This week to seek inspiration, I decided to sit on a bench outside. I rarely just sit with no purpose and because it has been cold, I really am only outside to get from one place to another. But because it has been really nice out recently, I went outside and just sat. Occasionally I’d see people I knew and would say hi, but mostly, I just sat silently, not looking at my phone, to experience peace. I tried to ignore the fact that it might look weird to people walking by. While I was sitting there, I experienced a really visceral sense of gratitude. I was looking around at trees and the beautiful architecture on campus, and everyone walking seemed to have a little pep in their step because of the good weather. I feel like so rarely I am alone on campus completely relaxed, unplugged and my favorite part, outdoors. I was grateful to just enjoy a moment of quiet happiness. I was also feeling really grateful just to be here. Out of all the places that I could be, I am in this small corner of the world, and what a gorgeous, privileged place to be. Sometimes, because life moves so fast here, going from class to meetings to the library to parties, I miss out on the simplistic beauty of my day. I’m really grateful I gave myself the opportunity.
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