It was one of the best short trips I had ever taken. It had everything I was looking for: I was surrounded by flowers of every colour, river calmly flowing down its predestined route, warm weather, bees buzzing and hopping from one flower to the next, butterflies flying overhead, gentle early summer breeze moving the leaves on the palm trees from side to side. And there was silence!
I’m not sure how, but I managed to tune out all background city noises for about 20 minutes until I was rudely interrupted by the siren of a police car, which was trying to stop someone that ran a yellow (going to red) light.
Long story short, I was taking my daily walk to my neighbourhood Starbucks when I noticed Mother Nature’s beautiful annual gift to us that we call summer. But how often do we take the moment and admire the beauty of this wonderful gift right here at home? How often do we stop what we’re doing and appreciate what life has to offer?
I don’t know about you, but I was one of those people that loved vacations. I felt most relaxed when I was away on a trip in a foreign land. I never thought of being at home, in my own city, as vacation, which in turn stopped me from enjoying life on a daily basis. However, as I get older, I’m beginning to appreciate those little things in life. I’m learning to relax and be one with myself whenever I get a chance, even if it’s only for 20 minutes.
My pledge to myself: Appreciate what life has to offer more often as it’s a gift with an expiry date.
Thank you for reading,
Armin
PS. On your way, don’t forget to stop and admire the summer; your body and mind will thank you for it.
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