A walk in nature
I took a long, slow walk in nature and took in my surroundings. Really took in what surrounded me. The depth of the beauty of the natural world. And I gave myself completely over to the awe of it all. And once my mind was completely clear, I sat on the grass and wrote what I had experienced.
I feel like I’m in a movie, I am the camera lens, zooming in on every element.
The chirping of birds that somehow becomes a song – a backing track to the opening credits of this new day.
The rush of the water cleanses my senses, sparkling and rippling, soothing every crease in my nervous system.
The silken softness of leaves I don’t know the name of, so featherlight between the ridges of my fingertips.
The rough bark of a tree, so strong and sturdy, like it could bear anything I pass to it, to hold for me just for a moment
The warmth of the spring sun on my face brings a soft smile to my lips.
How lush the green of the gardens are – as if enhanced through a filtered vision.
The vivid pinks and reds of the flowers, the depth of the colours something I’m not sure I could find words glorious enough to describe.
The smiling, settling calm washing over me like a waterfall.
A tiredness, like a sleepy child snuggled in blankets, clean and warm, a story about to be read to them.
The birds that soar overhead, gliding through the sky – the contrast of colours and their silhouettes so defined – every feather in their wings outlined against the backdrop of the white clouds.
The droplets of dew clinging to a blade of grass.
The shiver of leaves in the light breeze.
The ground underneath my feet so solid and warm.
The energy from the earth pulsing through my toes, like I have grown roots that lead me to its core.
I am grounded. I am centered. I am present.
