These days, I’m finding an unexpected solace on the gravel bike. Maybe it’s because I have to concentrate on the trail, so there isn’t much room in my mind for me to think other thoughts other than to focus on what’s happening in the moment. Maybe it’s something new, or maybe it’s overcoming fears. Whatever the reason, riding dirt feels “right” to me. It’s distance and it’s solitude— and it’s, oddly, like meditation on its insistence on the here and now.

If you want something to feel grateful for, you can get involved. Supporting organizations like the Arthritis Foundation is important now more than ever given the recent data that is being released about COVID-19 and its impact on those who have pre-existing conditions. I also challenge you to take out a sheet of paper and write down 54 things for which you are grateful. Share them with your loved ones… or share them with me. :-)