December 25, 2011

He promised himself that he'd stay in the present all day.

He knew that if he gave this gift to himself, he would be giving it to others.

But those who knew him, knew better than to believe what he said.

Twenty-four hours was far too long a time to maintain such a rigorous position, so he wandered off, seeking solace in the natural world, walking amidst its ample distractions.