Waking

I love the outdoors and am always so thankful when the warmth, sun, and clear skies are upon us.  It calls me outside, smiles at me, encourages me to start moving, slowly if that makes sense, and explore.  Explore, notice, watch, breathe and sink in.  I love the chance to be both distracted and centered all at the same time.  I also feel thankful when I get to be outside and in the warmth with the ones I love the most.  It is like we are all our better selves when we are hiking, walking, gathering sticks, playing in the mud, throwing our sweaters off and taking a cool drink while sitting on the ground.  Nature heals.

It has been especially helpful as I have not been able to run - I love running.  I am somewhat injured and can not run just yet.  I find it really hard.  I have not been able to bike or swim either.  It will get better and I will hit the road and trails again.  It reminds me that we need to listen to our bodies (whether we want to our not) and be thankful for what works.  Thankful in general.  So here is to more outdoor time and getting lost and finding your inner love.