Intentional

Since my stroke, I have been intentional about going to the gym on Sundays.

I have really loved that time because there is never anyone else there. 

I can move my body without distractions.

It is time I have always really craved.

This past Sunday was Stake Conference.

I got up, did my morning personal devotional.

Then, I decided to WALK to the gym.

I put on my bag, my sunglasses, and I walked.

Have you ever noticed the world look so different when we are intentional about looking at it?

Oh my gosh, the flowers!!!

The trees.

The colors.

I literally stopped repeatedly, reached over fences and smelled the blossoms!

While walking, I re-listened to a podcast with Sarah Grace and Brooke Snow.

It is powerful.

I smiled as I saw birds fly over me, land, and then walk with me.

I got to the gym, continuing to listen to this podcast.

Our Stake Conference was on Zoom.

So, before I left the gym, I got myself all kinds of ready to listen and feast upon the words.

Then, I walked a different path home.

I asked some people how to connect to a different trail around Layton Park.

You guys!!!!!

This place is literally within a mile from my house.

I have never been.

Ever.

I walked.

I talked to the ducks.

I listened to the stream.

I read about the ducks and geese.

And, I feasted on the words of our local leaders.

I pulled out my notebook OFTEN to make notes.

I was in Heaven!