How do you take the time to clear your head? We all need a moment sometimes. For me, it’s when I ride my bike around Charlotte. The extra movement allows me to take a moment, process my thoughts and clear my head. That time allows me think through things that are frustrating me, and gives me an opportunity to either come up with a solution or a way to deal with it. If you don’t own a bike, take a walk. It doesn’t have to be anything like the 8 to 10 miles I go on my bike every weekend. It can be short, but the extra movement has so many mental health benefits that it is worth taking the time to do.
A few weeks ago, I was riding my bike around Uptown Charlotte because I wanted to get out before I left town. I originally was planning on going on a longer bike ride, but the air quality from the Canadian Wildfires made me rethink my plans. I decided to keep it short, and just ride to Uptown and back. I stopped at the Green, and then I headed to First Ward Park. While I was heading towards the park, I saw some awesome street art that caught my eye. I rode over and found this alley way completely covered in art. Without this art, this alley would just be another dark space in Charlotte, but Luminous Lane lives up to its name. The art that was added to this alley completely lights it up. It took 42 artists to make this amazing space happen. I took several videos and photos of this space. If you would like to check it out for yourself head over to 100 East 4th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina.
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