Inspiration....how it found me today

In the small things there are amazing Big occurrences happening all the time. You see, it takes the small things to make the big things happen. I am inspired today by the sounds of the raindrops that slowly came into my hearing as I opened my eyes from a nights sleep. How soothing they sounded. I lingered in bed a little longer. As the thoughts of what to do today started to take shape, I could hear the sweet songs of the birds outside and wondered if they were playing in the rain. What a beautiful thought.

And on to the day at hand. Well, it could be a leisure one.....yeah, it will be. There are paper dolls to make for a Doll swap. I have been gathering small items for them. There are also Prayer flags to make. Hmm, how do I get those together? Small thoughts and images are gathered in my head, forming bigger images of how they are going to look. But I have to get out of bed now. I feel the need for coffee and breakfast in my tum.

Traipsing through some of my favorite blogs these last few days have given way to inspiration. *eats breakfast, sips coffee* Not so much in making/creating something, but writing. Aw jeez, I went there. Couldn't help it, it comes out like this sometimes too and I write. *not one of my mad skills*

I am inspired by the bird songs that I hear outside my window and the tenacity that those little creatures have to make it through each day. No matter what happens, they still bless us with song. I am inspired by the flowers that are budding on the trees, exploding with the colors of Spring. My car is covered in the tiny pink blossoms that have fallen upon it, reminding me of a float that one might see in a parade. I am blessed with the burst of colors that the trees are giving. The morning rains have stopped for now but I know that what was given has done so much. Washing away the old to bring forth the new. Spring is just under the surface, waiting to be born anew. I am inspired by the little things.

Also by the thoughts and creations of others as I said earlier. After reading some of the posts, something inside lead me to write these thoughts.

To Julia,

May the grounds where your feet tread be safe from all harm.
May you find the happiness that was lost.
May the plants and trees provide comfort and shelter for all.
And may the animals who live there abide in love and peace once again.

To Carol,

Follow your footsteps along the sand.
Let them bring you to a place that is peaceful and calm.
Wash your soul in the mists of the sea.