Gusts of Wind
I was sitting at home reading and minding my own business. Then out of the blue a thought came to mind suggesting that I should go outside and take some photographs. I’m unsure where the thought came from, but it was like a gust of wind had blown the idea into my head.
The thought seemed like a good idea. I felt clear-headed and rested, and outdoors the sun was shining bright. I could walk on over to the university campus and take some random photos. Quickly, I felt inspired. So I jumped into the shower, brushed my teeth, got dressed, and grabbed the backpack and camera. In minutes time I was out the door and headed towards the campus.
As if another gust of wind had blown, I changed my direction in mid-walk and soon found myself on the bus heading towards destinations unknown. I got off the bus in downtown, walked around and took some random shots of nothing in particular. In my walking, I was soon miles away at Ala Moana shopping center, taking photos of people and koi and whatever else that struck me as being photo-worthy.
Then I was inside Daiei, admiring the bentos. Then I was outside the gate of a elementary school watching small children play. Then I was walking in and out of an unfamiliar church. Then I was drinking juice and sitting in the shade of a large tree at Old Stadium Park. It dawned on me then that I had spent the day in constant spontaneous motion, with not even my feet knowing which direction I was headed next. Although physically I was a little tired, I felt rejuvenated within. Moments later a gust of wind blew a big brownish-orange leaf across my path, and for a brief moment as the leaf danced by, we shared a knowing smile.