Michael

I love how life can give little surprises when you least expect it. Today I was in Barnes and Noble wandering around looking for something interesting to read when I began hearing beautiful melodies as if being sung by angels. I followed the sound to the back of the store. In the children’s section, I found a middle school girl’s choir softly singing Christmas carols.

I watched for about 10 minutes. Their harmonies were really fantastic. Many people in the store had stopped to watch and listen. Their voices were so perfect that many stood transfixed. As I started to walk around again, I could continue to hear their soft melodies wafting through the building. The music kept a smile on my face the entire time.

As I started to leave, I witnessed a stunning sunset. The colors were brilliant partly due to the very cold and dry air today. All the colors from blue to red were highly saturated and almost unnatural looking. I watched in amazement for about several minutes until it had faded into black. (Unfortunately my camera was at home. Never again. But, on second thought maybe I was just supposed to enjoy the sunset without photographing it.)

I went to the store on impulse. If I had waited 15 or 20 minutes, I would have missed both the girl’s choir and the sunset. If you get the urge to go do something, go do it. Don’t wait. Don’t come up with excuses why you shouldn’t. Just go. The more you listen to those urges and impulses the more you’ll hear them. Who knows, you might have some fun.
Have a great day!

Michael