Around the neighbourhood
07/04/2020
It’s a time for reflection. A moment to pause and contemplate the future and your being. Anxieties from a few months ago seem almost trivial now. Gratefulness is something I have been thinking about lately and how you feel it the most when something is taken away from you. This time has given me a new perspective. No longer will I feel like i’m not good at something or incapable of achieving a goal.
I walk around the lake near my house and think about how lucky I was to grow up here. I remember the moments of my life when I came here to clear my head and seek clarity. The serenity of the lake had the ability to comfort me.
I encounter families walking and enjoying themselves more these days. Considering the situation we are all in it’s nice to see that in the simplest things we can feel a sense of unity and understanding. Even a step to the side of the path to let someone pass through is enough to warrant a smile and a ‘thank you’.
I have become more aware of the houses that make up these streets. The trees, flowers and the geese that fly over head each evening (although it’s pretty hard not to be aware of them with the noise they make). Things I had overlooked before suddenly peak my curiosity and captivate me.
The sunsets have become more fascinating than ever. Each night the pastel skies and soft clouds perform and flutter away into the distance as though they are asking for my full and undivided attention.
This neighbourhood hasn’t changed much, and for that i’m glad. It’s a comforting place that has been my home for so many years. Even though I may prefer to seek wanderlust it has been refreshing to take it slow and steady for a change.
