The View, The Vision, and the Pause That Made Me See It
Today’s movement wasn’t about miles or speed, it turned out to be about appreciation.
Even on a foggy day, can you believe the sight?
We visited the Mulholland Scenic Overlook, one of LA’s hidden-in-plain-sight gems. Even under a grey sky and soft fog, the view was powerful.
There’s something grounding about standing above the city , especially this city, and remembering that it was all built from someone’s vision. William Mulholland, LA’s early engineer, didn’t just build infrastructure, he built legacy. It hit me standing there that this is what Mulholland did. And it’s what Franklin believed in too: “Be useful. Build something that lasts. Even in the fog.'“
Being there reminded me:
We all have something to contribute to the world that can last.
I took in the city slowly, letting my eyes settle. And then I saw it, the Hollywood sign, tucked into the fog. I almost missed it. And that hit me hard.
Sometimes in life, we’re moving through our day, doing the work, showing up… and we miss the magic that’s right there. All it takes is a moment. A double take. A pause.
Don’t move so fast that you forget to see the thing you’re actually aiming for.
This wasn’t a hike. It was a reminder. The city is still here. The dream is still possible. And the vision, yours, mine, anyone’s, it matters. And you never know what lasting impact your vision may have, so keep at it. No limits.
We almost missed the sign. But we didn’t. And that’s the whole point.
