Each morning, somewhere between 5:00 - 6:00a.m., I take my
dog Coach for a walk. During the
school year we only have time for small loop (.4 mi), but during the summer we
take all kinds of paths through the neighborhood. I love the peacefulness of the world at that time of
day. The sun is rising, the birds
are chirping, and Coach’s collar jingles as we move along.
As we walked passed a home around the corner from us
yesterday, I saw a license plate on an antique-looking car similar to the one
below…
I smiled ear to ear and felt a powerful sense of joy upon
studying the plate for a brief moment.
There was no specific memory that I produced, but the plate triggered a
happy feeling as I associated it with my past.
I often reflect upon the previous few days or look to the
day ahead, always caught up in the hectic lifestyle that is the present
day. Rarely do I take the
appropriate time to reflect on the relationships and memories of my past that
provide happiness and perspective as to how lucky we all really are.
The license plate was a refreshing reminder to slow down,
de-clutter your thoughts, think positively, give thanks, and focus on what’s
important.
Take care,
Coach Mo
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