Week 7 - Oliver

When it's over, I want to say: all my life
I was a bride married to amazement.
I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.
- Mary Oliver, from When Death Comes

This is a small excerpt from the poem; please click on the link to view the whole poem. Valentine's Day was yesterday and, while it celebrates romantic love, I think we should include all types of love and loving experiences because that is what buoys your well-being. When I can remember that I am loved and to pursue what it is I love, I am blissful. When I don't, and lately, I haven't, I am miserable. Being married to amazement means to me that something I'm doing or pursuing is lighting up my imagination, my creativity, my soul. This year, I'm going to play with taking the world in my arms. I'm gong to write a list of things that would bring amazement in my life and carry that around with me and keep it on my wall because I tend to forget what is important. I'll share them as they come to fruition.

The first thing that brings me amazement is my tango dancing. I love it so much and only wish I could do more of it. This week was the first week when it felt like we were really dancing, not just doing steps. It is such a smooth and sensual dance, so much fun to perform.

Question: What brings amazement into your life?