Friday Five

Taking in the view Friday Five

Sally at RevGals writes:

This week I took some time out to stop and walk and take in the view; my son Chris is studying in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, too often we simply drive up there, turn around and come home! This time Tim and I took time out to take in the view. It occurs to me that we need to do that more in life....With that in mind, I offer you this week's Friday Five:

1. How important is the "big picture" to you? Do you need a glimpse of the possibilities or are you a details person? -- While an over-arching vision is important, I tend to be detail-oriented. It's incredibly easy for me to lose sight of the forest with all those trees in the way.
   
   
2. If the big picture is important to you, how do you hold onto it in the nitty gritty details of life? -- Luckily, spouse always has a grasp on the big picture. Whenever necessary, especially when I'm feeling frustrated or stuck, he shifts my focus from each individual pine needle to the entire grove. "Oh yeah!" I remind myself, "that's the important part."
   
   
3. Name a book, poem, psalm, piece of music that transports you to another dimension. -- There are far too many books to name just one, so how about a piece of music:
   
   ( Moldau by Smetana )
   
   
   
4. Thinking of physical views, is there somewhere that inspires you, somewhere that you breathe more easily? -- Absolutely. A rocky Northern California beach or cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean is my favorite place in the world.
   
   
5. A picture opportunity... post one if you can. -- You betcha. This photo was taken about six weeks ago, and currently decorates my desktop.
   
   ( Behind a cut for you dial-up folks )