I love being outside. I can spend hours upon hours outside just staring at the blue sky or anything, really, for that matter. But only when it’s warm, and if it happens to be sunny, it certainly makes it even more wonderful.
We all struggle with being in the moment. Life, work, health, relationships, these things all keep our minds very preoccupied, and it’s often hard to stop ruminating about one thing or the other. I’ve had several rides recently where I arrived at the top of a long climb, and can’t quite remember how I got there. I was so in my head about work/life, I definitely wasn’t enjoying the moment or the views. I’ve had to remind myself to focus on what’s in front of me.
But then there are other times where I sit outside as the clouds in the sky turn to a bruised purple and the sun sinks behind the hills, and I just stare. For ages. Until it’s dark. Just breathing in the beauty and feeling my heart grow full.
This is why this place is so special to me. It can make me surrender to it and let go of all the whirling in my brain. It makes me pause, look, and take deep breaths. Mexico and the ocean have a similar effect on me. My wish is for everyone to have a place on this planet that helps them experience this kind of peace and joy.
