After being cooped up in
the house for most of the past week, I went out this Saturday morning to get
some fresh air and to catch up on some reading in my neighborhood. It was muggy
outside, so as a few beads of sweat trickled down my face, I moved over to an area
with plenty of shade, pulled out one of my favorite motivational books, and
read a few chapters.
When I finished reading, I
felt a burst of reflective energy that inspired me to write. As I took a minute
to scan my surroundings with a heightened sense of awareness, I found the
vividness of the imagery alongside the boardwalk spellbinding, and a peaceful
feeling spread throughout my body. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a
gaggle of geese making their way to the Hudson River and stood in awe as they
flew gracefully into the sky.
At that moment, I took a
deep breath, held it for ten seconds, exhaled with my eyes closed, thereby
allowing the experience to etch into my memory. I then opened my eyes, picked
up my book, slipped it into my backpack, did some stretching, and began my run.
Noteworthy, I've learned
that a great way to refresh is to sit still, admire the elements of the
outdoors, and embrace your thoughts, wherever they take you.
What are you doing to
recharge your batteries this weekend?
#motivation
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