Today, I did something new. I had just eaten a rather large meal of soup and sushi and decided to take a walk. I usually run a 1.5-mile loop in our neighborhood, but today I decided to walk. I turned up my “chill” playlist and took a stroll down the now blossom-lined streets.
The weather was unexpectedly amazing, and it was just the right balance of warm and windy. The world smelled like flowers, and I felt the ground under my feet.
I thought, Dear God, why don’t You make me do this more often? The world is a beautiful place.
I made a mental list of all of the things that are going great right now, and all of the things that I have to look forward to. Then I took a moment to think about what my friends were looking forward to.
I absolutely loved it and would totally do this again. I wish I took pictures, but also, there’s a certain beauty you just can’t capture in a photograph.
My advice? Put on your shoes and go outside. Spend some time with God and thank Him for creating the world around you. Even when your life feels totally crazy, you can always take time out of your day to praise.