a little bubble of wonder and excitement

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"

 - Mary Oliver

Kelle Hampton, a writer and photographer that I admire very much highlighted this quote in her new book. I thank her so much for this. I have come across these words by Mary Oliver before, but for some reason they really touched me right now at this point in my life.

Recently, I have been noticing myself migrating around- going through my daily tasks- with a kind of skip to my step. I have this bubble inside of me full of so much anticipation and excitement and creative energy. I have ideas! I have new goals for myself! I want to make things happen... I want to be successful at them!

My little side kick has similar emotions growing inside her little body. I realized this the other day as I was driving. I looked back to see what she was doing. Baby girl, who was buckled in her car seat nice and tight, was leaning forward as far as she could go to catch a glimpse of something to her right side. I looked to see what she was taking notice of and it was a gas station crowded with people. 

"What's hat?" I could hear her quietly say to herself ...."What's hat?"

It's becoming clear these days, as I listen to her ask me "what's hat" a hundred times, or watch her try to stand all by herself, or even find her unloading her box of toys all on her own, that she has a little bubble of wonder and excitement inside her, too. She wants to learn and grow and is taking the natural steps to make that happen.

I've decided I'm going to do something about these ideas I have. And like my baby take the natural steps to make it happen (or try to make it happen). I know my bubble of emotions will feel more at ease once I get started. I'm scared of failing, but isn't everyone when they decide to start a business or anything new for that matter.

Bottom line.
Thank you, Kelle Hampton
...and Thank you, Mary Oliver
 for your inspirations.