{"id":5293,"date":"2026-09-01T14:18:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T18:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hdhstory.net\/Storyblog\/?p=5293"},"modified":"2026-09-01T14:18:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T18:18:51","slug":"a-sense-of-discovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hdhstory.net\/Storyblog\/?p=5293","title":{"rendered":"A Sense of Discovery"},"content":{"rendered":"

The writing prompt was the word Discover.<\/em><\/p>\n

A Sense of Discovery<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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As you discover the world around you<\/span><\/p>\n

Let what comforts you be your guide<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Discover with your ears – and listen<\/span><\/p>\n

Sounds of a gentle rain<\/span><\/p>\n

The music of a chirping bird calling out, \u201cI\u2019m here.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Gentle breathing of a loved one sleeping at your side<\/span><\/p>\n

Sounds of silence and calm in where noise abounds\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Discover with your eyes and see<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunrises, sunsets, the colors of a rainbow<\/span><\/p>\n

A night sky filled with unlimited stars<\/span><\/p>\n

The flight of a butterfly going from flower to flower<\/span><\/p>\n

Smiles on the faces of those you admire and love<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Discover the smells; use your eyes too<\/span><\/p>\n

Freshly baked bread<\/span><\/p>\n

Sweetness of flowers in bloom<\/span><\/p>\n

The misty morning dew<\/span><\/p>\n

The fresh air of a country walk<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Discover the tastes; savor the flavor<\/span><\/p>\n

Seasoned delicacies that feed your hunger<\/span><\/p>\n

The first lick of an ice cream cone in summer<\/span><\/p>\n

Sweet ripe fruit, as its juice glides over your tongue<\/span><\/p>\n

A refreshing drink that quenches your thirst<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Discover the touches; feel what\u2019s there<\/span><\/p>\n

A hug, an embrace, a pat on the back<\/span><\/p>\n

Holding hands with those you love<\/span><\/p>\n

Cool wind on a hot summer day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tears of joy<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Discover what\u2019s in your heart<\/span><\/p>\n

Let it beat for yourself and others<\/span><\/p>\n

Be nourished as it flows within<\/span><\/p>\n

Love, compassion, empathy, gratitude<\/span><\/p>\n

Let it demonstrate that you care<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Discover your mind with thoughts that guide you<\/span><\/p>\n

Creative thoughts that expand<\/span><\/p>\n

Awareness of all and the strength to believe in what\u2019s right<\/span><\/p>\n

The hope of a better world<\/span><\/p>\n

The power to change it<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

And then let the world<\/span><\/p>\n

Discover you<\/span><\/p>\n

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