07-06-2020, 04:25 AM
I got out this morning and took a walk. I've read how many successful people discipline themselves like that on a daily basis, and since I'd not been outside in like 3 days, I walked my neighborhood for close to an hour.
Something hit me during this time. Not painful or stressful, no, not that. It was the opposite. I noticed I was really attentive to nature around me. I first got fascinated by a single red robin, maybe 4 inches long. He sat on top of a light pole, chirping regularly. Though I stopped and watched, he never moved. I watched maybe 30 seconds. After that, I felt fascinated by......trees. These things were beautiful. I've never been so engrossed by them. Most were older and larger (an older neighborhood) but even the younger smaller trees fascinated me, them being so full of life.
Near the end of my walk, I walked close to the main roadway, noisier and busier since people were getting to work. I wondered if I'd lose that connection and fascination with nature. However, I actually didn't fall into the busy mindset on the street. While noise and activity were near me, I found myself LOOKING for nature in action. I spotted a lone bird flying over the busyness on his way somewhere, and I kept my eyes on him. I did it again. I barely felt detached from the normal activities of nature.
It was a beautiful morning. I had spotted a full moon setting in the west early on, I wanted to begin my day, so I finally headed home. OF had me centered this morning. This is my 2nd rest day.
Something hit me during this time. Not painful or stressful, no, not that. It was the opposite. I noticed I was really attentive to nature around me. I first got fascinated by a single red robin, maybe 4 inches long. He sat on top of a light pole, chirping regularly. Though I stopped and watched, he never moved. I watched maybe 30 seconds. After that, I felt fascinated by......trees. These things were beautiful. I've never been so engrossed by them. Most were older and larger (an older neighborhood) but even the younger smaller trees fascinated me, them being so full of life.
Near the end of my walk, I walked close to the main roadway, noisier and busier since people were getting to work. I wondered if I'd lose that connection and fascination with nature. However, I actually didn't fall into the busy mindset on the street. While noise and activity were near me, I found myself LOOKING for nature in action. I spotted a lone bird flying over the busyness on his way somewhere, and I kept my eyes on him. I did it again. I barely felt detached from the normal activities of nature.
It was a beautiful morning. I had spotted a full moon setting in the west early on, I wanted to begin my day, so I finally headed home. OF had me centered this morning. This is my 2nd rest day.
I want to be FREE!
