Sun is warm, grass is green

Simplicity.

I need not go on about how life throws us curve balls, when it rains it pours, blah blah. Let's just say for me the past fortnight has been eventful in every sense, and times ahead could be just as taxing.
What has got me through (aside from the fantastic support network I have) is focusing on one to three things at a time, and celebrating or looking at the whole part of them.

I am still learning to practice meditation and sharpen and discipline my focus, however, this pop culture mantra has worked wonders.

"Sun is warm, grass is green." - Mr Miyagi, The Next Karate Kid.





 I'm not asking or recommending everyone starts walking around chanting things.
Try to FEEL the sun being warm, and SEE how green the grass (or trees) is.

Just those two things. 

And if it is dark or raining, find the fascination hidden within something which seems small or insignificant.

The other day I found myself transfixed on the ear hairs of this old man on the tram...it quietened my busy mind noticing how those tiny white whisps are something to be celebrated as a sign of age and wisdom, and whilst it sounds crazy to be staring at ear hairs, it drove me less crazy than thinking about  the ocean of life and how I was starting to find it hard to stay afloat.

There is everything and nothing one could say about simplicity.

But I'd best keep it simple. Three things I want you to try: 

1. Close your eyes and turn to the sun 

2. Take five deep breaths feeling the warmth it gives on your face

3. Open your eyes and see something green and wonder at the simplicity and beauty that is nature.

Sun is warm. Grass is green.

Jj