I Need a Vista
As any good writer knows, you need time away from writing projects in order to see them with fresh eyes.
Photo by Kay Johnson
The distance of even a few hours provides fresh insights into what you really want to say. I think that’s what vacations or retreats do for our lives. We get stuck, don’t we, in the weeds of our own lives. Distance brings remarkable clarity to those areas where we’ve allowed weeds to choke away our gifts and passions.
photo by Kay Johnson
It isn’t always possible to take a vacation, given life’s demands and financial limitations, but we can still get away regularly, even if only for a drive or a walk. Every time I get away, especially if I can afford a bit of distance and time, I am amazed at the perspective I gain. When I come home, it is almost shocking to see how quickly I can delete useless emails. Priorities and passions crystallize, while useless and destructive time suckers become obvious. I can suddenly see the light along my pathway.
We can’t always afford to hop on a plane and get away, but we can keep things in perspective through daily “retreats”—even as simple as a few backyard moments to breathe, pray, meditate, and just be with our Maker.
photo by Kay Johnson
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L. Kay Johnson
Having been raised in the South, I appreciate a good story, so that's what this blog is about. It's about life. It's about the things that make us human. It's about faith, and joy, and sorrow, and beauty, but it's also about the art of storytelling. I hope you will find a few here that resonate with you. I also hope you'll find ideas on how to share your own.
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The wonderful thing…I know these places and you did a wonderful job capturing the real feeling of that retreat. Just got home from a hectic day and these pix gave me a second to pause, breathe and “be there.” Thanks, sistah!! xoxo
My pleasure! So beautiful there. Big. Sigh.