Journal Entry #7

                                               



On my run this morning I was consciously more aware of the things that surrounded me. The worn-down grass to the left of my path sparked some initial parallels between my life and its current state. What once had been planted and thriving, was now beaten down and reduced to dirt. However, in patches the grass had begun to grow back. During this season of life and school, I have often felt like the grass. Giving all of my effort and energy in hopes of succeed and growing, only to feel stressed and neglected at times. However, despite the setbacks and tiring days, I still, much like the grass and dirt, can feel growth. Initially, the beaten down grass does not seem aesthetically pleasing, but the development underneath is astounding. The simplistic needs of a single blade of grass; sun, soil, and water, provide grounds for such evolution. I think as humans we often forget that we too, only need the simplest of inputs to thrive in our world. We become so consumed with needing the lasted innovation to in turn show off to our peers and communities, despite become entrapped with addiction to them. When we take time to reflect in nature, and give attention to the little things around, often times there is a holistic sense of freedom that accompanies it. Noticing even the smallest details around us, causes us to stop, pause, and think. My morning run allowed me to find a glimmer of inner peace, and natural connection if only for 45 minutes.