"flutterby love with a pink haired girl" oil on canvas 24x36 by bonnie rose
ok, so maybe it only seemed as though that is where on end of this full rainbow was planted as i noticed it when i left the gym this afternoon after an amazing long overdue workout.
back to the gym this week i was sore from yesterdays workout but it was only a reminder of how important physical activity is to me. the last two weeks i had only been a few times plus a hike because i have been so under the weather.
on the cross trainer, my heart rate increased and temperature rose, this is the point were my mind really starts to open along with my muscles. in ipod land my time at the gym or on a hike or walk (especially out doors) is were i feel most able to really open my mind, reevaluate what i'm doing, what i want and need from/for my body, also think about new projects, old unfinished projects - new people/relationships, past people/relationships...
then my mind drifted to sex. my last sexual encounter, the excitement of the next.....and then back to my art and how this energy is all revolving around my passion....and how best must i go about using and spreading this energy?!?
before i know it my 30min is done - i look down to see the work out summery flashing...i stop in a balance on the machine.... i drink water. i drink more. i feel it move out all the stuck energy that has now been relieved from my muscles. a weight is lifted...
and then i go lift weights. -- now strengthening my ideas and my body i am able to concentrate on specific areas of my body's strength and my minds thoughts.
before my workout is complete i must stretch and help all to come back to a center. a few yoga and dance moves along with breathing and focus on only my body and movement, i find my center once again. ready for what ever the world has to offer me as i leave the gym.
and what dose it have for me besides total beauty, well at least that is all i see. the sun kisses my skin with it warmth and a cool breeze blows over my body caring away any unwanted energy, a few rain drops wash away the sweat that has carried out the unwanted from with in threw my pours....
i make my drive home and notice an amazing rainbow that looks to land in the front yard of my new home; a giant smile comes across my face. i look around to see if anyone else notices its beauty, i look for someone to share my smile and joy with as we sit facing it at the red light; sadly i find no one who seemed to even notice any thing but what is in their head and the color of the traffic light....
to me this is just another gift, maybe this rainbow was just for me. a reminder of the beauty that is out there - even if no one else sees it - i must continue to drive toward it - fly with it - and inspire from it.
hope you all have found some magic in your own day....
