Day 5 - 57 -- Re-Centering

An odd day began with my startled reaction to the alarm. Granted 6:15 AM is earlier than I've been waking during the week with no classes, but I can't recall the last time I literally jerked awake when the news started. I felt tired throughout the day -- world weary tired that made feeling enthused about anything a difficult task. With some work, I expect that can change -- it just takes energy that I couldn't muster today.

Feeling like one cares about things does take effort, but for the things we enjoy it would seem this would be with us at all times. Yet, it isn't. Some days are more melancholy than others, I suppose. Working through that feeling and trying to get to the root of it isn't always easy. Was it a dream from the previous night, a fleeting memory or something that hasn't even hit conscious thought yet, that set the tone? For those who enjoy puzzles this one can be a real brain twister. Generally finding something that can begin to move you out of the mood like going for a walk, listening to music or whatever helps you to recentre can be worth the few moments that might take from the day's events. Often, the result can be worth it.

A relaxing song melody came to mind to share today. The lyrics speak about perseverance to move towards one's dream. The singer's voice is ethereal at times adding to the dreamlike state conjured by the song. The visuals for this version made me smile -- places I've been and places I want to see again. Enjoy!

Empire State of Mind -- Alicia Keyes