I like to take walks in the early morning. The birds are singing and the whole world is waking up. I don’t know what it is about early morning but it’s this feeling of “I have a whole day to work, work, work..this second is for me”. I like walking in the morning, but for me, the night walks are the best. In the city there is a lack of stars to see. I miss the big fields of Ohio with the bright stars and cool grass at my feet quite often. The feeling of night is a different flavor than morning. It has a mystery and subtle longing that makes your heart dance and weep at the same time. The moon goes so perfectly with the stars that I am sometimes stunned by the beauty of them together. My mind stills and my thoughts gather up and start telling me things I need to know. Fanciful things, dreamy things, funny insights and truths that elude me the rest of the time. Night is just that time for me, it suits me I think. Walking with music is the best. I love playing a tune that has a dreamy quality to it when I walk at night. Fast and pop will not do for a night walk. For a night walk you need dreamy and romantic, tender and piercing. Night walks are for deep thinking and the music needs to accompany not overwhelm them. (big sigh)
I love my night walks. What about you? What is your daily ritual that brings you peace?
Bekki
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You are truely an artist with words…That is exactly how I feel about morning walks. Beautifully said sis! About night walk…well, I go to bed when it is still light out…sigh….
if you keep complimenting me my head will swell..I will have to buy and extra bus ticket for my ego in the very next seat..that could be expensive..(grin)
I used to jog in the night… There’s an old school ground near my place and I used to go there late at night, plugged an iPod and jogged..It used to be so relaxing, so peaceful… Recently, the city built a mall on that ground and now I have to endure the sweaty gyms… sigh..
But whenever possible, i still go out for long walks at night. and just as u so eloquently said, its a ritual that brings me peace…
It’s a fantastic time to be active isn’t it? Sorry to hear you lost the place that brought you such peace. I am glad you still get out an feel peaceful!