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I spent a little time this summer attempting to photograph dragonflies. I didn’t have much luck.
One thing I noticed is dragonflies seem to want to find the highest place in a garden and rest there. Drawing this dragonfly from memory got me thinking. I wonder if it would be possible for a person to do that mentally – to find the highest possible position for the mind to rest or the highest plane of thought for productivity. I’m not sure exactly what that would entail. Maybe it comes down to considering, at every moment, am I doing the best that I can do at this moment? If I’m resting, am I resting at the highest possible point and getting the most out of that rest? Or am I resting, while at the same time worrying about accomplishing things? If I’m working, am I working at the highest level of productivity, or am I obsessing about checking e-mail 10 times an hour?
So my mission today is to try to find that highest point of every moment to get the most out of the day.
I’ve often dreamed of what it would be like to be a creature that could fly to great heights. But as for my human thoughts, I try everyday to spend a few minutes resting high in my thoughts. I love to sit on my deck and watch the clouds and imagine the shapes that I see. I get carried away for a brief time, away from my worldly responsibilities and enjoy what the skies have to offer.
Hi Bonnie, Thanks for your thoughts. You took me to that place where you rest for a moment!
Tim
Sounds like a good plan Tim. I try to do the best that I can with what I have and make the most of that time that I have to do whatever it is I’m working on. Lately it’s been jewelry for my sister and trying to pick up the house. I think this Sunday is going to be fall cleaning lol. Good luck and let me know how it goes! Have a great day!
Hi Rachel, Yes fall cleaning is a good idea. I hope this idea works out for me – I think it will take practice!
Tim
that is so ironic… I’m climbing trees today for a freind to cut down some pines in his yard. The view is awesome but the feeling of being so high up is a little nerving (~_~)The high points in life…nice post
Hi Art, What a coincidence that you would be climbing trees. One of the many jobs I could never do! Thanks for liking the post.
Tim
Yes! Finding the highest possible plane of thought! Love that. And you are more productive when you are at that point. Great sketch and love hearing your thoughts. You are obviously usually at your highest possible plane.
Hi Rita, Actually, I’m usually so far from being at my highest possible plane. I feel like I waste so much time in the course of the day!
Tim
love all your doodles and thoughts thanks for sharing your creative mind with the world
Hi Valita, Thanks for telling me that. I appreciate it!
Tim
i passed on you rblog to my daughter who’s at Uni studying primary teaching and she loved you work too …. shes a creative thinker like you
keep them coming! I also added a link on by blog to yours if thats ok http://valitasfreshfolds.blogspot.com/
Followed FB link from Valita. Great Blog!!!!
Thanks – so glad you like it!
Tim
thats cool
LOVE IT! Looking back at all the sketches, I would have to say, that this would be my number one sketch. Great one, thank you for sharing.
Diana/b4ustamp
Hi Diana, Wow! It feels good to know that you’re favorite sketch is one of the latest ones. I need to have faith that I will continue progressing.
Tim
I love this drawing and I love dragon flies. The heat has been so bad in Texas that I haven’t seen many of them this year. It made my heart soar to see the one you drew. Thanks.
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Hi Elenor, Thank you for that comment!
Tim