Sometimes it takes a while to come around to yourself. There are a lot of distractions in life, conflicting viewpoints and layers of inaccurate impressions. Sometimes you think this is who you are but after trying it out you find that it's not quite the right fit. Or you change and it takes a while for all of your parts to catch up to the new reality. All of these things and even more in the mix can make it challenging to answer the seemingly simple question: Who am I?
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I've been wondering lately what it is that can cause us to stand still in wonder. How a thing can catch hold of our senses in a way that makes us pause and respond with awe. Is it an external something or does it come from inside? I'm inclined to think it's an exceptional combination of both... something of a moment that brings surprise and beauty together with an opening of eyes, ears, heart. A moment when your senses can directly connect with your surroundings in a personal way. And I'm pretty sure the ol' brain has little to do with it. Without the brain interjecting, those un-narrated moments can seem a little magical.
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