September...and it seems the weather patterns are already changing. We went from high humidity in relatively hot weather about two weeks ago to what feels like 50 degree nights. Today was the most beautiful day I've seen in a while. It's not so much the tempature drink, its the drop in humidity that you notice. I can now walk down the street without breaking out in a sweat. I don't even need my fan anymore. I don't mean to brag, if you happen to be stuck in the heat, wherever you are. I'm just loving the day.

I did some cleaning last night and am now feeling better about my apartment than ever. I got a new clean pillow too, so that's nice. This weekend I went back to the temple I did the retreat at. It was nice to be back among the mindful in a season of looser practice. Meaning I was able to talk more freely with those I had only known in silence the week of the retreat. The landscape and deep hum of cicadas and locusts was enough to bring me back for some solitude. But the conversations were inspiring as well. At the top are some pictures for those who want to put three views of this place in their mind. I find it to be helping me place my focus on the present moment and live each moment as it is...all there is. Or so I try to let it.