Always Something Unexpected

An urban trail, flowers on the lower east bench are spent, no expectation of something unexpected on today's hike. And maybe that lack of an expectation created the environment for an unexpected discovery. It was internal, not external - a calming peace mixed with the joyfulness of being outside. I take for granted the rejuvenation found in my outside world. I suppose that's why this trail challenge is so important. It continues to remind me to get up and out the door and do it early in the morning because it's July and if you don't get moving early it's too hot. Get out and get moving, that's the mantra for this month!