at the time, I soon realized that even the nondescript music and the gurgling of my aquarium pump was a distraction. I laughed to myself. I chose not to judge myself, or the moment, but just became aware of it.

A friend of mine has been talking to me about mindfulness recently. Just this morning, ABC shared a story n the link between happiness and mindfulness. The story was an affirmation of what my friend and many others have been saying for as long as I can remember. Pay attention to where you are now. In this moment, are you satisfied? They even shared a quote by Mark Twain that I found fascinating, "I have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened." ~ Mark Twain.

As I walk gracefully or stumble out into this day I will attempt to catch myself, in the moment as often as I can. Am I happy and content at this moment? You betcha!