Weeds Along My Path

I walk up and down the road leading to my house most mornings (two miles total) but have only recently learned to be aware and appreciate the simple beauty of my surroundings. I now hear the birds singing, frogs croaking, and crickets chirping. I am now enamored by the sounds of water gurgling through the streams and the leaves rustling through the trees when the wind blows. I now pause to watch the deer in the clearing and take time to admire the geese that return every year to nest in a nearby pond. I don’t just hear and see anymore… I take time to listen and observe, and it’s made all the difference in helping me find peace and joy in my life.