Ikea

I don't spend all of my time in stores, really. But if I am processing a lot in my personal life, and am trying to mooooove my energy instead of stay stuck, I do feel that walking and striding through a store or two does help. I also am inspired by the creativity and enjoy the social interaction. Yesterday I happened to be in my local Ikea. I was processing an intense issue and stopped in after work, striding through the stores. It was incredible to feel the energy break, the combination of the happy shoppers, infinite displayes of creativity, and addition of chrismas twinkly lights throughout the store, really helped to shift my mood.

When I lived in another state and was visiting Ikea with a friend, she commented that the people sitting in various furniture displays seemed to match up well with the furniture they were sitting on - they were a good fit for each other. I laugh now as I tend to see this repeated! I like watching young couples shop in the store, as they get to know each other and develop a way of making decisions together. I sense that in some cases this is a test or dress rehearsal for decisions to be made together later on in their relationship; this is a training ground of sorts.

There also always seems to be a favorite song of mine playing on the radio, something recognizable, something life positive, something that makes me say out loud to whomever is around, "oh yeah, I remember tha song - that's a good one!" I also deeply relish their savory treats - meatballs with whatver that sauce is, hot coffee, pie. I don't have a swedish bone in my body but I sure do feel at home in the Ikea store. farfignewton?