Oct 20, 2006 17:11
Today was a whirlwind of emotion. In order, ennui, frustration, passion, rage, desire, sadness, acceptance. And after that, a peace like I have never known, a serenity so perfect and beautiful that it makes me joyous just to recollect on it.
I was depressed, tired, angry, and literally hopeless as I walked to my Japanese review session today, but on the way out, I just threw it all away. I stopped caring about anything, and focused on my situation.
Rain poured from the sky, leaves turned, died and rotted on the city streets. And I tell you, it was the most beautiful weather ever. I listened to music as every splash of water on my face brought me happiness, I walked through pathways on campus as through a forest, enjoying every sight, shunning the walkways for the wet grass, dry places for puddles, direct routes for ambling go betweens, speed for stopping and enjoying. I was wet enough already, why should another drop of rain trouble me. I had discarded all, and gained so much.
I am in a state of serene bliss that I have never felt. It is so pure an beauteous. If I can offer any advice in my state right now, it would be to walk outside, and enjoy the weather. Feel the rain on your skin, smell the air, see the leaves change and the air turn cold. For all things are beautiful. Enjoy your existence, because, you exist.