Nature Reflection #7

 


            I had several blocks of time last week where I sat in the sun with orchestral music in my ears and relaxed. In the go-go world I live in, I was poignantly aware of how good it felt to sit, close my eyes, and feel the sun on my face. It was the perfect temperature too- around fifty degrees, so I was warmed by the sun but not overheated. My sister and mom both love to sit and bake in the sun and I have never enjoyed it. That temperature, however, is perfect. Both of the times I was able to pause and reflect on the semester I’ve had. It has been filled with ups and downs, but I have undoubtedly grown as a human and learned a lot about myself in the process. I have a high standard for myself and often fall short of those expectations. If you never are able to stop and look back, you will never see the progress you’ve made. In these moments, I was able to do that. It filled me gratitude for the people in my life and gave me hope that I can get better. When you notice your own progress, you learn that progress is possible, which motivates to continue fighting whatever battles you are currently fighting. This picture was taken after one of these reflection windows as I walked to class. The fountain itself was beautiful, the water still enough to be glass, yet moving as well. I sat for about five minutes, staring at the water, the rocks within and below, thankful for TCU. Seven semesters here and this was my first time seeing such a beautiful corner of campus. I would not have ever noticed it, and certainly not appreciate it like I did, had I not slowed down for those thirty minutes and basked in the sun. My goal is to build that into my day next semester so I can be as grounded as possible for my last semester on campus.


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