Odacava

I recently gave myself homework to re-tap into myself and my creativity. My first assignment was to read “IGNITE the Genius withing”. It turns out the book suggests you download this “free soundtrack” to continue on in the book. Only the first 2 minutes were free and if you wanted the full experience you needed to download the rest for a small fee (ah marketing). Since I was interested and committed I bought the soundtrack and I’ve been enjoying it. The sound track is supposed to help you achieve a meditative state that awakens creative parts of your brain. I’ve been listening to the soundtrack as I go though the book which is full of pictures and questions that ask you to reflect on the images, close your eyes, and see where your thoughts take you.

As the book states, “If you experience anything at all by looking at an image, you are experiencing a reflection of yourself” (Ranck, Nutter. p. ix). I’ve been experiencing a lot, not just in the book though. In everyday life.

I’ve realized I am a creative individual as I see beauty everywhere. I understand the things that make me smile are reflections of myself. For instance the other day on the bike path there was a Kevin Costner look a like fishing on the blow river, smoking a cigar. He reminded me of my dad as they look a like and my dad used to smoke cigars that smelled similar. It reminded me of going to the lake and just seeing that man enjoying the afternoon made me happy.

Another time I ran into an old East Indian couple. The wife was using a cane to walk and the husband was right beside her to support her. He seemed like a very positive support for his wife as he was smiling, gave a big wave up in the air, and said hello to everyone that passed them on the path. It was sooo cute!

It was also cute to see young teenagers crushing on each other. There was this girl and boy and the girl was completely invading the boys space. It was hilariously obvious she really liked him. Oh the many crushes I had growing up, fun fun.

In everyday life, I want to continue to reflect on what I’m enjoying, and what makes me happy.

I really appreciate everyone’s support and thier feedback they’ve given.

As Eric (a man I work with) signs his emails,

“I  hope you have the best day of your life”

Krista

It’s not altitude, magnitude, or what Urban Dictionary defines as a bad attitude towards someone else. ODACAVA Tude is Gratitude.

Like Terry said when I featured him on March 8th. When you feel gratitude and I’m positive when you express your gratitude, the universe just keeps on giving you more. So I’ve decided to create a category called ODACAVA Gratitude. Please feel free to join me in expressing ODACAVA Tude.

I’m grateful for:

• the sunrise shining through my windows in the morning
• the strength to have plans and the ability to live in the moment
• my husband, family, and what it feels like to love someone or something
• a clear sky so I can see the mountains from the city
• red wine and cheese
• Yoga and Thai chi

What are you grateful for today?

Cheers,

Krista