Lockdown 468

Lockdown Day 468 - 7 July 2021

One of my greatest sources of inspiration has always been exercise/walking. Not only do I see a new sunrise every day, I get much needed oxygen into my cells and my expectation is met every day with numerous little somethings.

Like a little feather wafting down out of nowhere, a cloud in a particular spot or other sights and sounds connecting with my spirit.

I started another feather jar for my life in the Bay and feel utterly blessed by every single one I come across. Also, the gazillions of pictures I can take every time I go for a walk along the seaside,  reminding me of God's unfailing presence each day.

So tonight I would like to share a video of beuriful pics and quotes with you to inspire you. Enjoy:

https://youtu.be/W0RjHAKGEb8

#Ggt

Lockdown 467

Lockdown Day 467 - 6 July 2021

Watching the Tour de France feels like traveling the best possible way apart from being there in person. The cycling is very tense but exciting. The videography is absolutely fantastic.

These guys have all the technology to bring us 360 degrees of the countryside, town and interesting travelers' info which keeps me glued. I feel like a caveman, completely pulled into the screen, literally feeling as if I am there myself.

Inspiration comes in many forms, of which feel good exercises such as encounters with nature, other creative people's art, and of course. fabulous videography such as the Tour de France.

You may ask, " Why do I need to be inspired, when I have a job /school work/ studies, etc.?" It is because inspiration opens up new possibilities, which locks in motivation. In life, inspiration happens intrinsically (from the inside) and once there, nothing from the outside can stop it. 

So, if you find yourself in a blah space, feeling the loss of focus, drive and energy, doing the same old mechanically each day, don't try and motivate yourself.

Your brain will be like, " Are you kidding me?" Motivation (external) is activated by inspiration (internal). Inspiration facilitates the following psychological resources: Mastering your work, creativity, optimism and raising belief of your abilities, faith, optimism and ultimately self-esteem. WOW. 

What an investment in your betterment! So, let's be inspired, let's inspire those around us. Let's make the world a better place one little injection of inspiration at a time. Maybe this is the "vaccine" we really need to protect us against the downward spiral of an 'infodemically' infested pandemic. 

I for one, know God would love to see us use His Word, His presence and His creation to become inspired. For out of Him flows all the inspiration we need to motivate us to keep on keeping on and find the beauty within the same old every day.

God's got you. And God's got this.

Lockdown 466

Lockdown Day 466 - 5 July 2021

Shakespeare said, "To be or not to be". Out of it flowed many years of debates, articles, speeches and sermons.

Today I believe the question should rather be, " To be bitter, or to be better, which do you choose? "

It is not a question of living or dying but what to be while alive. Life can either make us bitter or better. The choice is ours.

A lifetime of bitterness can cause cancer, alienate the Spirit of God and change the entire being into a ball of robotic tissue, merely existing.

But spending a lifetime on the betterment of joy, peace and love and positively wiring one's outlook on life attracts the Spirit of God, brings healing and life into the body, mind and soul.

God blew His breath (Spirit) into man's nostrils so we could know Him, enjoy His creation and make Him known. Why? So others would want to know Him too.

We weren't put on earth to merely exist. So, why don't we take the "i" out of bitter and make the effort to be the best we can be!

God's really got this.

Lockdown 465

Lockdown Day 465 - 4 July 2021

Sunday number 67.

Part 4 of the Sunday series of real life weird, wonderful, magical and funny wildlife photographs:

Just have to say that whale-greeting-man one is truly amazing. 

#Ggt

Lockdown 464

Lockdown Day 464 - 3 July 2021

This morning we decided to take a quick drive down the coast to Jeffreys Bay. Although the lockdown prevents us sitting down with a coffee, we can still enjoy the offerings of Jbay.

With the surf up and a warm winter wind to greet us, we walked along the surf shop route, window shopping from surfboards to zen boardshorts and everything inbetween.

We had a brilliant flat white takeaway from the local roastery Infood's contemporary restaurant Infood Coffee Society. After watching the surfers enjoying the waves, we enjoyed the rest of the afternoon at home switching channels between Wimbledon, Tour de France and Springbok rugby.

I thought a lot about everything we have experienced since Lockdown and wandered in my thoughts to a time we didn't have to consider how many people are around us or where we choose to go on high days and holidays.

I thought about how we could decide to go to the movies or theatre or sports stadium no matter who else was going and what unseen abominable virus could be hanging around.

So tonight I choose to un-covidify my life. Yes, I will follow the rules and document lockdown changes, but my mind will cut out all virus related muck the world keeps being bombarded with. The health and media sectors have been contradicting themselves into a very dangerous and totally discredited position.

Instead, I shall fill my psyche, spirit and heart with uplifting things such as art, music, nature and everything else that is incorruptible, pure and true. And daily gratitude towards my Creator, who gave His only Son as the answer to everything.

#Ggt

Lockdown 463

Lockdown Day 463 - 2 July 2021

Friday entertainment!

Time for fun facts, life hacks and a couple of funnny and interesting things.

The things of life are serious enough. Sometimes we just need to get lost in so called 'useless info" and enjoy a moment of frivolity.

#Ggt

Lockdown 462

Lockdown Day 462- 1 July 2021

I have always been mesmerised with wonder over how people (me too!) keep photographing sunrises and sunsets over and over again throughout life's journey.

Maybe the resemblance of fire ignites the most primal attraction in us all. Watching that great big ball of fire on the horizon emphasizes its size and affords us a moment to look at it directly without damage to our eyes.

It could also be the connection we have with space and the enigma of an unknown world, the mystery of such an incredible creation. An innert desire of the heart to reach out to our Creator.

Last night we saw such a sunset sky, ablaze with the setting sun touching the waves and colouring the clouds. To me, these were precious moments as it felt as if God was surrounding us with His holy presence, showing us His power, majesty and shekinah glory all at once.

I just stood there completely gobsmacked with awe.

And completely convinced of His message:

*I am here. Do not fear. Trust in Me alone. I've got this. "