Today was a beautiful day.
It felt like summer this morning so I took my walk early. I wanted my energy level to be high. Exercise seems to be the “in” thing right now because there were people everywhere. Walking, jogging, cycling… I was constantly zigzagging across streets, making sure to stay 6 feet away. How weird that feels! I try to acknowledge everyone—offering a smile, a wave, or a friendly “hello”—just to let them know I’m not trying to be avoidant. Or rude.
Still no photographs from the streets. I ordered a super lightweight backpack to carry my water, camera, and music… so after Saturday I’m ready to rock and roll. Now let’s hope for some good photo-ops!
And if not, that’s alright too. On my walk… I realized that I’ve got to stop building these expectations. That’s what the problem has been.
I need to Just BE. Just ENJOY.
Stop thinking and worrying about plans… and Just DO.
Things are as they are, we suffer because we imagined different.
That’s about all for now, thanks for reading!
Walk Stats: 3.46 Miles / 1 Hour, 19 Minutes / 8,484 Steps
About the Image: My mood was so elevated after soaking in all of that sunshine that I roamed the backyard to see what I could share. I’ve been watching these hanging strawberries and this afternoon they were begging for a selfie.
Awesome walk stats! Yay for beautiful days!๐
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Thank you! ๐โค yes yay for beautiful days!
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Oh my, those strawberries look very tempting.
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Haha don’t they! I did sneak one earlier. โบ๏ธ
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I just knew it!
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Oh yes, expectations can kill us faster than any physical activity–this I know. Blessings to you, Janet โค
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Oh thank you Z! You are wise… thank you for the confirmation. I thought maybe it was just me. ๐โค
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Oh no, dear–not just you! I’ve spent my life “expecting” far too much–of myself, others, life… And yet there are preachers who tell us to Ask BIG, Pray for the Impossible. There’s probably a balance in there somewhere, but I don’t know where/what it is. I’ve learned to lower my expectations…”somewhat” ๐ Success depends on the day ๐
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Truth right there. ๐
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