Noticing

So when I was running today I thought about how I'm trying to get through the next 3-6 months, how I'm desperate for time to hurry along and get through these awful months ahead. I was visualising summer and cant wait to get there. Then I had to stop myself and thought yes of course I want this time to be over but I need to appreciate the little things around me and be grateful for the things I have. I started noticing things, the sounds around me, the musical sounds of the birds, the pounding of my feet on the ground, the crunch of leaves as Rocky ran over them, the jangle of his collar. I noticed how friendly the people in the village were saying hello to me as I passed. I noticed my dog is getting better with other dogs! The beautiful scenery, fields and colours. Yes let's get through this, but let's stop, enjoy and notice, no matter how small they are.