Relishing in tranquility.

Not long ago, there was a girl who had become lost in her predictable way of life. A girl who was drowning in schedules, to-do lists, family pressures and trying to make sense of a new relationship. Little did I know that driving through the Colorado mountains would act as a force field; stripping me of my inhibitions, tiredness, stress, and anxiety. As I watched the three-day-old snow melt into small ponds around me, I felt my fears and struggles do the same. Peace is something that is often shelved in my chaotic, relentlessly strict schedule, so to feel the way I felt driving up to our small and quaint B&B is indescribable. I immediately went into a state of calm.

I wake up every morning with a fresh outlook. Instead of my endless to-do list reeling, I hear the birds, see the deer and smell the wood-burning fire places all around. We slowly awake, at our own pace and begin our mornings with sweet songs that have suddenly taken on new meaning in our lives. Then, we sit. Sit and peer through our window to relish in the beauty God has created. I have a knew-found clarity in my thoughts and dreams and hopes every time I scan the skyline.

The sweet lyrics of Diane Birch lingers in the sweet smell of the burning wood and crisp, fresh air as we ask ourselves, “what do we want to do today?” Who would have thought three routine-driven women could release the reins and just enjoy, for once in their lives, not having a predetermined plan for the day. Well, let me tell you…we have and will continue to until reality calls us home. And for some reason, I have a feeling thoughts of our small, wooden cottage, the snowy mountains, and the amount of laughter and love that has been shared this trip will keep us going long after we leave the Apple Orchard Inn.

Just when I thought I was at my wits end with work and life, God provided me a clean slate to redesign my perspective. A blank canvas to build long-lasting beautiful friendships, let go of my fears and relish in tranquility.

The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes. If you foolishly ignore beauty, you will soon find yourself without it. Your life will be impoverished. But if you invest in beauty, it will remain with you all the days of your life.”…<3

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