Reflection Time

[Guest guest]

During my weekend I had some time to reflect and thought I would

share my thoughts.

As I sat on a bench, listening to the breeze gently blow the leaves

on the trees above my head I became aware for the first time in

months of the quietness that surrounded me. I had forgotten what it

was like to feel the wind on my shoulders, the sounds of birds

chattering and dogs barking in the distance. It was an amazing

feeling to let my mind wander, with no particular thoughts of

discontent of any kind. It was also amazing to realize that this

quietness and peacefulness was what I was missing in my daily

living.

We become so accustomed to the buzzing of a computer, the hammering

of new homes, the screeching of tires turning corners, the honking

of horns, the loud engine of a tractor mowing the lawn and weed

eaters chomping on ragweed.

It was as if time was standing still. It was as if GOD was allowing

me the chance to see nature in its purest form, the smells of

boxwood, the crunching of leaves underneath my feet, and the

delicate hum of a hummingbird. This is what I am missing.

Today, as my children are joyfully and exuberantly playing with

their toys, as my neighbor hauls out his tractor, or the bulldozers

yet dig another road for a new home - I'm able to deal with these

noises much better. As I watch my youngest take only two bites of

salami and cream cheese for lunch, or my oldest whine because he

wants water instead of milk.......I'm able to deal with their

behaviors much better. The peacefulness that still resides within

helps me cope with the goings on of yet another typical day. And,

I'm a much better person because of it.

Let's remember to be good to ourselves. Let's remember to put aside

our worries, our fears, our concerns, our daily issues to take care

of ourselves. Let's remember to enjoy the beauty and calmness of

nature and seek the peace that will all help us deal with our daily

lives.

I'm going to remember and cherish each of those peacefull moments -

no matter how brief - and if not, hopefully someone will remind me!

- H