If you have not taken the Ten Step Challange then go do that first to prepare yourself for this next challenge then come back and tell me about it. For those of you who have done the Ten Step Challenge it is time to go beyond those ten steps and take on a new challenge. Think of it as a mini-adventure. This time let's go once around the block. Some of you may have a larger block to go around, while others it's a tiny loop. If you live in a rural area you may choose to go into town and walk around the town square or even just once around the outside of your house.
You may wonder what the challenge is in this, so I'll tell you. Your challenge is to take a look at your surroundings through new eyes. What I mean by this is you probably walk, drive or bike past one part of your block all the time without paying attention to your surroundings and everything becomes a routine. Nothing changes, and you are likely going too fast to notice if anything changed at all. I am also guessing that many of you reading this, myself included, focus only on the road they live on and not what happens on the other side of your street or even the street behind yours or in front of yours. Why would you? I ask, why not? Why not get to know your whole surroundings? So go. Go walk around. Look at the houses, buildings, gardens, odd looking trees. Does your neighbor have a garden gnome on their lawn? A bird's nest in the big tree? Maybe a window box with some pretty flowers growing out of them? (Remember, think safely about where you are going first before you venture out on your walk.)
I don't know what you may find going once around the block but I do know that your are not going to find out staying here at the computer and reading this. So go on and Meet Me Outdoors.
Friday, September 10, 2010
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- Why do you like to go outdoors?
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Hi Shira -
ReplyDeleteI went out to walk the dog today and decided to pay a bit more attention to the outdoors. I saw a Monarch butterfly flying (struggling?) against the wind, but persistent.
Birds generally flap their wings and get some distance with each movement. But this butterfly was beating its wings for all it was worth, yet the wind was buffeting it up, down, and sideways as it tried to go on its way. Unlike birds who often fly in flocks or even in pairs, the butterfly didn't have "encouragement" or company of other Monarchs.
I understand that these butterflies migrate a very long distance. If their fate is to work really really hard in not-great weather conditions, how many really make it to their destination, wherever it is?
This butterfly was a portrait in strength and determination - we probably have a lot to learn from this beautiful creature.