One of our favorite writers and OTIS ambassador Corina Rose, finds poetry in the every day. Read below as she puts her thoughtful and lyrical lens to the world around her, exploring the subtle interplay between nature’s rhythms and our own. This journal entry was written while she was in Yosemite National Park, taking time to rest, reflect, and immerse herself in the beauty of nature alongside her family. It’s a quiet meditation on the passing of seasons, and the power of presence in a world that’s always moving.
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"I love a change in seasons.
There’s nothing like the sense of anticipation and excitement for what’s to come – sweet cherries in Summer, the brisk breezes of Autumn, the festive chill of Winter, the freshness of Spring.
We experience these tropes year in and year out – nature’s cycle of dormancy and rebirth, the turning of the earth, the sun in its ever-evolving elliptical loop. While reminiscently familiar, each one feels new in its ephemera. From one to the next, up and down and around, it’s a constant carousel of change.
Thankfully, to counter the rigor of each season’s tilt, we have our own human rhythms – pedestrian rites of daily habit that keep things feeling level. For me, it’s daily walks that (quite literally) keep me grounded. Whether it’s in my own neighborhood or in a place as arresting as a national forest, time spent staring up into trees, listening to birdsong, or watching the annual growth, change, and departure of leaves from their trees is a balm for my mind and body.
Regardless of the time of year, enjoying these elements is best done with a bit of protection from them as well, whether it be a parka for the cold, SPF for the skin, or some polarized lenses for the eyes. Ensuring I get a healthy dose of nature’s beauty each day creates a sense of harmony and normalcy in my daily life.
Amidst the eternal turn of the earth, an undercurrent of calm and appreciation abides. Wherever you are in the world or the year, happy Summer, Autumn, Winter, or Spring!"
Corina Rose
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