Sunlight filtering through the trees, creating shadows and revealing enormous spider webs and tiny spiders.

Birds flitting from tree to tree.

The Full moon in the western sky waits to be hidden by the light of the rising sun.

Happy dogs curiously sniffing smells in the grass left by night visitors.

My spirit and body relaxes as I follow the trail into the forest.

Quiet, holy, safe.

Suddenly, in the distance, I hear highway sounds.

My spirit is disturbed.

Focusing on the trail, the sounds fade.

My thoughts return to what I can see and I feel grateful.

In this moment, there is only peace and beauty.