An Autumnal Sunset Stroll

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Hello Lovely Dreamers!

It's one of those days where I feel incredibly fresh and at peace with the world and all that is in it. It's autumn, the air is crisp and the plants are letting go and moving on. November has arrived, bonfire night is just around the corner and now is the calm before the storm that is the busy festive season. And I'm content with my life. At times, yes, I do feel like all I want to do is hibernate in bed, slop about in pj's and watch Friends on repeat. But today has felt like a turning point in my life, a point at which I have adjusted to all the recent changes and that now I can just be. I can enjoy my life in the here and now, without living in the past or worrying about what the future may hold. And what has made me feel really grounded today is fresh air.

It really does sound like a cliché, go for a walk and it will cure everything, but it really can help. The clocks have turned back into their wintry state of being, resulting in early sunsets and evening darkness. But no matter how gloomy and miserable an autumn afternoon of 4pm may seem, there is beauty in the setting of the sun, The sky displays an array of pinks, oranges and reds, with the burning yellow sun fizzling lowly through the dying trees, as their leaves show us how beautiful it can be to let go.

I left the house, yellow wooferdog in hand (via a leash), boots on, coat on, and stepped into the crisp freshness of the autumn air. It was such a perfect way to relax, to let go of all the stresses of the day and feel grounded. Walking makes me feel connected to the world, rooted and secure in the life that I am lucky to have and share with the wonderful planet we call Earth.

Today's walk also reminded me of the very first trip home from uni I had. I had been a student for a mere 6 weeks before taking my first solo train journey back to my hometown. My brother had also come home that weekend, and we arrived at the same time, before taking the dog for a walk whilst the parents were still at work. The sunset was so pretty that evening. It was a lovely way to reconnect with the environment I grew up in, with the person I grew up with. And now, when I take autumnal sunset walks, I am forever reminded of coming back to this place. Because however bad life may seem at times, I know that I can always come back into myself, by taking a mindful stroll and coming back into the world.

Thank you so much for reading, peace and love xo
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