Why are the clouds out? by Abby

Why are the clouds out? by Abby - September 2022 Scholarship Essay

To my past self,
You need to step outside and take a breath. You will be fine. For you to be at peace, you must view your surroundings and say, “how can I make this better for myself?” You must stop relying on other people and start relying on the unexpected. If you sit in the grass and really look, you will find all you need right in front of you. Look at the clouds, look familiar? Feel the grass, and breathe in. Slow down for just a second. Sync your breath to the wind and close your eyes.
The wind will hug you like you need to be hugged. The rain will wash the past sadness, and the sun will replenish with bliss. You’ll find all the critters, or the critters will find you first. You used to be freaked out by bugs, but not anymore. You will see the purpose of them. Then you will find the purpose of you too. The bird above you will caw for you. The butterfly will flutter its wings for you. The ants will march for you. Then you will see, that everything is rooting for you. You just have to step outside and breathe.