Lately I find that I’m observing more of my external surroundings. I have noticed many flowering trees around my apartment complex and the campus that I don’t recall noticing in years past. I’m realizing that perhaps I was keeping my vision at eye-level and below, rather than looking above more often. I had no idea how many beautiful flowering trees I get to enjoy during the spring, and somehow even the lousiest of days brightens when I’m outside looking at everything coming back to life. During the past week, I made it a point to observe all the foliage and flowering, especially when thoughts would begin to surface in my mind. I reminded myself to let my feelings and thoughts rise and fall as quickly as they arouse so I could focus more upon my external surroundings. I have a bad habit of being consumed by thoughts and completely missing some very wonderful sights simply because I’m so wrapped up in my thoughts and the emotions they evoke. It will definitely take a lot more training, but I’m becoming more mindful of myself in my daily commute. I think I like this change quite a bit.
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Wow. Glad to see you worked through that writer’s block. Know that I will be better at commenting. I am trying to get caught up. We’ll see how long that takes.
Thanks for all the love and support. It really matters!
In the past year I’ve really started to notice and appreciate the world around me. I’m starting to take a minute to observe the constant change and progress of nature.