Take a Walk in the Woods

I recognize that my post today is coming to you a little late in the day. Truthfully, it is because I have been out enjoying time with friends and family. My husband and I spent the evening with some friends who live near a local winery. After arriving to their house, we took a pre-dinner walk through the vineyard. Now sometimes I can be admittedly cynical about the scenery of the Midwest. We don't have mountains or beaches or canyons and the land is relatively flat. If you like corn fields, we DO have those. BUT, tonight, wow! What beauty! It was so peaceful to walk through this winter wonderland with a beautiful sunset ahead. It reminded me of being a kid and spending the whole day playing in the snow with no worries or cares. Perhaps, we need to do that more as adults.  I know I do not regret taking that time today to get a little snowy and wet, to get a little cold and to go on an adventure. Sure, there are things I could have been doing at home like laundry or preparing things for my husband's band. We all have responsibilities that we can't ignore and goals that are important to meet, but I believe we all would be healthier if we took some time to take a walk in a quiet place.