Top 5 things Running Around in my Head Tonight...

Vision.

Think about it. No, really… How many times do you leave your day job with your head slightly hanging down? I know you’re tired after a long day, but what would it take for you to look up at the heavens? Or really see what’s at your feet? Vision has many aspects. I am always looking for an angle that might make a good image, but you might be looking for something different. I just hope you can always keep your eyes open and see something different and interesting every day.

Love.

Love is a special term. It can apply to many things. Spouse, kids, grandkids… Humans… It can be applied to so many other things. The love of using your hands to make something; your eyes to see something; your mind to feel something; the dirt in your hands whilst you tend to your garden to physically feel something. Love is a personal feeling, especially true love. I applaud any person that has found true love, whatever that may be.

Inspiration.

Inspiration is something that we look for. It helps us through our day, our trip, or our current project. Inspiration. What a great word. What a great feeling. When we are inspired, we do great things. I always look for inspiration. It can come from the light in the sky, the Robins on my porch, a grand view from the top of a mountain, or even an afternoon meeting in a boardroom.

Hand Crafted.

How special is that term. Someone literally could have spent hours, days, weeks, or even years making something that they love. They dripped sweat making whatever it is. They have poured their hearts into it. At times they have learned the craftsmanship from their elders. Other times they have learned it from friends or even a casual acquaintance. At times they have forsaken their income. They have decided to do what they love to do, and are lucky enough to have others that will pay them barely enough for a loaf of bread in order to have one of their creations. Hopefully they will get enough recognition so that they can make a living doing what they love.

Words.

Words. They are so strong. Words are hard for me as I tend to be a visual person. I listen to words, I ignore words. But… words are strong. Read them and try to understand what is being said. It’s hard sometimes. Words are knowledge. Words are wisdom. Words can also be falsities, so be careful. Words are something that I need to absorb a little more often.

Gary