I am Proud of Myself!

I want to capture this moment immediately before it fades away.

I signed up for a gardening volunteer shift at 10 a.m. today. It takes me about 20 minutes by bus to get there from my place. Unfortunately, I was one minute late and the bus passed by. My past self would use it as an excuse to refuse the duty. However, surprisingly, my brain was willing to accept the challenge- biking for 30 minutes on the hill and implement planned assignment. Fantastic!

The sky was very gloomy and it was such a freezing day! Even though I had to stop multiple times along the street, I felt energetic and worthy. I guess this is the feeling of contribution, helpfulness, and tenaciousness. Countless number of people have asked me why I spent my free time on volunteering. I believed that my previous statement was very clear to you.

I committed to a decent amount of movement today via cycling, walking, and gardening. In addition, the resonance between me and green nature is so enigmatic that I am not able to explain it verbally, but I can sense its existence: the positive energy, connection with plants, people, and other living creatures. I also took some beautiful pictures of leafy greens, learned more about gardening skills, vegetables, different aspects and philosophies of life, especially mindfulness. This enlightenment fuels my body, my mind, and my soul. I feel alive and optimistic about myself and this life. What a meaningful and productive Thursday morning!

After two hours in the garden, the sun woke up again and the wind blew those grey clouds far away from the neighbourhood. I biked home with a heart and a mind which are full of joy and energy, because I knew that I have made an effort to maintain the community garden; the children and their parents will have some fresh organic vegetables to bring home with after school; and a readiness to welcome a new season, it's Spring!