Yesterday I was taken out for a belated Mother's Day treat by my youngest son. I always enjoy his company because he is an independent, outside-the-box thinker. He also knows me well and understands the things I like so he planned this little adventure based on what he thought I would enjoy. He did not disappoint! He knows I enjoy walking, so he took me on a finished piece of the Atlanta BeltLine, a reclaimed bit of space that used to serve as a railroad line that surrounded Atlanta but is now being restored to allow walking and biking through the city.
Exploring the city is not something I would do on my own typically. I am a country girl at heart. I love the trees, plants, open space. Being empathic, I have a tendency to avoid crowds because that can be cause for emotional overload. Still, there are aspects of the city that are interesting, holding a special beauty all their own. I enjoy new perspectives.
There were quite a lot of metal sculptures and professional murals along the BeltLine. The murals were in vivid colors and felt mostly celebratory, representing many different cultures. The sculptures covered a vast range of subjects, including faces, emotions, and even King Kong on the Eiffel Tower. Spread among it all were areas of land that were being reclaimed (intentionally) by nature. Trees, native grasses and flowers shared this urban landscape.
Once we got to the end of that section of the BeltLine we explored Piedmont Park and the midtown area of Atlanta. This was vastly different. Very urban and polished. It was a nice contrast to my everyday life.
A few things stood out as we walked through the city on this little adventure. The energies of the homeless people got to me. I'm not typically in areas where homeless people congregate. As I passed more and more of them, a new awareness hit me, I began to sense their presence before my eyes ever saw them. It's a strange feeling for someone who has spent the vast majority of my life ignoring the intuitive information I received. The regular Joes walking down the street did not catch my attention often as I am used to that sort of energy. These were the usual business people walking home from work or getting a quick bite to eat.
The thing about exploring the unknown is you don't really have to go anywhere special to do it. The only thing required is actually listening to the intuitive information you can pick up from whatever location you may be in. If you are too comfortable in one place, it is easy to ignore the information that comes your way. Intentionally putting yourself in a place you don't normally explore will give you enough of a contrast to begin understanding the sorts of information you do receive on a daily basis.
Dare to explore the unknown! What you learn about yourself and the world may just surprise you!!!
Exploring the city is not something I would do on my own typically. I am a country girl at heart. I love the trees, plants, open space. Being empathic, I have a tendency to avoid crowds because that can be cause for emotional overload. Still, there are aspects of the city that are interesting, holding a special beauty all their own. I enjoy new perspectives.
There were quite a lot of metal sculptures and professional murals along the BeltLine. The murals were in vivid colors and felt mostly celebratory, representing many different cultures. The sculptures covered a vast range of subjects, including faces, emotions, and even King Kong on the Eiffel Tower. Spread among it all were areas of land that were being reclaimed (intentionally) by nature. Trees, native grasses and flowers shared this urban landscape.
Once we got to the end of that section of the BeltLine we explored Piedmont Park and the midtown area of Atlanta. This was vastly different. Very urban and polished. It was a nice contrast to my everyday life.
A few things stood out as we walked through the city on this little adventure. The energies of the homeless people got to me. I'm not typically in areas where homeless people congregate. As I passed more and more of them, a new awareness hit me, I began to sense their presence before my eyes ever saw them. It's a strange feeling for someone who has spent the vast majority of my life ignoring the intuitive information I received. The regular Joes walking down the street did not catch my attention often as I am used to that sort of energy. These were the usual business people walking home from work or getting a quick bite to eat.
The thing about exploring the unknown is you don't really have to go anywhere special to do it. The only thing required is actually listening to the intuitive information you can pick up from whatever location you may be in. If you are too comfortable in one place, it is easy to ignore the information that comes your way. Intentionally putting yourself in a place you don't normally explore will give you enough of a contrast to begin understanding the sorts of information you do receive on a daily basis.
Dare to explore the unknown! What you learn about yourself and the world may just surprise you!!!
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