The deer they said would be there at dawn
never appeared
but the dawn mist instead.
Always something instead
like the little brown pebble on the porch
that turned out to be a frog.
Things that arrive on their own . . .
- Tony Hoagland
How often do we chase somethings then others appear instead? They lead us to a greater adventure. Recognize the fun of impulses, opportunities and insteads.
Ask questions instead of searching for answers. Delve into the unexplored. Make friends with uncertainty instead of the usual.
Stay in the moment.
Find nuances in ordinary.
What's in an eye gleam?
Don't miss the obvious in shapes, scents and sounds.
Notice what flutters in unexpected places.
Experience the shadows.
Squint, alter and go wild into colorness.
Creative Write: Write about what arrived . . . instead of what you expected.
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