An AMAZING experience of growth

Yesterday morning I awoke early -
no - really super early!

My eyes just opened WIDE and a
desire to meditate began to take over
my thoughts. I practice daily meditation
but never this early in the morning

For clarity's sake we are talking 5am on
a SATURDAY MORNING :)

I knew my husband and I had a long day
ahead of us but my life has taught me
to follow my intuition - especially when
my reaction to it is "huh?"

anyways....

I peel myself out of the comfort of my
warm bed - set up my space to meditate.

I usually meditate in my office - I feel it
helps the energy of the room, motivates
focus and helps support creative inspiration by
combining work-work energy and spirit-work
energy.

So. where was I....
okay.... so let me set the stage:

I have my sage lit, candles lit and just about
to sit when I have this urge to
meditate outside, on our patio.

IT'S 5am!
It's damp. I don't like damp.
IT'S COLD! I don't DO cold. 

Again my initial response is "huh?"
so of course I have to do it.

I grab a blanket. Go onto our patio.
and sit. It takes all of about 3 seconds
and I am awestruck by the atmosphere
I had walked into.

Dawn had not yet broke.
The effect... breathtaking.

Wrapped in my blanket, crossed legged in
this gorgeous setting I sat lost in wonderment
of the night sky. 

While I was staring at one particular
star it transformed into a SHOOTING STAR.
Tears flowed from my eyes as if a faucet had been
turned on. I was overcome by thoughts of the
beauty and fragility of life. When those thoughts
subsided I made my wish and continued with
my meditation.

I sat meditating for another 45 minutes.
Spontaneous thoughts and images came to
me and yes, more tears ensued. I was having a profound
experience and went through a complete A-Z ride of
emotions. 

As I grabbed my blanket to make my way back into
the house I stood under the vast and beautiful, way-to-early in
the morning sky - with feeling of pure GRATITUDE in
my heart - grateful that I listened to myself and got out
of the nice warm bed that morning.

Honestly, my meditations always inspire me. My soul
is awakened, I feel re-energize, focused and motivated.

THIS SATURDAY mornings meditation I experienced
all those AND MORE!  Walking into
the house I realized I was a different person.

Growth comes out of seemingly nowhere - doesn't it?

We are each taking the journey of THIS life together.
We make mistakes, learn from them (hopefully) - all in
an effort to gain enlightenment. The key to all growth lies
with us - within our souls.

Listen to the voice within you. Go forth in your daily life -
putting one foot in front of the other
AND as Goethe says:  "Be Bold and mighty forces will
come to your aid".