I wish I could sit here in the dark, happy coffee ☕ in hand, and listen to the wind blow outside all day long.
It is a reminder that Fall is here or at least on the way. It’s October and feels more like late August outside. This weather has been a little crazy, kind of like 2020, I shouldn’t be surprised.
I love listening to everything around me.
I close my eyes and hear crickets, birds, the wind, the rain, sometimes hail. I listen to the house noises, air conditioner, ceiling fans, even the pitter patter of fur baby feet.
At work when its early and I am alone, I hear the steam traveling through the pipes, the ice machine kicking on, the sound of the metal heating up.
As people come in, I can usually tell who by their footsteps, some shuffle their feet, a limp, a slight stomp. I listen for the laughs, quiet chatter, dull roar of everyone coming to life.
Warming up to their day.
The dish machine comes to life, the sound of water running, the printer beeping and the label maker spitting out stickers with vital diet info.
The kitchen in full swing is a symphony.
Singing, pans clanging like cymbals, the crescendo of laughter, the solo voices calling out, the musical buzzing of timers going off, the harmony of a team working together.
Sounds of the day.
Sounds of life.
The quiet where the only sound you hear is the beating of your own heart.
One of the senses not everyone is blessed to have.
Appreciate and be grateful, those of you that can close your eyes and hear the sound of life happening all around you.
Enjoy the harmony of nature’s playlist.
When you add your voice, be sure it is a compliment to the song. A welcomed solo. Adding joy and happiness to those who stop to listen.
Enjoy your day my friends, you may want to put some rocks in your pocket to keep you anchored today.
Do stop to listen.
You might miss your calling.
Love big
Lorene
