June 23rd, 2005 - filed in Play
Love is the Way I Walk in Gratitude
First thing I did today was see my Oprah magazine and the issue was all about creating time for you. So, I decided not to get on my computer before brushing my teeth. I decided that I’d actually go for a run and show up late for work. I am the boss.
I went to this trail that I’ve passed numerous times and always wondered about. Thought I’d do some exploration today. It was gorgeous. It’s been in the 90s here in Boulder so this morning we were probably well into the 80s already but, as a Miami girl, it felt positively luxurious given there was no humidity. If you haven’t been informed, Boulder is always ranked one of the top places to live, because of its insane landscape and the wealth of activities that landscape provides.
This path started off along Boulder Creek. I never realized it went this far East. It was wide and flowing here and the path was sheltered with a canopy of old Cottonwoods. I find I’m always curious about what’s around the next bend. Because of that, I’ve been assumed missing because it’s very easy for me to spend hours walking by myself without a thought of turning back.
Every turn on this path revealed a more compelling landscape. Turns out I was in a wetlands area that I didn’t know existed. So, I’m walking alone- no one on the path my entire walk- with ponds, large ponds with egrets and such, on either side of me and straight ahead I’m looking at the Continental Divide. At other turns the picture looks like this, lake, and behind said lake, epic 2000 ft. rock formations, the Flatirons… or turn again and another lush lake with the white-capped peaks of Long’s Peak in the distance. I may need to attach pics at a later date to give you some understanding of what I just experienced.
And, all I could think as I walked and took in my surreal surroundings was, “I walk in gratitude. I walk in gratitude. Love is the way I walk in gratitude.” What a way to start my day. I am so thankful to be here, in this life, in Boulder, living my dream, making my vision a reality and surrounded by so much love and beauty. Life is good.