Walking down the barren alley towards the sea as the setting sun glows on the walls, I smell the salty ocean air and listen to the meow of the silly stray cat I just befriended. This is nice. I feel the warmth of the sun on my skin and the sand tossed along the concrete under my feet.
Suddenly, as if on cue, a cool breeze sweeps in, tempting me to stay a little longer and relish the moment.
As I step down on to the sand, everything slows down. I am fully present. In times like these, I'm reminded of how important it is to let go, forget about your problems for a minute and simply live in these beautiful moments. I'm getting better each day at enjoying the beauty of the world around me. It'...