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We've been listening to music almost nonstop. Tonight we introduced the kids to CCR, Fleetwood Mac, and The Doors. We live in the country and it's normally quiet, but it seems more quiet if that makes sense.
Luckily, my oldest already listens to a lot of it. He's an old soul sometimes and will be crooning along to Dean Martin. My youngest is a true pop & country princess, and I was like you need some diversity in your life.
I had forgotten how loud the birds are in the springtime, and since the two highways I live between have been pretty quiet, I've gotten to hear ALL the birds ALL the time! It's quite lovely and soothing. My nine month old puppy is also very interested in the birds, but not for the same reasons, I think...
My kids and I went outside and laid in the driveway last night, listening to the birds. It was so nice! It reminded me of spending time at my grandparents house out in the country.
Interesting you should mention how quiet the highways are. I've noticed the same thing. The other night my husband and I were outside and it was dead calm. No sound except our breaths. We could have been the only two people in the world. I hate to say it but it reminded me of 9/11. The quiet, the uncertainty, the waiting, and then the dog spotted a squirrel and took off running and barking. I thought, silly dog doesn't have a clue about what's happening out there in the world and it made me a little jealous. So now, whenever I can, I chase a squirrel or two and just enjoy being.
I think we need Woo Wednesday more than ever! Maybe the "woo" isn't a product, but a feeling. Since my kids will be out of school for a while, my woo would be the sheer number of companies and groups who are stepping up to help. We've been taking online art classes, have toured a police station, did taekwondo... Teachers have sent videos to the kids, given us resources for at home, and are busy figuring out how to navigate digital learning. Jennifer Weiner did an online book group thru Facebook live last night and I haven't laughed that much in a while. There have been so many GOOD things. I know my situation is not everyones (because I am fortunate enough to not work and be able to take care of/entertain the kids). But, if there is any good out there, it's that the community has stepped up to provide a level of normalcy in the midst of the crazy. That's my "woo."
I'm still adjusting to having moved to a rural community so the sounds of spring here would be new to me no matter what, but I'm trying to make sure I don't ignore them by being too busy inside my head. Being present in this moment helps me to connect with the truth that in this moment I am fine, my elderly mom I live with is fine, my husband is fine. I remind myself daily that not being able to tell the future is no different today than it was six months ago, it's just bothering me more today. Because it is Woo Wednesday, I did a three card layout with one of my most beautiful decks (the Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law) and was again reminded that I am well and hopeful and connected to so many wonderful people even during this time of social distancing, and the only thing in the way of me being in greater alignment with what the Universal clearly wants for me, is my insistence on holding on to old thoughts and beliefs that limit me. xoxo
Don't forget: You can still get your free copy of HIGH LONESOME SOUND! No string attached. You just have to enter your email so they can send you the file. https://BookHip.com/CNKPZ
We've been listening to music almost nonstop. Tonight we introduced the kids to CCR, Fleetwood Mac, and The Doors. We live in the country and it's normally quiet, but it seems more quiet if that makes sense.
Love that you're giving the kids a proper musical education!
Luckily, my oldest already listens to a lot of it. He's an old soul sometimes and will be crooning along to Dean Martin. My youngest is a true pop & country princess, and I was like you need some diversity in your life.
I don't think you're wrong. The airlines have cancelled so many flights that the sky is silent too.
It's just odd. I can hear a lot of the bug & animal noises better now. Honestly, it kind of freaks me out sometimes when I have to take the pups out.
I had forgotten how loud the birds are in the springtime, and since the two highways I live between have been pretty quiet, I've gotten to hear ALL the birds ALL the time! It's quite lovely and soothing. My nine month old puppy is also very interested in the birds, but not for the same reasons, I think...
I love this. Nature has been there all along, doing its thing. Now we can slow down and observe it.
My kids and I went outside and laid in the driveway last night, listening to the birds. It was so nice! It reminded me of spending time at my grandparents house out in the country.
Interesting you should mention how quiet the highways are. I've noticed the same thing. The other night my husband and I were outside and it was dead calm. No sound except our breaths. We could have been the only two people in the world. I hate to say it but it reminded me of 9/11. The quiet, the uncertainty, the waiting, and then the dog spotted a squirrel and took off running and barking. I thought, silly dog doesn't have a clue about what's happening out there in the world and it made me a little jealous. So now, whenever I can, I chase a squirrel or two and just enjoy being.
I think we need Woo Wednesday more than ever! Maybe the "woo" isn't a product, but a feeling. Since my kids will be out of school for a while, my woo would be the sheer number of companies and groups who are stepping up to help. We've been taking online art classes, have toured a police station, did taekwondo... Teachers have sent videos to the kids, given us resources for at home, and are busy figuring out how to navigate digital learning. Jennifer Weiner did an online book group thru Facebook live last night and I haven't laughed that much in a while. There have been so many GOOD things. I know my situation is not everyones (because I am fortunate enough to not work and be able to take care of/entertain the kids). But, if there is any good out there, it's that the community has stepped up to provide a level of normalcy in the midst of the crazy. That's my "woo."
You're right, of course. I love how everyone is stepping up to create virtual communities. It's really cool.
I'm still adjusting to having moved to a rural community so the sounds of spring here would be new to me no matter what, but I'm trying to make sure I don't ignore them by being too busy inside my head. Being present in this moment helps me to connect with the truth that in this moment I am fine, my elderly mom I live with is fine, my husband is fine. I remind myself daily that not being able to tell the future is no different today than it was six months ago, it's just bothering me more today. Because it is Woo Wednesday, I did a three card layout with one of my most beautiful decks (the Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law) and was again reminded that I am well and hopeful and connected to so many wonderful people even during this time of social distancing, and the only thing in the way of me being in greater alignment with what the Universal clearly wants for me, is my insistence on holding on to old thoughts and beliefs that limit me. xoxo