I went for a walk this morning and didn’t have what I needed. Water. My body signaled to me before leaving that I was thirsty. I looked down at the water sitting next to the door and decided I’d be fine without it. As I started walking I noticed the feeling more and ignored it.. There was a water bottle on the ground and instead of reading it for what it was I bypassed it and went the other direction. The walk continued and my regret of not taking the water grew. I powered forward thinking I had two options, go back to gather what I need to be more prepared and comfortable on the journey or keep pressing forward trusting that what I need would reveal itself. I kept forward, looking for more signs of water. Waiting, for the next opportunity for relief. I got to the end of the street, checked in with myself and asked
“Why are you choosing to suffer when you don’t have to. Everything you need is at home.”
I crossed the street and started my walk back, down the same road, opposite side. Enter the portal.
Pay attention to the birds. They all flew home.
I kept walking, eyes forward. I came across the water bottle I had passed at the start of the walk. I realized that was my sign all along to turn back, get what you need.
Listen to the body the first time.
What do you need? What are you ignoring?