Went for a walk today. No podcasts, audiobooks, or CE courses, just the birds and the breeze. I feel so much calmer and more centered when I can get outside for an hour.

Do you prepare for the future or only plan based on what's true now? This sign seems amusing or sad during a drought but is relevant in heavy rain.
Should we only focus on the future with its promise and threats or the present moment filled with pain or even joy?
Balance past, present, and future.

I always feel philosophical about change when faced with the colorful leaves of autumn. Change can be jubilant or heartbreaking or sometimes even both. I'm noticing shifts around me, and I'm not quite sure what I'm feeling. So today, I plan to get outside and be present to the current moment.

As I walked by this American flag today, it seemed a powerful reflection of how so many are feeling right now. Is America irreparably broken? Or is it already great? Somewhere in between? I am working to remain hopeful, and I recognize I'm exhausted. Today's walk included needed moments of peace.