By sabajfa on Skatehive
Stepping outside during these relatively cold autumn days has become harder, yet more rewarding. Yesterday, Kambiz, the dogs, and I stepped into the street without any clear destination. I wished my friend Fatemeh could join us, but she didn’t answer my call. Since she lives nearby, I went to her door as well, but there was still no response, so I assumed she was asleep We walked a bit, breathed deeply, took in the air, and then decided to head toward a wooded hill we sometimes visit, where two walnut trees wait for us to play with them. The weather was sunny, and the bright light made the astonishing colors of autumn even more delightful. We were all lively and full of energy. Autumn leaves carpeted the ground beneath my feet as I walked through this calm mosaic of colors, sometimes carried away by my thoughts. I would come back to myself, reminding myself that I was here. I could hear my own heartbeat, syncing its rhythm with the heart of nature As we got closer to the hill, we saw a