A Breath of Fresh Air
A breath of fresh air is so invigorating as you inhale the purity of its refreshing essence upon waking. I remember the distinct freshness of the morning air I had enjoyed time and again throughout the years during my many visits to the mountainous areas of the United States. To me, there is no fresher air than that found in the high altitudes of the mountains.
It is evident in the crisp, fresh coolness you take into your lungs upon waking in your tent or cabin. It is evident in the fact that you can’t help but enjoy it during an early morning walk. It is evident in the gentle, soft kiss of a warm summer’s breeze upon your cheek.
It is evident when you find yourself at the top of a mountain taking in a breath as you gaze at the unbridled beauty of a wildlife laden valley far below you. It is evident as you sit at the waters edge of a beautiful mountain lake, the refreshing coolness of the air speeding toward you with every rolling wave of the lakes crystal clear waters.
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that a breath of fresh air doesn’t always have to come from the nature around us. If we look closely enough, we will see it is evident in the way we live our lives.
It is evident every time we give others around us a taste of the refreshing inspiration that is inside us, waiting to be released to others to inhale and breathe deeply of.
Just as you will find delight in the fresh air of the great outdoors, so will you find a breath of fresh air in the inspiring melodies of your favorite music or song.
You will find a breath of fresh air in every move of your feet during a romantic dance with your spouse or someone special.
You will find it every time you gaze upon a star lit sky on a warm summer’s night.
You will find a breath of fresh air when your beloved children or grandchildren come for a visit, when you see an old friend you haven’t seen or spoken to in years, when you receive a hug or word of encouragement from someone dear.
A breath of fresh air can be found in so many things if we only learn to look for it.
A breath of fresh air can be found in your smile. It can be found in the kind words you have to say to another.
A breath of fresh air can be found in a thoughtful act toward those needing encouragement during a trying time. It can come in the form of a kiss on the forehead of a sick friend or relative.
Whether you realize it or not, the fresh air of your inner beauty shines just as brightly as the shimmering waters of a beautiful mountain lake.
The hidden inspiration you have within you is enough to light up even the darkest of places.
The refreshing encouragement you hold within you is bursting at the seams, just waiting to land upon the ears and hearts of those whom may need it most.
YOU are a breath of fresh air to SOMEBODY out there who needs it. And it’s time you’ve shared that breath of fresh air with everyone you can.
BE an Inspiration – because you ARE!