Mindful Hack #92

When was the last time you looked up from what you were doing?

I find that when I’m walking, whether it’s down a busy street or on a hiking trail, my eyes tend to be turned down to the ground in front of me. And in observing others, it seems I’m not alone. While this likely prevents us all from tripping more frequently, I do have to wonder how much we’re missing. 

Yesterday, I walked down the street in search of a place to sit to do some work, so my gaze was at eye-level more than usual. I don’t know what inspired me to look right up to the sky, but for whatever reason I did. And there was a skywriting plane drawing a heart in the air! I stopped and watched to see what the full message would be – but that was it. Just a heart. I shouldn’t say “just” a heart – what a lovely, random, unexpected thing to see!

I couldn’t help but grin about what a great message it was and knew I had to share it with you:  simply look up from time to time, from the sidewalk, your morning paper, or your device. You never know what thing of beauty or special sign you’ll find, right in the moment.

Mindfully yours,

Adriane