04 Dec on feeling alive
“Oh, to be alive in such an age, when miracles are everywhere, and every inch of common air throbs a tremendous prophecy, of greater marvels yet to be.”
— Walt Whitman
— Walt Whitman
Today’s Reverb prompt from Ali Edwards had me musing all day. I know exactly when I feel most alive…
When I can hear the wind blow through tall beach grasses.
When I feel a cool breeze on my face.
When I am warmed by the sun.
When I pay attention to my breathe and find a rhythm.
When I quietly hold my loved ones in my arms.
When I discover unexpected beauty with my lens.
When I sip a soothing cup of tea.
When I take care of myself.
How about you? When do you feel most alive?
Janet
Posted at 04:20h, 04 Decemberi like how you've done this prompt. poetic and beautiful!
Dayna
Posted at 04:50h, 04 DecemberSimple and graceful and in the moment. Nice.
Mary
Posted at 04:51h, 04 DecemberThat's a beautiful list.
I chose just one moment from 2010 to reflect on and I chose a hike I did in Kashmir, India through the Himalayas this summer: http://bit.ly/goDfml
And, what a great quote to share.
Thanks!
wholly jeanne
Posted at 05:37h, 04 DecemberWell I feel more alive every time I read this.
jill conyers
Posted at 10:08h, 04 DecemberMy response to this prompt was immediate. I recalled the exact moment I felt amazingly alive
http://jillconyers.typepad.com/life_as_i_see_it/reverb10.html
Mary Ann
Posted at 11:52h, 04 DecemberWonderful list for reflection. I feel most alive when I am running and feeling my body move and sweat and labor–and breathe.
lifeineden {amy}
Posted at 14:01h, 04 DecemberLove this. beautiful shot, beautiful words.
I had to think all day too, and I could not pick a single event for this one either. Just little stolen moments here and there.
FireMom
Posted at 15:09h, 04 DecemberI feel most alive when I remind myself to just let go of the control I desire/need to have. If only I could remember that!
Phoenix Peacock
Posted at 19:16h, 04 DecemberI love how you responded to this. And I adore that you chose Walt Whitman to reflect upon this with you. He is who I look to constantly.