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Imagine walking along a sun drenched pathway
surrounded by whispering pines
hearing the crunch of pine needles with each step.

Imagine walking along the beach
warm sand squishing between your toes and
softening each step...
and being able to side step a bit
and walk in the surf that laps
at your toes
listening to the sea gulls squawk nearby.

Imagine softly swaying in a hammock
while reading your favorite author's
latest book
birds tweeting from time to time
and the breeze flowing gently
about you.

Instead, we find ourselves wrapped
in the hurry and hustle of chores
and worries
noise and conflict.

We can find a middle ground
but we must look for it
and secure it.

You only make this journey once.
Why not make the most of it?