Day two of the challenge sees a bit of change of pace with what I am grateful for today, a bit of an eclectic mix from the early morning sunrise while running, an afternoon at the local park with the family, and taking time to feel the grass underneath my feet after getting back from my run.
The Sunrise and Early Morning Runs.
My first moment of gratitude today occurred nice and early. I decided to sleep in past my usual wake up time of 4:40am with me not getting up until 5:15. I still managed to get to Lake Monger to experience a stunning sunrise over a lake of glass as I completed my first 10km run since returning from injury. After I finished the run I would usually get in the car and head straight home, but instead took an additional few minutes to walk around, stop and listen to the sounds of life passing by and appreciate the colours as they continued to change with the break of day. Sunrises are something that I have come to appreciate with my early morning running regime, however still taking the time to be grateful and not take for granted needs to be an ongoing conscious decision from me.
An afternoon at the local park.
The flow of today and being on holidays provided an opportunity to slow down in itself (which is greatly needed in my life). This afternoon I got the chance to head up the road with the family and enjoy each others’ company at the local park. We took a soccer ball, had a bit of a kick and laugh. I am grateful for living in an area where we have access to parks in walking distance and also for the joy there can be in the simple things like going on the new flying fox – especially the seated one which has had its chains wound round and round to have it spin while flying down, or having kids on the rotating swing and a soccer ball being thrown at them.
Feeling the grass between my toes.
I was so inspired from my run this morning that I wanted to spend some time outside in the backyard once I got back home, bare foot just soaking in nature and the sounds of the day. Listening to the various birds that we have come to visit our yard as well as the moisture beneath my toes from the dew was a great moment before getting on with he day. I am grateful for having the time and space to take these moments before the day gets busy, to stop and breathe.
