Not every day is created equal. Usually I'm very "OK" with that, as I enjoy mixing things up. Routines are my friend, monotony is not. Unfortunately, today was a day full of difficulties and challenges to overcome.
With all the drama going on, there wasn't time to fit in some exercise I had been counting on. My first free time didn't really appear til late in the day, it was almost night actually, well past sunset. I decided to go for a bike ride. I pulled on some shorts & a tank along with some sneakers, and off I went. I pedaled at a good pace, there were no cars, no runners or walkers, nothing out there really. The air was cool and damp, and it was getting really dark fast. I pedaled on for about another mile, and came upon a beautiful doe, but did not notice her til I was almost upon her. We both were startled, but she forgave me quickly as she simply went back to her grazing. Around a bend, the brush opens up on the ocean side of the road. Right there was the moon just hanging in the sky, one day away from being full. At that moment, the air became full of fragrance, it was over whelming, I think it was sea lavender which grows all along that end of the Refuge, which is blooming now. I couldn't really figure for sure what was the cause of such a wonderful assault on my senses, but that's probably what it was. I paused just for a moment to soak this in... the moon, the damp air, the fragrance... and then I pedaled on. In complete darkness I arrived at the north end of the street, and literally crossed paths with someone going the other way on his bike. In the dark, we didn't know who we were passing, but of course down here its friendly, so as we passed in the dark saying hello, we realized who we were (neighbors), laughed, and rode the way back together.
We passed the spot with the scented air and both agreed its almost magical. The moon was our escort back to our houses, it guided us to safety providing just enough light over the mangroves for us to see and be seen. No matter though, not a single car passed us, not a single runner or walker, nor any more deer. After I parked my bike, I walked out to the beach to thank the moon for lighting my way back.
As I walked into my home, I realized how happy and uplifted I was feeling. This surprised me considering today was full of things I would rather not have dealt with. It ends in a beautiful and positive way, and I feel ready to face tomorrow. I'm here, I'm ready, so bring it on.
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