




LONGMEADOW, MA: The forest whispered its welcome as I wandered the trails of Turner Park, the gentle path wrapping around the still pond like an embrace. A perfect day to lose myself in nature’s rhythm, each step grounding me in the sacred dance of earth and sky. My new boots carried me far, but the barest parts of me connected deeper—the sun’s warmth on my skin, the cool breeze brushing over untouched places, the world around me alive in every breath I took. Nature, in its endless expanse, reminded me of how small and beautiful we all are.