I woke up this morning only to find the sun peeking through my bedroom window. Although it was a sunny day I knew it would be cold so I grabbed my sweater and a pair of gloves on my way out the door. Its days like these that I feel happy to be living two blocks away from a public park. The two block walk to the park is peaceful and satisfies almost all five of my senses. The smell of fresh cut grass welcomes me as I walk across the field to a bench I am quite fond of. The first time I visited this bench was on a late October morning when I was watching my little brother’s soccer game. The bleachers were filled with spectators and I was not in the mood to stand, I decided to head east to where a bench stood lonely and unaccompanied just like myself. I took a seat, hung my hands over the rest and watched in ease. I felt so relaxed and a calm energy began fill my body, the rest of the game seemed so subtle and beautiful. I love the energy of this bench and the impact it has on my body and mind.
As I approached the bench cold ooze filled my body. At first the presence of the bench always seems makes me feel somewhat uncomfortable, but as I sit and relax everything just seems to work itself out. I start to become much more comfortable with the bench and I remember how much of a pleasure it is to be in its presence, I guess you could say it’s almost like running into an old friend. On days like these the company of an iPod is a must. The sweet sounds of music and the beautiful view work together to create an almost unforgettable experience. The time I end up spending on the bench is often a reflection of my current emotional state which can range anywhere from thirty minutes to several hours. Today I did not stay long, the reason for coming was not as necessary as my previous visits. I spent only thirty minutes on the bench today before I got up and left for the day.
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