Toronto, Ontario
Machinery at Work
One revelation that came to me, simple as it may be, during the course of today’s walk, was how alert and animated you come to be. Just in dodging traffic, prudence in stepping over an icy patch, ducking when branches are low, catching the scent of a cedar tree, or car exhaust, makes it all a sensation. Your senses and the big muscle the brain are all perked up. The machinery is definitely at work.
Here’s my favourite in regard to all of this – giving and receiving warmth from fellow pedestrians. It’s in greeting that much comes alive. For instance, the facial muscles that make the smile.
Through the careful stepping in the ravine today, I felt inner elation. It was great to see that attention is given to the Mud Creek Trail by the city in addressing erosion issues. Even on this wintry day, workmen are turning soil and setting rock pieces strategically for an enhanced landscaping.
On the street level where commerce is alive, you get the chance to dance, or at least weave through people. Here again, your attentiveness become sharpened. These dynamics just don’t occur when you slouch on that couch. Consider yourself privileged to be able to go for the adventure on foot. Personally, I get a real charge each time from the daily trek, which above all brings me closer to the Divine. It’s truly a blessing all around.
May the Source be with you!
7 KM
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