In a small area in Littleton, Colorado a delightful and peaceful garden flourishes. Gallup Gardens is on the West side of Gallup Street a few blocks south of Littleton Blvd. It sits in its cozy place between Bemis Public Library and the Littleton Historical Museum (which will be featured in later posts).
I found this spot quite unexpectedly after getting out of my car at the library and deciding to walk in the grass while I was talking on my cell phone. Though I am of sound mind and body, I often lack seeing the details of …well…really anything. So to some a sudden stumble upon Gallup Gardens is absurd considering how prominent it is in the area, but to me…it was refreshing.
The best part was just to go and sit. To be still in the midst of nature. I moved back to Littleton in 2004 and ever since then I had been attempting to find a retreat where I could just be. I often did that while I lived in Washington State, but had not found the right spot until just a few days ago. Yes, it took me nearly 4 years to find that spot.
One can find energy in all life forms, but while one is sitting in the midst of nature, breathing in the fresh air and putting aside all worries and time constraints, it’s hard to ignore the majesty and the beauty.
So next time you are in the area, just sit and be, after only a few minutes you’ll feel the ease of tension, stress and worries and a sense of joy and gratitude flooding your senses.
