Mark woke me up early one morning and said, “Wake up, I am going to show you something amazing.” I asked him what it was, and he told me to get dressed for a hike.
30 minutes later we were out of the city and onto the trail. Mark showed me something amazing.
If that wasn’t amazing enough, we saw a mama moose and her baby, prairie dogs scampering all over the trails, and ducks basking in the sun.
As we were hiking out, we talked about the weekend mornings when we get caught up doing things around the house. Today we left the bed unmade, and coffee cups in the sink because the world was waiting for us.
If you go to your to-do list first thing in the morning, or feel compelled to get things done before getting out in the world, put this on the top of your list … See something amazing.
Everything else can wait.
Missy says
July 7, 2015 at 5:39 amWhat a good lesson. I guess it is easy for all of us to get caught up in what we need to do and put that list in the center of our lives, but I think this is my personal “big” issue. I can get very wrapped up in my “to do” list and forget that there is an amazing life to see and participate in out there. I have to remember to give myself time and permission to just be, to experience and really see the world around me and not to always live in my head. I also have to give myself permission to spend time shutting off that voice that always has to get things done and allow myself to simply “be” in the silence. I also need to be reminded that the people around me are more important than that list as well. It is good to accomplish things, but not at the expense of everything else. Thank you for the reminder of all this. It looked like a beautiful hike.
Kara Benz says
July 7, 2015 at 5:42 amI love this, Courtney! And you are so right!
So often we get caught up in the things that need to get done that we forget there is a whole world out there just waiting for us.
Kariane says
July 7, 2015 at 6:45 amLove, love, love. Indeed, every day should start with something amazing.
My mornings lately have started with dozey snuggles, as my 2-year-old wakes up, pulls me over to our recliner, and climbs into my lap to snuggle and share soft morning secrets. While not so picture-perfectly beautiful, they are full of love and amazement in their own right.
Olivia says
July 7, 2015 at 7:15 amLOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS!!
Claire says
July 7, 2015 at 7:23 amSuch a lovely post Courtney. Some things are just more important, aren’t they? There’s something very liberating about leaving the house on the spur of the moment without having ‘sorted’ everything first. I know I’m not very good at this, so your story is really inspiring for me. Thank you. The joy of life is in the beauty of simple things. There are few things in this world that truly can’t wait x
Nathan Atkinson says
July 7, 2015 at 7:52 amThis is great! I am writing a post about a similar thing. Thanks for the reminder. It kind of reminds me of that scene from The Incredibles where the little kid waits for Mr. Incredible and he says “What are you waiting for?” and the kid says, “I don’t know, something amazing I guess!” and Mr. Incredible says, “Yeah, me too kid.”
We should always look for the amazing things (even if they’re the simple things, and they usually are).
Laura J Tong says
July 7, 2015 at 11:12 amI thought you had me at the mountains – but a mama moose and baby – that would make my year, never mind my day! We get up early enough every morning before work to take a leisurely breakfast in the garden (weather permitting) and then go for as long a walk as we can possibly fit in, just to enjoy the green, the space and the wildlife. There’s not a day goes by that we don’t find something amazing on our walk – today it was a chicken in the middle of the woods! A lovely post, thank you Courtney.
Christina @ Embracing Simple says
July 7, 2015 at 12:11 pmThanks for sharing such a great lesson with us all, life is too short to not see something amazing each and every day 🙂 Love this!
Cait Flanders says
July 7, 2015 at 2:24 pmA short and powerful reminder, Courtney. Thank you. <3
Liz Smith says
July 7, 2015 at 4:30 pmYou got to me again Courtney! Yes to this, yes, yes, yes.
Joyce Brower says
July 7, 2015 at 7:50 pmWow! Did ever need this! Thank you so much for this reminder! I’d really appreciate your posting something like this often!
Blessings on your day!
Kelvin says
July 7, 2015 at 9:32 pmI love spontaneity!
Beautiful pictures as well Courtney.
Thanks for sharing!
Fiona says
July 7, 2015 at 11:59 pmLove this post!
Dan says
July 8, 2015 at 12:05 amThese images are breathtaking. What a beautiful way to enjoy your morning.
“See something amazing.”
Your story convinced me to jump that to the very top of my list. Thank you for sharing this.
Ralph says
July 8, 2015 at 8:56 amNature always rejuvenates us!
I love strolling along the beach, with the waves crashing on my feet, breezes passing my face…
Toni Gray says
July 8, 2015 at 5:46 pmThank You… just starting my Morning Routine list and this is timely and a great reminder. I live on the edge of a park and I know I take if for granted. I’m getting out…. NOW!
becky says
July 14, 2015 at 12:15 pmbeautiful post Courtney! just think, you could have been at home doing the dishes, mopping the kitchen floor, starting some laundry. again. here’s the thing I’ve learned…almost Every Time I open my eyes and heart to reception (not the wifi kind) and step outside and walk almost Any Where, I See Something Amazing! it’s all out there, just waiting for us to show up ready to see.