This was a weekend of walking in Philly. We went to Wissahickon and Manyunk.

They remind me of my old neighborhood in Montreal. Living in an urban part of Philadelphia now, I felt like I was in the countryside. A lovely treat.

Walking always connects and attunes me to a happy place. So, it is no surprise I miss my walks in Montreal.

But as you may notice I have a philosophy of living local. And, this means exploring options for joy in my community.

We did not head out planning a photo op of fall foliage. But this year FYI the foliage is noticeably absent.

The trees, it seems, have weathered such shifts in temperature. It looks as if this made the leaves fall off rather than change color.

But still majestic, Mother N radiates her transcendent nonverbal beauty. Says Waldo Emerson, “Nature is a discipline of the understanding in intellectual truth.”

For me, walking is a a great way to rebalance and get in touch with my creativity. I encourage you to find some peace today wherever your #livelocal is.

Rana