We all have those moments when nothing seems to go right. We then get more worked up about it, or stress about it, lose sleep over it, etc. If we don’t learn to be more patient, we keep going in this continuous cycle, with no true end in sight. For me, and Sarah, going out for a run, or exercising, is our way of trying to regain control again. Our attempt at trying to slow things down, and forget about everything else going on, and just have some time for ourselves. There is no question working out helps. We all need to strive for more patience, now more than ever. We need to have something to make us feel like we are back in control, when everything around us seems to be out of control. Believe me, you are not alone. We all feel this way. We all wonder what can get thrown at us next! One thing this pandemic has done is we have gotten to spend more time at home. Before, this was always a struggle. Now if we could just see more of the rest of our family in the process, that would be even better. Control what you can control! I struggle with patience as well. We all get in a hurry with life, and want to keep things moving. It can be hard to slow things down.
None of us are immune to this. This is Dakota looking out the side door waiting for me to take her for a walk. She is standing up on her hind legs to look out the window wondering if I forgot to take her with or not. I was just getting my shoes on, but she was getting impatient. Then she will start pacing, and then whining, wondering if she is going to get to go along or not. Finally, I open the door up, and she bolts outside ready to go!
We could all learn a lot from Dakota. Yes, she needs to learn to be more patient, but if we all got as excited as she does when it is time to go for a walk or a run, we all would not struggle as much. She keeps leaping in the air she is so ready to go. Her paws are not even touching the ground here!
She loves going to the Lake and explore. Always something to see, and hear. New adventures each day, even if it may be the same route. I have definitely found that to be true lately as well. By the time my day gets done, I will go for a walk most evenings to unwind. I have to admit, I did not pay a whole lot of attention to the sunsets at Lake Kampeska before. I am not sure why, but I think more of it was I usually did my workouts in the mornings instead of the evenings, so I really did not get to see them much. Boy, have I been missing out a lot! I love those days with some clouds in the sky when the sun is setting, because it is always a different view. The one evening this last week it had rained earlier, but when it came time for the sun to set, it started breaking up. I told Sarah I was going to the Lake because it was looking interesting. It did not disappoint. I was gone for over an hour. The colors that were being created in the sky, and the continuous changes in the cloud formation was like watching a movie. I was thinking I was going to leave after a few minutes, and I am glad I didn’t. This was a perfect example of having patience, and letting things play out. It was very relaxing, and entertaining. The following picture were taken that night, and this is how that time changed the view.
There really are not any words to describe what was taking place. I just stood and continued to watch and see how things played out. Wow! That is what life is about! Take your time! Be patient! See how things play out! You never know, but the best is probably yet to come, just how things were evolving that evening taking the pictures. We don’t know what everything in the future is going to bring, but we all need to learn to be more patient in our lives.
I have to admit, when I am out running, or especially walking, I am looking around and paying attention now to everything around me. Before, I would be in a hurry. Just get it done, I got things to do. But now, I am not even looking at the time. What normally may take me 45 minutes to go for a walk is now about 90 minutes. I have learned to be more patient with this part of the day, and really take in what is being given to me. It is a great way to unwind from the day, and then also to help forget about all the stress related to it as well. There are enough things to worry about, so forget about all of the little things. Strive for more patience in your life. Take in what life has to offer. We all have room for improvement on this, especially me. But I am trying, and right now, I am really enjoying these evenings. Some of my next posts I will have to have more sunset pictures. Right now, it is one of the best medicines I can take! Keep moving everybody! Slow down, and take it all in…all the good, and you will be better able to handle all the bad as well.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day of New Streak: #455
