Behind the scenes over here there is some personal stuff going on that is weighing heavy on my heart. Its hard living so far from family when things are tough, so in these times it feels more important than ever to show up & support myself.
Thankfully, we’ve been blessed with some gorgeously sunny days here and my gut said “Get outside and Go”. So I did. On Friday I went for a gigantic bike ride and yesterday I took my camera and went for a long walk. I ended up walking for 4 hours, practically around the city and while my feet were screaming by the end…it was deeply nourishing in a way I didn’t expect could even happen right now.
Feeling the sun on my face, saying good morning to kind strangers, seeing the beauty of the world around me, listening to the waves as I walked along the beach. It was exactly what I needed.
I’m reminded once again of the importance of getting out on these photo walks. I often in Be Your Own Beloved (which starts in less than a week by the way) about how even a 5 minute photo walk around the block or in our backyard can shift our energy. I’m so glad that yesterday I brought my camera along with me and now have this trail of images that will remind me of this tool of taking care & being a support for myself when I need it.
Plus, those hearts found along the way…amazing. Sometimes it feels like when I get out for these wanders that the world around me shows up in support too in these subtle ways that can’t help but make me smile.
