A Nature Walk

October 17, 2020

The passion for adventure is always present in me. It especially pulls me to the outdoors after being home for more than a day.

Living in such a state as WA, one has nature at their fingertips and that is a wonderful thing. There are so many places to venture out to, where my mind can be stimulated by just being surrounded by enormous pines, wet ferns, damp moss, and squirrels scurrying about.

There's also the Puget Sound, seagulls, seals and the smell of the ocean (since the Puget Sound is part ocean water and part freshwater). 

Boaters still out enjoying the water and weather in October.

As long as I'm not wearing heels, I am always up for casual walks. The crunching of leaves is such a wonderful sound.

We had stopped at Starbucks prior to arriving at Owens Beach. I decided to give Pumpkin Spice Latte a try for the very first time. I wasn't thrilled about it. I do like pumpkin but definitely not in a hot drink. Jacob likes it though.  

I have the choice about how I'm going to live. No matter how old I get, there are always opportunities, always new things I can learn how to do. If I want to have a fulfilling life I must live my life with intention. Anything worth doing takes hard work. This not only applies in the workforce but in every aspect of life including the choices I make about my health and the food I eat. These two things are intertwined. Walking is a great form of exercise if done consistently. 

I thank God often for creating the heavens and the earth, for the sky, dry land, plant life, and stars. For all good things. It is a privilege to have eyes to see His wonderful works and to enjoy them.

All seasons are beautifully filled with splendid wonders. I feel so blessed to go on nature walks on cloudy days. It is such a joy!

May God grant me many many more years of life to be able to continue to be out in nature, cloudy weather and enjoy the beauty of each season.

Gratitude unleashes the freedom to live content in the 

moment, rather than being anxious about the future or regretting the past.