As I rode my bike along the Norwottuck Rail Trail, for the first time I saw the reds and oranges of Fall. Leaves, separating from their branches like a bird from its mother, the seasons are changing. In Western Massachusetts, the change is dramatic. The deep green present on campus turns to a crimson red, intent on staying until snow falls in the Winter.
For me, this is both a powerful and perfect time to reflect on summer. To appreciate the time for what it was. There’s a lot of good in my life in the here and now. It’s important to stay focused on my present but I am grateful for my process all the same.
10.05.18
Today I’m Grateful For…
- Bike rides with Stephen
- When my mom comes and visits
- Clean water
- Texts from Peter in Mississippi
- Finding the time
- Lending a helping hand
- Good teachers and bad teachers
- Warm blankets
- Handstand practice
- My process
- Good parking
- The upcoming long weekend
- A clean apartment
- Handstand practice
- When things work out
- Reminders to be patient
- Long runs
- New music Friday
- Sharing laughter and food
- Old man basketball on Wednesday’s
- Good mentors and role models
- Lessons learned
- Cozy socks
- UMass Amherst
- This very moment
As always, check out my first blog 25 Things I’m Grateful For (#1) to know why I’m writing this list and why I want you to start yours.
Featured image from Acadia with Julie!
