Back in the City of Davis, and it’s an enriching experience to return to its commons with more power in my step than what was true the last time I visited.
I look up at the gentle sky, just over the bright warm trees, and down below at all the people around, through each of the places for them to go, and I don’t miss a heartbeat.
I’m one with the land that I know. When this is true once, this is true indefinitely.
It’s the truth that guided me as I proceeded to order my slice of pizza at marvelous Memorial Union.
And it’s the truth that guided me as I trekked once again through the campus’ whirlwinding bike lanes, past the glorious quad, and onto the sacred arboretum pathway.
It’s the truth that reminds me, time and time again, that these are
JIMBO TIMES.
And that as such, life is permeating with force no matter where I am, who I’m with, or just how I fare.
Everything is within reach.
Even if pangs of fear were once instilled through my ankles here, I walk even more now with towering love.
This body is mine. This land is my body. I can only keep growing with it.
So let us uproot, Davis.
With the highest shout out to the youth and family of SAYS 2018!
J.T.
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