I’m sitting on the deck of our cabin up in Bonita Creek, Arizona. The sky is crystal clear. The sun is warm, yet the air is cool and fresh. The trees haven’t fully recovered from the fire eighteen years ago, so I have an unobstructed view of the surrounding landscape. It’s gorgeous.

Funny thing, it’s been a very long time since I noticed, really noticed, and fully appreciated the beauty of this place. What I realized today, from the moment I woke up, is just how much I love being at our cabin. Why now? Recently we decided to put the cabin up for sale. For a variety of reasons, we are ready for a change.  As much as this feels like the right decision, I am suddenly seeing everything here with different eyes. It reminds me of the sense of appreciation I felt when we first built this place fifteen years ago.  However, now my feelings are magnified because there are so many memories of great times with our kids packed into this place.

Taking things for granted. It’s something most of us do. Until we are facing loss or change, we may live on auto pilot, becoming complacent with what we have. I know I certainly do. I’ve seen it happen in all the big areas including health, money, and the people or things I love. Then life gives me a little pinch. Or sometimes it’s a big shove. It might be something I can control, such as deciding to sell our cabin. Or it might be a larger curveball that I can’t control.

Today I’m seeing things with new eyes. It’s kind of fun actually. It feels like I’ve been given an opportunity. Because we are off the beaten path, the cabins in our area generally do not sell very quickly. I will probably have more time to fully enjoy and appreciate our weekend getaway. There will be at least one more Thanksgiving celebrated here with our dear friends who love and appreciate our cabin too.

The gift of awareness. The gift of time.  Our little green cabin. For these, I’m grateful.

Any thoughts?

Gayle

PS  There’s a beautiful cabin for sale near Payson, Arizona. Anyone? After Thanksgiving, that is. ;-)

Sunset from our deck

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