Affirmation

When Barnaby and I moved to FryFarm in February, there was a painting of a sleeping child hanging in our bedroom. It is a beautiful image and reminds me of summers in Northern Michigan. The fact that I like the painting made it harder for me to accept that it seemed out of place in our bedroom.

During this time there was also a painting resting on the steep steps of the stairs that lead to our bedroom. Because of its position, I hardly ever noticed the painting even though I walked by it several times each day. Months went by. Barnaby and I made our vision board which contains many images of flowing water. And still I failed to notice the waterfall painting on the staircase.

One day we were inspired to clear the stairwell. I picked up the waterfall painting and walked it up the stairs. I took the sleeping child and moved it to the guest room where it seemed to belong. In its place I hanged the waterfall painting. Everything clicked. It was perfect.

Now each morning I awake to the picture of a waterfall --- powerful and flowing. I am reminded that everything around us is an affirmation of something and we are at choice as to what we affirm. So I am more careful about the things that surround me. Right now this waterfall is the perfect affirmation for me. I am grateful for the painting and the space to place it.