Natural Inspiration - Flight

 A beautiful sunset leads to sweet dreams with complex layers of beauty.

Hummingbirds remind us of the joy in life and the lightness of being

Blue heron in the center of the picture was as surprised to see me this morning as I was to see it. Native American tribes see the heron as a symbol of curiosity and determination. - it reminds us to move forward, open doors and try new things.

When we yearn for freedom, we look to the sky -  Gulls have a complex and highly developed repertoire for communication which includes a range of vocalizations and body movements

Considered the "spirit of northern waters" - Common loons return to the same breeding ground every year and are believed to mate for life. Each year they renew the bond with a little romance - synchronized swimming, head posturing and diving.

My inspiration for the day -
The natural flights of the human mind are not from pleasure to pleasure, but from hope to hope.
                                         Samuel Johnson

Shared thought -
When the answer seems to be, "not yet,"  Patience along with perseverance will lead to the heart's desire. I look to those with power to overcome the force of gravity and my hopes no longer have to be earth-bound.
                                       

The End

Resolutions for Romance

Perhaps a resolution is  a simple desire to do something positive. For romance to flourish and grow, couples focus on the shared journey. Make it simple for this year.

• Say "I love you" often to remind you of the commitment you've made to share challenges, goals and finding happiness together.
• Talk and Act out of love. Communicate honestly and often even when the seemingly smallest issue comes up. Be truthful while staying sensitive to the other person's feelings.
• Bond - find activities you enjoy doing together and indulge in that time together at least once a week for "date time". Whether the fun is all about the Sunday afternoon "tailgate party" watching your favorite sport, cooking together, getting up early to catch the sunrise or fishing, spelunking, bird-watching  rock climbing  paragliding or lawn bowling in the back yard - always remember playtime.
• Dream about the future. Would you like a dream vacation in Belize? Do you want to start a business together? Interested in waterfront property or building a sustainable orchard? State your dreams. The simple act of saying out loud what you want helps to focus your energy and planning for the future.
• Kindle intimacy. Try something new and let your partner know what you like. Share your fantasies. Say, "I'd love to try (this passion) with you."
• Be socially and environmentally responsible together. Nothing says love quite like working together to make your little part of the world better.

Wishing you much love and joy in the coming year.