Reflections on a walk along the banks of Chattahoochee River and the Rottenwood Creek.

 I needed a little step out of my routine this morning. I wanted a blend of exercise and of mind cleaning to reset a heavy heart. I went for a hike on the banks of the Chattahoochee River and the Rottenwood Creek where there is a nice trail. I got some nice easy exercise but, most important, a reminder from Nature of where things really are in this life of ours. At first I walked, my mind trying to refocus then little by little, I became more aware of things around me. Nature was putting up a show. Not a spectacular display, no giant waterfall, exotic and very colorful or awe-inspiring panorama. Just one little tiny thing here and there. A pretty flower or two, a harmony of form and shade. Survivors or decaying goners, harmony of contrast. A totally out of place lump of strangely shaped concrete incongruously out of place providing a gentle contrast to some pretty innocent and retiring plant. Each one a gentle form of simple beauty on its own, but blending in a quiet ensemble. The lesson was gentle and to the point:: Regardless of my oddities, my propensity of feeling sorry for myself, odd character, accent and different taste I am not outside I belong to an harmony! That thought soothed my heart and sent me on my way to a better day.