That steady step that turns into a stop after leaving the gym.

That sudden halt jolting your attention to the surroundings.

A flake of snow slowly drifts by. Then multiple.

All of a sudden, a small but infinitely important bit of wisdom comes into mind.

I own this. I am this.

It’s all within a split second. As attention shifts back to the stairs, walking resumes. The snow crunches gently underfoot as you step toward the car. Back to the day.