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I don’t usually follow prompts, but this one from the Daily Post is a good one, “Tell us about the last experience you had that left you feeling fresh, energized, and rejuvenated. What was it that had such a positive effect on you?”
Reminds me of an old Irish Spring soap commercial. Nothing like a good brawl and a rejuvenating shower out in the woods to send you whistling about your day! Also, oo la la, men and women, that will always get the excitement going.
In all seriousness however, hot running water really is cause for celebration. I never take that for granted. Every time I turn a tap on and hot water comes pouring out, it is cause for rejoicing. There are numerous little things it can be easy to take for granted. Taking the time to truly appreciate each one will put an Irish Spring back in your step.
Going for a walk is invigorating, taking the time to smell the roses, looking about and taking in the world around you. I suppose many forms of exercise are like that, rejuvenating, invigorating. I don’t get outside nearly enough in the winter time, mostly because it’s cold and wet out there and I’m lazy. Getting outdoors however is very refreshing. Extra refreshing in the middle of winter.
I like to recharge by going outside in the evening and looking up at the stars, checking to see what the moon is up to. Just a quick peek is all it takes to remind me that there is a vast world out there far beyond whatever task has gone and consumed me.
Football was sure invigorating yesterday. Go Seahawks! If that wasn’t the comeback of all time. I delighted in telling a bunch of football fans to stop moping about, we’re going to win, oh ye of little faith…..and being right!. Ah ha! Spooky strikes again! That attitude actually comes from sitting on the sidelines of many kids games and optimistically declaring, “Hey I know we’re down by double digits, but there’s still hope here! Get out there and fight for it!” Also, we’re toast here and I’d call it the most humiliating loss ever, but last week you guys were even worse! No, I never said that last part. Once I did say, “That was the best loss ever! Nobody loses as well as we do! We’re awesome”
Faith actually applied is one of the most invigorating and rejuvenating things I know of, better than Irish Spring even. Prayer can be amazing, especially when you do it often enough that you start to realize this is a two way form of conversation. God speaks to us in prayer too, when we are finally finished laying our list of grievances at His feet. Scripture can be exciting, especially as you unwrap layers and begin to see how one thing relates to another and how it can apply to your life personally, in the here and now. Praise and worship can be very rejuvenating. God is a bit like a mirror, praise Him and He will shine His countenance down upon you.
It’s counter intuitive, but when the poo hits the fan, break out in song and engage in some praise and worship. It’s even better than Irish Spring.
*****Repost from 2015
Andy Oldham said:
Well i hate the Packers lost but i must say Seattle was refreshed and invugorated. It was an amazing game so congrats! I love your post here and how there are so many little things that keep us invigorated and refreshed. If only we will begin to recognize them more. Thanks!
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insanitybytes22 said:
LOL, I suppose some football fans were disappointed yesterday. Most of us in these parts are so familiar with snatching defeat from the jaws of victory however, that most of the time it’s a way of life 😉
Thanks for your support and your kind words. It’s much appreciated.
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Paul said:
Bwahahaha! Look out poo, here I come! **said with great enthusiasm, gratitude and excitement**
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insanitybytes22 said:
LOL, yep, works every time! There’s a older guy in the neighborhood that literally goes out each morning and scoops poo, whistling and singing away. Everyone looks at him warily, which I suppose can be a good thing, too. There’s something to be said for people giving you a wide berth. 😉
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Citizen Tom said:
Especially if you are packing something that smells bad.
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Wally Fry said:
Amen!
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adamjasonp said:
Prayer IS better than soap that dries out the skin. Oh, Irish Spring and a naked redhead behind a tree…
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Marilyn Armstrong said:
I appreciate your left coast affiliation … but Go Pats! 😀
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adamjasonp said:
I mind taking things for granted, and appreciate the fact that a lot of energy is wasted just for hot water. But sometimes, it just happens. Gotta shower… 🙂
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Doobster418 said:
I’m on the left coast, as well, but I’ll be rooting for New England come February 1st. Go Pats.
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Paladin Justice said:
Haha. I used that same Irish Spring picture in a post I did last year. That’s one attractive redhead.
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Human Interest said:
Reblogged this on Human Interest.
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Catherine Duigan said:
I agree with your comment about hot water – the best experience in the world. If you are serious about living with hot water visit Iceland. They know how to live!
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insanitybytes22 said:
LOL! I have actually dreamed of Iceland for that very reason. They seem to share my love for hot water 😉
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nildamacedopaulino said:
Nice!!! Kisses ❤ ❤ ❤
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patrickhawthorne01 said:
Worship beforehand and the poo slides off much easier. Who doesn’t love a good poo analogy? 🙂
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