I am not sure how many days I commuted to and from work but I am grateful I no longer commute to work. However, this morning on my walk/bus ride to the coffee shop I was aware I still commute, yet it does not seem like a commute. While commuting to work, my mind was already at work, figuring, planning, scheduling, arguing, and already building resentments. This meant I was not mentally present for the commute. Wonder how many gifts nature was offering me and I missed them?
So I’m going to share with you a bit of my commute to coffee this morning. (Sorry if it bores you.) We had a cloudless blue sky. Apple blossoms reminding me it’s spring. A squirrel watching my every move. A cottontail checking out their reflection in the car. Early morning shadows. Spring flowers and new leaves on campus. Heard the cooing of a morning dove and the cry of a hawk. And then when I arrived at Mugs my barista, Emma, offered her wonderful smile and made me a mocha. Yes, I still commute but it’s different. I have an open slate on my calendar, so I plan to do a bit of reading and writing, in the sun. Enjoy your Friday.
6 Comments
Faye White
What a BEAUTIFUL commute you had! Thank you for sharing it with us. Yes, I remember (not fondly) commutes to work. Those spent on airplanes being the worst. That’s life, though. Have a great weekend. 🌞
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Faye! I sure enjoy my commutes much more now! Enjoy your Saturday!
geri oster
What a fabulous commute! Thank you for the Springtime journey! You are a bit ahead of us blooming wise. I can smell the smells of life with you. Oh Joy!
Monte Stevens
Thank,s Geri! Yes, there is joy in my commutes. This series of images are much different than images on my commute to a natural area. May have to share that someday.
Mark
Thanks for sharing your observations along the way! It seems like you had some good incentive to reach the destination. I wonder if the animals you encountered along the way were also just engaged in a daily routine or trying something new.
Monte Stevens
Wonderful question about what the animals were thinking. Maybe I’ll just ask them my next commute. And yes I had a good incentive. Thanks Mark.