10.30.20 // planet earth

A few days ago I received a recommendation to watch a new documentary about planet earth.
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At first, I was smitten with the idea. I couldn't wait to dive into the beautifully filmed landscapes, majestic movements of creatures near and far, and the various cultures that span the globe.
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However, every time Taylor suggested watching it, I shrugged it off.
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After the third day of me shrugging it off, he asked my point-blank why I wasn't into it anymore.
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At first, I stumbled across my words, shrugging and giving some half-assed excuse why I didn't want to spend my time in front of the TV. Then Taylor pushed me just a little bit further, and I blurted out...
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"I don't want to watch the documentary because I feel like there is so much magic right in front of me!"
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The words escaped my mouth before my brain had time to comprehend.
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So after the words were out in the open, I slowed down and let them sink in for a second. After a few moments, I realized how accurate they were.
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I went on to explain how I've been falling in love with the magic of the places, animals, and people that have been introduced to me in recent times. It's not that I'm not itching for the learnings that would come from the documentary, but I didn't need to be fueled by inspiration to see more, feel more, or do more on this perfect planet earth.
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It was the most invigorating feeling in the world to realize that I could see and feel the magic in that moment of my real life, a life I've been slowly piecing together. Not that the documentary isn't glistening with magic too, it most definitely is. But for the first time in a long time, I don't have any problem appreciating the wonders of planet earth that surround me each day.