While walking our dog Archie earlier this winter I saw this little leftover pumpkin sitting on a bench. I thought that the pumpkin with the melting snow around it could be a “beautiful representation of the juxtaposition of three seasons”, or some such malarkey.
So, I attempted to capture the scene in just the right lighting conditions and from the best angle, all while holding the dog leash.
Eventually, Archie grew tired of my artistic endeavor. He came over to see what was so damn interesting about the pumpkin, and to remind me of the true purpose of our outing. As he investigated in his own, uniquely canine way (with his mouth), I realized that even the dog is teaching me to be more mindful. Come to think of it, animals are the best teachers of mindfulness. They always live in the moment!
