Don't Take it for Granted
As I stepped outside for my morning walk I determined it would not be like any other walk. Routine can be good but it can also lead you to take things and people for granted. I decided today I would be open to receive all that I could from my morning walk and focus on appreciating what was around me. It rained last night and the smell of the air after the rain has always been a favorite smell of mine. It makes me think about growth and thriving and the arrival of Spring. I filled my lungs with the fresh air and with purpose I began my walk. In light of the COVID -19 outbreak my thoughts have consumed me. It’s true I had a lot on my mind before this epidemic but now on lock down in my home I have even more time to think. So as I ventured out to exercise I decided I was not going to take it for granted. I breathed in the fresh air, listened to the birds sing and even eavesdropped on their conversations with one another. I watched the squirrels chase each other around and up the trees c