Kinda In My Own Backyard
So often we can’t see what is in our immediate view for looking over the horizon for something new or different. Recently, while returning home from running an errand, we decided to stop at the lake that is just a couple of minutes from our home. We’ve lived in our neighborhood for almost 30 years, yet we very seldom spend time there. Yesterday, we allowed ourselves to just be as we took in the views, the ducks, and the trees. We watched parents who had brought their children to play in the park. Others who oared the lake on their paddle boats or fished from boats and docks caught our eye. I observed a young couple walking closely hand in hand, listening to a soulful love song. We gazed at the sky with its beautiful clouds and were captivated by the sun’s reflection on the water as the sun began to set.
So many times we’ve traveled to a faraway lake to relax came to mind. I wondered: what makes us less appreciative of what’s in front of us as we seek distant places, things or people? I sat in relaxation, looking at nature around me. I felt gratitude that although I travel to places for new and different experiences, the tried and true can be just as rewarding.
