There’s nothing like enjoying coffee on the patio with nostalgic music in the background during Fall. I had a moment this weekend where I had to stop my companion in conversation and asked him if we could be still for a moment. I wanted to hear nothing but the sound of the overhead speakers and feel nothing but the autumn breeze pass through my cup-holding hand. It’s been forever since I could do this. It’s been years since music and environment would stop me in my tracks. I’ve been so busy on the go, racing my mind to death and worrying about life that I’ve forgotten how to just be quiet. It was relieving. I felt like 10 years had been lifted in less than 3 minutes. I was bare; feeling the season on my skin, warm coffee in my belly and soft tunes on my ears. Grateful and humbled, it reminded me not to forget the simple things in life. I welcome back this natural philosophy.