Evening stroll
I had a weekend that was, honestly, pretty boring. So instead of staying in the house with nothing much going on, I decided to go for a stroll around the area. Even before I stepped out, I felt a little uneasy, because I’m the kind of person who finds walking new roads alone a bit scary. What if I got lost? What if I couldn’t find my way back? But somewhere inside me, I whispered, Even if I get lost, I will find my way back.
So I walked. At first, I moved slowly, deliberately. I kept looking at my surroundings and was very conscious of each step and every turn. The evening was quiet, and the breeze started to pick up a gentle chill,which somehow made the moment feel peaceful. There’s something about an evening walk, the sky softens, the air cools down, and your mind relaxes. I felt that calm wash over me as I walked.
Not far from my house, I passed by a small garden I had never really paid attention to before. But today, I paused. Something about the way the flowers moved with the wind and the light hit the leaves made it look especially beautiful. It wasn’t a big garden, nothing loud or fancy, but in that moment, it looked like a tiny piece of peace like nature's way of saying, “slow down and breathe.” I stood there for a while, taking in the view, that quiet moment alone made the stroll worth it.
As I continued, the unfamiliar environment started to feel less intimidating. I saw new faces. I met people I had never seen before, exchanging short "hello”s and “good evenings.” I noticed a few houses I’d never passed, a small alley tucked away, and a little stand where someone was selling snacks. Everything felt a little more alive because I was looking at it fresh.
In the distance, I saw a cluster of trees that caught my eye. They weren’t grand or tall, they were just trees, but from the angle I was, they looked like a good landmark. So I made them my target. When I reach those trees, I thought, I’ll turn around and head back home. At first, they seemed so close. I even took a photo of them, thinking I’d use the photo to help me remember the way back. But the more I walked, the farther they actually looked. I laughed at the realization, I had thought it would be a quick detour.
My legs grew tired. My feet started asking for a rest. I glanced at my watch and saw the light was changing fast. Evening was turning into night, and I knew it wouldn’t be smart to go too far. So despite having planned to reach those trees and then return, I made a decision, I’ll turn back now. The path wasn’t one I recognized well enough to push further. Better safe
So I made the tree my next target for another day, it was really a nice walk indeed
Wow! The place and the scenery is quite relaxing. You can really find peace and relaxation while walking or strolling alone. The place is quiet and peaceful. Even if you're alone you will not lost hehe. Just make sure to memorize the way where you came from. 😃
Yeah, that's true
The calmness of the place really makes it easy to reflect and breathe. And yes, I’ll definitely keep your advice in mind, no more getting lost vibes😂.
Thanks for the sweet comment😊✨