How Simple Life Is

Notifications, opinions, and the never-ending feed - so much of it is just noise.

Being near nature reminds me of the simplicity of life.

That's why I choose to begin and end my days in the backyard.

No matter how complicated life can seem, nature reminds me of how simple it really is.

Birds singing Deer quietly grazing Squirrels being squirrels Armadillos moseying through Gophers digging up the flower bed (again) And the raccoon who made a den in the tree cavity by the creek bed

In the summertime, the fireflies come out to light up the yard while the cicadas sing. Sometimes my daughter and I catch a glimpse of the sunset, in which case we sing and twirl with delight.

And while my little yard is just a tiny speck on the grand scheme of this earth, it's enough to keep me grounded. It's enough to remind me of what's really important.

We all need that reminder, in this crazy, unpredictable life.

Where is your happy place?