Treasures of the Soul

You never know what treasures will come your way.

The Fun of an Antiques/Flea Market like out local Elephant Trunk, is keeping an open mind to every experience that comes your way. This 1934 ‘Airways’ pinball machine was an incredible find! In mint condition, it truly touched some deep place within me. The colors, the planes, a still working toy that also is a work of art….hard to explain or even really know its magic.

But the true treasure that will stay with me always, was exploring the market with my daughter. We talked of childhood memories, emotional times, challenging family times. We’ve weathered so much over the years, and the stories we hold onto reflect all of that. But those stories are Old. They were us in a galaxy far far away. Time for some new stories.

Like this Elephant Trunk experience, picking out cool hippie clothes, checking out all the jewelry (and judging if the beads are real or dyed!), and seeing toys from her childhood! I’ve read that sometimes you never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory. So gather your treasures daily. The interactions with family & friends, the connections kept over the years, the good times and the crying times, the being in the moment experiences, these are the ingredients of a rich engaging life, the real treasures of the Soul.