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Treated breakfast, lunch and dinner as more than a race and found more taste in every bite
Moments can easily slip away, unannounced and unnoticed, but today I took the time to recognize they are footsteps on my journey. Watched a Monarch caterpillar eating on a leaf and reflected on my steps toward getting where I need to be. Found a different path choked with weeds, followed her curves and caught a glimpse of a rare bird. Took a trip to a barn, silently conversed with and old mare, as my fingers worked her muscles loose. Noticed myself, zoning out , giving in to easy resignation, but life must be taken every moment if I am to make it into something. Made a game out of my boring data entry tasks, watched them all disappear fast. Watched the words before they came out of my mouth talking about my car after it had been hit sent an email to a college friend I just reconnected with and insured it was more than the "how are you" / "I'm fine" variety paid the tab for the next in line at the local coffee shop Silence has a rhythm, gave myself time to hear it. Why am I here, an inadequate question, better to ask why do I do this or that, then I can truly learn from the past a familiar and short path, but walking it with attention to each flutter of wings or sound of falling leaves, brings new discovery sloughed off my grudges and let them float away, down the drain with the mineral rich waters of a bath in Berkley Springs. How many kisses and colorful setting suns have I lost in a lifetime of mindless surfing a virtual wave of humanity? starting today, less than before Felt the cool grass and mushy Earth move between my toes and followed the jays and the crows who seemed to call my name. spoke with calm and compassion as I explained I had no interest in the security system someone just trying to do their job wanted me to buy. Tried to understand and feel more for my fellow man, animals have always been easier for me to consider without an ounce of contempt. Felt my impatience getting under my skin turning up the temperature toward anger, practiced ways to dial down the heat, learning still but getting better. Having walked this path for 21 days, I know some of the changes I must make, thinking how to proceed in the best way. Reflections in any mirror can deceive, but I sit here and reflect on how I've changed and how I can change more, knowing I'm crossing the river and nothing's the same. |
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