{Muse}
-To consider something thoughtfully-

This is from a beautiful poem called The Invitation, written by someone named Oriah Mountain Dreamer. I wonder, if I had a name like that...would this kind of poetry just flow from my hand too? But really, I truly adore what she has written.

It reminds us to live deeply and not be afraid to take risks; in love and in life. To not get caught up in the monotony of life and instead try to connect with everyone around us and everything within us. 

Muse...

(picture taken in Scotland)

"Sometimes you need to step outside, get some air, and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be."

Muse...

(picture taken of Bucktown by me, in Chicago)

{Muse}
-To consider something thoughtfully-

And so begins a new series where every Monday, I'll share some sort of inspirational thought. Mondays need this sort of thing, I think. 

“Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

This is certainly something I will be thinking about this week. Too often I let my problems be the main focus of my life. I let them determine how I plan my days; how I act in different circumstances. But no longer! It's time for a change. From now on, I will work on planning my days around things that make me feel appreciative, breathless, and captivated. And I will focus on the positives. Because there are many. I will live in the moment and be led by God, my personal values, and my passions.