Joy Ride

As we change seasons each year as we get older, I find the best lessons. I also feel each year we should do something to spark joy. And, it shouldn't be organizing your clothes by purging and folding. My grandparents were my greatest infulencers in this part of my life. They always took time for some fun. For as long as I knew them, every Friday afternoon they had a date. It was usually lunch at Howard Johnsons and then the horse races. They took our family to our first trip to Disney World the year it opened fifty years ago. One year Disney re-released Fantasia in theatres. My grandparents let my parents go out on a date. We were grown children and they took us to see Fantasia on the big screen. They thought since it was a cartoon we all would be happy. I was so surprised when we walked out how much they LOVED it. My grandmother and grandfather chattered away about how much they enjoyed it. My brother, sister and I were a little impressed. But, we were happy to hear what they thought. They kept asking us how we liked it? And, I think since my siblings were teenagers they agreed, it was alright. I was on my grandparent side ( I LOVED it too ) but, I wanted to be cool like my brother and sister. I am sharing the music from Fantasia for the song of the day. Because, as I get older and especially the last few years I have experienced a lot of loss and grief. But, the thought of the seasons changing gets me through. Thinking about how a sunflower doesn't stand tall every day of the year. Thinking how in the Fall the leaves start to fall. Thinking how the grey days of winter with a light layer of snow I can see natures glitter glisten in the sun light. For me it teaches me a lesson in aging, accepting and adapting. It teaches me to find the joy in everything. And, to know with time we begin to heal and the bright side becomes more apparent. Song of the day: The Waltz of the flowers from Fantasia Quote of the day: "The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all." — Mulan