Something I really enjoy about my sit spot community is the feeling of it being a separated group all attaining one common goal: to take space from the daily stressors of life. I’ll explain what I mean by separated group. Many people that pass through the park or come and sit for a silent moment […]

As I take my breaths and imagine roots stemming from my soles, I picture the red-brown concrete cracking and opening up to reveal soil rich with minerals. As my roots continue to extend, they find the roots of the red flowers in front of me, as well as the many unseen creatures burrowed below the […]

Today I was able to return to Albert Park! I went walking with my friend Ronnie on a beautiful day and it definitely felt more crowded. I sat with her by the fountain at the center of the park, and as she ate her fresh crepe, I closed my eyes and took in the sounds. […]

Kia ora everyone! A few days ago, I discovered the most beautiful public park just up the hill from my dormitory here in Auckland, New Zealand. The tree and flower species are incredibly diverse and for some reason, everything seems much more saturated than in the states. It feels like the eyes I used as […]