Found a clearing and was ready for it

August 4, 2024 · 1 minute

I tried something new: hiking barefoot on a trail. It was slow going. But I noticed more, hurried less, appreciated each careful step.

A clearing presented itself. A space in the woods, open and grassy, ringed by pines and dotted with pinecones.

Leaning back I watched the trees wave and saw the clouds answer.