For many years I relied pretty heavily on only one or two of my senses…my sight and my sense of smell. But my mindset has shifted as I age and I’m intentionally engaging all my senses. What a gift God has given us! The wonder of a sunset, the sound of waves on the shore, the aroma of fragrant flowers, the feel of silky baby skin, the smooth flavor of dark chocolate melting in my mouth. I hope you’ll enjoy the photos I’m including in today’s blog as I remember the sights, sounds, smells, flavors, and feel of my August vacation to the Pacific Northwest.
Flying into Seattle at dusk.
The intricate beauty of a flower
Close up of small shells stacking inches high along the waterway.
Pike Place Farmer’s Market – strings of chilies.
The silhouette of my nephew.
Under a restaurant pier in Poulsbo, Washington
Foggy morning in downtown Seattle
A sailboat floating by in the waterway.
A harbor in Poulsbo, Washington
Preparing flowers for my nephew’s wedding
Get up close or take a big step back. Big breath in, large exhale. Touch the texture of furniture, skin, upholstery, flower petals. Get quiet to hear the sounds of birds, insects, raindrops, distant machines. Get down into the grass to see each individual blade. Go to the top of the parking deck and look out over your world. Explore new taste sensations: chilies, chocolate, sweet, spicy, savory. Close your eyes and listen or smell what’s happening around you.
God has granted us an opportunity to enjoy so much more than we take advantage of. Engage all those senses – breath it all in.
Ordinary Life Extraordinary Destiny 