Walking alone
At night
I look up at the moon.

The moon looks down on me
Walking alone
At night.

A simple mindfulness poem: easy to remember, easy to recite. I walk our dog, Leo, every night as the last thing I do before retiring. When the moon is out, this little poem often comes to mind. I look up at the moon, smile, and appreciate the beauty of the evening. I think about how nice it is to have this orb to reflect some of the sun’s light on us during the night, making those evenings seem so peaceful.

I take a step.
I plant my feet firmly on the ground.
I push against the earth; the earth pushes against me.
I move forward; the earth moves back.
I take a step.

If there are any other Physics majors out there, you might recognize Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion highlighted in this short poem. We don’t often think about how we affect the world around us, but just about every action we take affects more than just ourselves. I often recite this mindful poem when I walk Leo, our family dog, and smile when I think of the Earth moving a little bit with every step I take.