Seen on a walk

Just one but no sorrow

Yesterday, a crow kept me company for a while one my walk.

She was unfazed by me and by the dog as she sat on this branch by the sidewalk.

A crow sitting on an evergreen branch.
I’m zoomed in a bit here but this feels more like how close she was that the photo that isn’t zoomed in. Image description: some evergreen tree trunks with grass beneath on a sunny day. A black crow is sitting on one of the closest branches.

My favourite colour

Is this an ordinary tree?

Absolutely.

Did the cheery green of its leaves make me very happy all the same?

Absolutely.

A photo of bright green leaves, small narrow ones on either side of a central twig, on the thin branches of a tree. There is grass beneath.
A photo of bright green leaves, small narrow ones on either side of a central twig, on the thin branches of a tree. There is grass beneath.

Walking Meditation

I chose to do a short meditation while walking today.

I’ve enjoyed them when I have done them before but I usually use a guided meditation recording.

Today though, I decided to just set my timer, breathe slowly, and pay attention to the world around me.

I noticed how nimbly Khalee was walking, how the wind felt on my face, how many different shades of green were surrounding me, the sounds different cars made as they passed, how my legs felt tired but ok and how comfortable my shoes were now that I am using inserts to reduce pronation.

I felt quite peaceful afterwards and I will definitely be doing that sort of walking meditation again.

I like ‘em anyway

I know that dandelions are technically weeds but who decided what got to be called a flower and what would be designated a weed?

Dandelions look like flowers to me.

Khalee, ?my medium sized light haired dog, is sniffing in some grass that is liberally covered in bright yellow dandelions.
Image description: Khalee, my medium sized light haired dog, is sniffing in some grass that is liberally covered in bright yellow dandelions.