I notice. I feel. I reconnect.

Spring is in the air. Air is fresh and abundant. It's always there no matter how many breaths I take. I hold my breath to see how long I can be without it. It doesn't last long...my lungs are (real) happy when I inhale.

Sun seems excited to shower me with its soothing warmth and revitalizing energy. It brings me great joy to stand there and close my eyes. As I feel the sun on my skin, I feel thankful for what it gives me and for everything else that it offers to the entire planet. 

Trees are refreshingly green. As I approach one of those green giants, I watch and smell the colorful flowers on the waking branches, among the green graceful leaves. I stand there for a few minutes, immersing myself in this tranquil beauty, feeling thankful for what it offers to me and other living creatures. One more deep breath...

I decide to take a seat on the lush green grass. Little bugs are moving around the ground, doing what they do, undisturbed by my presence. They don't "bug" me this time. I don't seem to bother them either. My eyes are closed. As I touch the ground beneath me, my fingers feel the gentleness and softness of various shapes of grass and flowers. The ground is soothingly cool and a little moist.

I feel calm and grounded, connected to the rhythm of the beauty around me. Aware of it all. In a park - in the middle of a hurried city. Thankful for being here. It's here for me to see it, feel it, smell it, hear it, taste it. Connect with it. Enjoy it with passion.