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Morning walk

When I got up at 5 this morning I could still feel Saturday's run in my right knee and left shin. so I decided to go for a walk instead. It is so dark at 5:30 these days. I had the moon beaming at me as I left the house. It seemed to be smiling and saying 'its about time you showed up'.

The air had just the right amount of chill to awaken my senses. I looked around for my morning companions. The bunny that I usually see was no where in sight and apparently the fox had decided to sleep in as well. I have noticed that even the birds wake up a little later now. I guess they follow the nature's alarm clock and wake up at dawn, whenever that happens to be. I wonder if we should also follow the dawn to dusk cycle of the seasons rather than the artificial dawn to dusk created by our artificial environment. I wonder what my manager would say if I told him that I am cutting my workday to 5 hours in winter :)

The walk did me good. My tensed up muscles relaxed. The cool morning air refreshed me. I was ready to take on the day.

Nice calm start to the week. Hopefully I can carry the calm with me till the end of the week :) Breathe in for two steps, breathe out for two steps, breathe in......

Comments

Samosas for One said…
Your post sounds so peaceful. I was imagining the calm of nature around you. There is something that feels sacred about early mornings.

Did you hear anything about the family in Maryland?
August 18, 2008 at 6:35 AM
pink dogwood said…
Nothing so far. I couldn't get hold of one of my friends who lives near the temple and is actively involved.
August 18, 2008 at 6:44 AM
Samosas for One said…
Ok. Let me know if you do hear something and I can do something to help.
August 18, 2008 at 6:47 AM
Deb said…
Good for you - getting up that early to walk. As soon as I finish typing this - I AM going to put on my sneakers and I am going walking! I also have been meaning to get back to you - you asked me about the book you saw I was reading on my blog - 'The Last Lecture' by Randy Pausch. I would recommend it - especially if you know the history of the book. It is a fast read - but a strong message of inspiration which has caused me to reflect about life - and how I am living my life. And any book that can cause one to make positive change is a powerful book! Happy walking/running!
August 18, 2008 at 8:59 AM
pink dogwood said…
Deb, hope you enjoyed your walk. I saw a segment about Randy Paush on you tube and was amazed by his spirit. I will get the book and read it soon. thanks
August 18, 2008 at 10:07 AM
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