10/12/2020
The snow is gone here in Freiburg (it is snowing in the mountains though). The clouds are hanging low over the city covering it like a blanket. Yet, the forest still feels magical.
Do know this feeling when you look outside and everything looks dark and gloomy and you literally have to force yourself to go on a walk? And then when you walk slowly, actually look at the scenery, the soft light, you notice the beauty in it. Our minds tell us, fog and dark winter days are dreadful and we long for warmer days filled with sunshine. We then fall into the trap and walk around feeling miserable.
This is how I felt yesterday, after having had a rough difficult day, feeling stuck. I dreaded taking Yuki for a walk in this weather. Until I stopped and actually observed the situation and scenery to notice the beauty in it. How the fog creates layers and makes the first look like an oil painting.
It didn’t solve my problem. It did stop my looping thoughts and suffering that my mind is so accustomed to, though. A first step to retrain my brain and build new pathways.
Comment with a 💛 if you can relate!
