4:30-5:30

Temp 19-degree Celsius

It’s getting chilly outside even though the sun is still hanging in the sky. I hadn’t stepped out all day, so when I did it felt like someone very close hugging me. Nature is beautiful. It has its own way to give you. And we humans have never really felt necessary to give nature something back. On this note, I glanced over my three followed objects.

They were doing fine. My marigold flowers were still blooming. They will be blooming until the next month or so. It’s strange how autumn has already arrived and has started shedding leaves, but the marigold flower is still neat and tidy. Then I checked in my sky. The sky was also doing fine. I have always compared the sky with Bollywood actress-someone with all shades of drama. They have their own dramatic way to tell the story. And they always somehow have a story to tell. You can stare up and see the clouds dancing or mimicking. Then I went to see if there any of the insects I saw last time still lurking around or not. I think the cold weather scared them, as I couldn’t see any insects.

As I sat on my sit spot, I could hear the sound of nature. The sound of distant birds chirping, the sound of leaves rustling as they were hit by a swift breeze, the sound of water flowing, it all made me feel like I was listening to the rhythm of nature. It felt like the birds were singing to one another in that beautiful way they do. When the two birds’ chirping mixed, it sounded like a chorus – rich as a symphony – welcoming the evening to come. This felt like a piece of pure music to my ears.

When I closed my eyes, I could connect with nature more easily. The sounds were clearer, and I could clearly imagine the surrounding around me. As I closed my eyes, I felt a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind. Every time I close my eyes, I focused on nature and let go of the jumbled thoughts that were crowding my mind. It is liberating to sit there mindful amongst other creatures. The whole experience was therapeutic as the aftermath felt calm and relaxing. It felt good to not think about anything for an hour, even though my brain kept wandering. When I opened my eyes after sitting mindfully, I derived pleasure from the silent trees, the falling leaves, russet leaves covering the ground, and the congealed relics of the autumn season. I felt grateful to be surrounded by nature. It felt good ditching my phone inside the pocket of my joggers and not having them out.

Amongst all the senior year pressure and the unsettling world outside, I have found a quieter space. And I am glad to have found this place and experience. I never realize how time goes by when I am sitting in my sit spot. I always feel like I closed my eyes and boom an hour has gone by. That’s the beauty of nature. It carries away you like it does to the wind and swiftly you also blend with it. Oscillating between wildness and serenity, nature teaches us about life. It tells us that like every storm this storm shall also calm. And with that, I knew my time here had ended. I stood up and headed towards my house.