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\"The
Looking north and west across San Jose towards Sunnyvale and Mountain View – 11\/15\/2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A shifting of light reveals the sights of the valley in muted green, gray, and foggy blue hues. Streetlights still shine in the coming glow of dawn, competing for attention in a sparkling cityscape that quietly glistens with potential and intrigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laid out for my inspection and inspiration, I take note of all the great works and great failings of this crossroads of prosperity and change. I am both humbled and motivated to witness and be a part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I walk on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My morning routine has changed over time, but this path grows more constant and continues to provide a perspective that increases my awareness and informs my ever-opening mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lessons learned, and lessons still in play, I rise and climb this hill as a metaphor for my life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Momentarily, I can see the past and the future all laid out in the pre-dawn quiet. I savor the calm before the game is fully in play. The fragile calm before the city has come alive in the bustling chaos of another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I descend into the valley again, I make note of the beauty along the way. I remember to be thankful for all that is. Mindful, I walk in peace and contemplate my world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My neighbors arise and begin to come out into the morning chill and begin their days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children head off to school, lugging their backpacks and musical instruments while others are driven like tiny delicate royalty. They are all greeted the same by teachers and custodians alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still more people emerge and race off on their way to cubicles, offices, factories, and stores- providing the lifeblood for another day in paradise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Domestic bliss left behind, the masses converge on the jammed and humming highways and city streets- giving proof once again that we are not done with this world. We still have much ass to kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life goes on, once again, in all of its infinite ways. For better or for worse, our momentum has brought us here to another day together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last night someone left an encouraging message on the sidewalk, written in chalk. Temporary messages like this somehow seem more meaningful when you find them intact- I share it with you: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"You
Anonymous message in chalk on a sidewalk.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You can shine brighter than a star<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Just be who you are<\/p>~ Anonymous<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Encouraging words written for no one and everyone bring an auspicious welcome to your day. So breathe deep, and face the day happy if you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I say to you – ’twas ever thus…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\n …and Good Morning!\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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