Day 2,837

Growth:

On our hike today Becky and I got on the topic of college life. I couldn’t help but realize how some turning points felt so critical in the moment but faded in importance with the benefit of time. While they seemed quite inconsequential after a while they really are the hinges upon which my life pivoted. They were important in the moment while fading through the years while at the same time their importance grew as they changed the trajectory of my life. Moments which felt huge, but really weren’t, but actually were for different reasons.

One more reason to accept what is thrown at us with open arms. Only after the fact can we look back and connect the dots.

Appreciation:

Today felt a lot like a bonus Sunday. I was able to sleep in a bit, relax, and got in a nice hike with Becky. Afterwards we hung out with friends for a while before heading back home. Tomorrow I’ll be up bright and early for work. Feels a lot like a Sunday!

But it’s not, it’s a Tuesday dressed up as a Sunday which means I’ll be back to weekend mode long before I feel like I should. How awesome is that???

Presence:

Many wonderful moments throughout the day today. The one that really sticks out is the 10+ minutes of silence I just enjoyed as I was typing my blog. I got a little stuck on which direction to go so I sat my phone down and just enjoyed silence.

My brain went in many different directions and slowly started to calm and focus. Enjoy this moment, enjoy the quiet seemed to be what it was leading me towards. After a time I finally got to that point, mind largely quieted, focused on my breath, and I was still. So calming.

Thanks!!!