Take a Walk

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These photos were taken during a walk around the neighborhood, and I think they turned out beautifully. My favorite is probably the one of the palm trees against the sun—it reminds me of California. I also really like the photo of the trailer with scrap tied to it. I enhanced the colors to make it more vibrant, and I think it came out well. There's something oddly beautiful about that heap of trash.

We all know that going outside is good for us. But, If you had told that to the old me, I probably would’ve scoffed. I wasn’t exactly the outdoorsy type. Being outside used to make me anxious and uncomfortable, so I avoided it whenever possible. If I could stay inside, I would. Obviously, that wasn’t healthy, but I was content rotting in my room. After all, I had a window for fresh air, a fridge for food, family to talk to, and endless entertainment on my computer and phone. I had everything I needed, and I was comfortable. But comfort isn’t sustainable. Eventually, you need change—and change is scary. Change is uncomfortable. And when you're too comfortable, doing something uncomfortable can feel like an Olympic feat. But with enough self-realization and encouragement from my psychologist, I made the decision to throw myself out of the house and simply take a walk. It might sound silly, but it was one of the most difficult things I’ve ever done. And yet, it was absolutely worth it. In that moment, it felt like I had conquered the world. That one simple action gave me a strange sense of purpose—because if I could do this, maybe I could do more. And I’m happy to say I did do more. I’ve gone out more in the past few months than I had in the last few years combined. That’s not to say I don’t still struggle—some days, I revert to staying inside all day. But I think that’s okay. If you’re a recluse like me, you don’t have to push yourself too hard. Sometimes, something as simple as taking a walk is enough.

After all, change is change—no matter how big or small.

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