Day 3,922

Growth:

This line from the book series I’m currently reading resonated with me today. With so many happenings in my work life over the past couple of weeks this struck a serious chord.

We all have our own tides inside.  They go in, out.  Not really ours to control.  The things, people that orbit us do that.  At least more than we’d like to admit.

Golden Son by Pierce Brown

Appreciation:

Gavin is on a roadtrip with friends today, the optimal way to spend a random summer Wednesday after graduating! As I think about him and the fun he is likely having I can’t help but think back to the crazy roadtrips my buddies and I used to make in that stage of our lives. Random trips to the Twin Cities to watch movies at the Mall of America. Driving to Madison to meet up with my buddy’s older brother to then drive to Milwaukee to Summerfest to watch Aerosmith. Disappearing to Stevens Point to watch a different concert. Constantly doing something, running off to have fun, living life the way it is meant to be lived at that age. Exploring the freedom of the road, having the time of our lives, having fun with friends.

Presence:

This afternoon I took a nice long walk over lunch. The fresh air got me re-energized, moving, and feeling more productive in the afternoon. Taking the time to step away, move, breathe, and enjoy the outside was exactly what the doctor ordered. I used to do this all the time, but then I somehow decided it was better to work through lunch. Today reminded me of just how important this mini-ritual is!

Thanks!!!