It was a particularly trying day. A day spent at work putting out metaphorical fires, missing deadlines and wearing many hats. It was a day that lacked the pleasure and satisfaction of a To-Do list bearing check-marks in the margin but rather a day that left her feeling beaten, battered and bruised.
Tomorrow will be a better day, she told herself. But even as she spoke those words under her breath, she did not believe them; she could not feel the potential of renewal promised at the end of each day.
She got in her car and drove, her head in a cloud of white noise. Not too far from her home, the view to her left caught her attention and she gazed out at the horizon:
She pulled her car to the side of the road, got out and walked to the patch of graveled clearing that appeared, as if waiting for her. In that instant, her cares were washed away and she felt them drain out through her fingertips, leaving a feeling of peace and clarity behind. It was simply a bad day. A bad day in a very good life.
Joy, for free.
Love it...the absolute essence of you:))
ReplyDeletesomething about a beautiful sunset helps me relieve the tensions of the day too.
ReplyDeletebeautifully written (and photographed) ... :)
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous! Hope tomorrow is a better day!
ReplyDeleteYour words and the Free Gift... A perfect match!!! God knew what you needed in that moment!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a calmer day at work tomorrow ;))
So well written Angie! Sorry you had such a bad day tomorrow will be better hopefully. Such an amazing sunset! It's no wonder it relaxes you!
ReplyDeleteLooooove these. The contrails in the sky, ack! so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteYay for sunsets clearing away the day. Sometimes, that's the best thing.
Emily at Amazing Grapes
OMG I had the same day yesterday (minus the pink skies). I got nothing accomplished, which just wears out my spirit. Glad you found some beauty to even it out! My feel-better device was watching Tabatha Takes Over and vicariously getting my inner beeeeeeyotch out. ;)
ReplyDeleteAngie, You are just simply and AMAZING writer. Your ability to transport someone right into the midst of your day, tug at our hearts and set us free. Wow! I am waiting for your book. Have you begun to compile it? Is it on your bucket list? Just sayin' :-) ~Blessings, Janet
ReplyDeleteThis post is beautiful. What an amazing perspective. I needed this. Thanks!
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