A Walk in the Park

When the weather is good in Newfoundland, it is important to seize the moment and make the most of it. You see, it can change without warning. As can life. The past three days, I have ‘dropped everything’ to get out in the great outdoors for a walk in the part, twice by myself and once with the children.

I’ll admit that, each time, I had an agenda. I figured that I’d get some fresh air, clear my mind, and get back to work after a certain period of time. Ah… that fresh air can be addictive!! Once I arrived in the park and opened myself up to the miracles of nature, the stillness of the wood, the beauty in every creature, I surrendered completely, and ENJOYED!! Time passed and I was feeling so good that I didn’t want to leave. I acknowledged this and smiled knowingly. The Universe was teaching me yet another lesson in surrender.

The day that my kids joined me, I had to talk them through the process of Letting Go as well… funny, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. My son had a specific amount of time planned for the walk and a particular route. My daughter was focused on the cold and how long it was taking to climb the hills. I reminded them to appreciate the moment and the wonder of it all. This lesson I had re-learned just one day before!

Besides the exercise, the Vitamin D, the clean air pushing through my lungs, I gain valuable insight on my walks. When you surrender and rest in the present moment, you achieve a sense of peace – a knowing that everything is as it should be. You get in touch with your higher self who assures you that, when you are In Flow (with nature and the Universe), all situations will resolve themselves naturally and with little effort. You will see that life IS a ‘walk in the park’.

The next time that you are buried in paperwork or housework… the next time you are thinking, if only I could get outside and enjoy that beautiful weather… take a walk in the park. If you think you can only spare 5 minutes, make that choice. Be open to the miracles that are waiting for you to experience. Your mind, body and soul will thank you for it. Lesson Learned.