Day 2,924

Growth:

When in doubt spend time in the woods to reflect and recharge the soul. The time alone hiking today was exactly what I needed to get my mind and soul back in alignment, to pause and rest while in motion. So glad I took the time to hit the trail on the way home!

Appreciation:

The smell of pines and fall was overwhelming in a very pleasant way as I pulled into Rocky Arbor State Park just outside of Wisconsin Dells. A few years ago Becky and I visited this park for the first time and fell in love with the rocky formations mixing with the forest and wetlands. Today I was flying solo and enjoyed some time on the trails all by my lonesome while listening to some chill music (to quell the noise of the interstate nearby with totally overruns the sounds of the of nature).

With almost no one else on the trails I felt like I was completely alone to explore and savor each sight. I walked a bit faster in some spots and completely stopped to absorb all around me at other times. It was amazing!!!

Rocky Arbor is a little tiny state park with a lot of traffic noise, but the beauty of the rocks is well worth a short visit if you ever find yourself in the Dells with an hour or so to spare.

Presence:

Playing with a puppy is a great way to create some joy and presence! Seriously, how could I not be fully present when playing with this pup???

Thanks!!!