I thought I'd share a few photos from my walk this morning.
Just a jaunt around my neighborhood, and a shorter route than usual because my right knee is quite uncomfortable. I don't know if it is a knee issue or a sciatica issue, and it could be a bit of both.
As usual, I am mostly interested in the small details, and the contrast of texture and color.
For today's walk I took a shorter walk and I took pains to seek out the gentle slopes as opposed to the steeper hills which really were bothering my knee. I still had ample opportunity to stretch my legs.
But I have also learned to give myself a pass. I realized at some point, when I was pushing myself too far, when I was sitting in my car in tears, that I push myself in ways that I shouldn't, and that if anyone else were sitting in their car crying, I would tell them to go home, put ice on their knee and have a glass of wine. And so I did, go home that is, and have a glass of wine. This morning I treated myself to a short, meandering walk. Since it appears to be a beautiful day, I will take another stroll later. There need be no pressure, only balance. There are times to push, but there are also times to slow, to stop even, and simply find the peace where you are.
