We miss so much in the activities of life.
Failing to live in the moment we routinely
pass by the poignant events
of birth, and the miracle reveal
of change like this bulb
opening to release the promise of blooms.
This tiny mushroom looks almost surreal
with the backdrop of green.
The delicacy and intricacy
is missed and totally
unappreciated by
the determined walker on task.
This wild plume looks
almost alien
resonating the comical
fringe of a muppet’s
eyelashes.
There lurks inside us all
a child that
yearns to see as for the first time:
to have jaw dropping,
screaming with delight,
giggle ’til I drop
discoveries.
To see everything with new eyes.
To think:
This is beautiful.
This is really cool.
This is a miracle.
I am so blessed in this moment
to see this.
Now.
Savor the moment.
Feel the breeze on your skin.
Close your eyes.
What do you hear?
An airplane?
Cars?
Wind in the trees?
Birds?
Take a deep breath through your nose.
Feel your lungs expand.
Feel the air at the back of your throat.
What do you smell?
Flowers?
Cooking?
Earthy damp soil?
We are not promised the next breath yet
we fail to experience
the very breath
and all that shares
the time it takes
to transpire.
We consume our moments with
living in the past or
anticipating our futures
with hope or fear
while the moment that is real–
here and now– goes
totally unappreciated and
not truly lived
at all.
We long for significance
but we surround ourselves with
activities, noise, and
mind numbing routine.
What does it take
to live in the moment?
Isn’t it time?
Incredibly beautiful photos and thoughts.
Thank you so much Lois. You are very gracious.
“We long for significance
but we surround ourselves with
activities, noise, and
mind numbing routine.”
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
Thank you Kate. Its so satisfying to hit on a thought that resonates with our experiences and creates a shared journey!
I simply adore this 🙂
Awe, thats so nice! Thanks!
I love your photos. I like your comment you made on Simple Tom’s blog. I commented on there under the name of Breezy. Our thoughts are much the same. Glad for that.
Thank you Wendy! I’m warmed that you like my photos and its really great to find a kindred spirit (as Ann Shirley would say) 🙂
I could not, for some reason, reply to your email. If I could, I could not figure it out. They change those things so often. I would like to make a conact with you. I am sorry you could not get to my blog. Not sure why that would be. you must have found me on Face Book so you can friend me there and write a message. Maybe you did that. I tried to find you but couldn’t do that either. So my blog is http://www.wendykleker.wordpress.com Try it again and hopefully it will work. Hope to make connection.
Here I am again. I just tried clicking on my address and it took me right to my blog, so try it again. I wanted to tell you, I like photography too and writing, as you’ll see from my blog. I love my dogs too. Thanks for your comment about Happy, my dog. He is something. I have another dog, Doti, her pics are in my albums on FB. She’s an English Setter upland-bird hunting dog. I do enjoy your photos. I am also a grandma of two, 10 and 5. The are awesome! And I love my Jesus!
You are delightful! I look forward to getting better acquainted with you. 🙂
Love the photos..but may I make a little formatting suggestion…You are NOT “Just another WordPress.com site” … On mine, I am “Ivegotconfidence, Have Confidence In God”…Perhaps you could be JanJoy52, Observations of a Spectacular Life…or something equally as wonderful..just a tho’t.. Again, thank you for using your wonderful God given talents to bless us all!
You are quite adorabe, Barbara! I can see we will be very good for each other!!!
Wild plume: aliens and muppets – my favorite. Your writing and photos are infused with the peace and joy that you exude. Thanks for the breath of fresh air in my day, my friend. I hope yours is a beautiful one and you and your love enjoy this Valentine’s Day together. AND, your grand baby is stunningly beautiful and releases joy as well!
We are kindred spirits Cheryl! Kids looking for fun, discovery and a good laugh. Thanks for taking the time to be so encouraging!
Very thoughtful post. I realized several years ago, when I was diagnosed with cancer, how precious is the miracle of opening our eyes each morning to see the sun, how rare and wonderful it is to see dandelion seeds blowing in the breeze, the touch of those we love. When I was healed, I posted a handwritten note on my computer – Life is Now –
Each and every minute of our lives is a challenge to choose where to fix our eyes. Hebrews 12 says to fix our eyes on the Author and Perfector of faith who for the joy set before Him endured the cross. I need this reminder too. Why do we have to keep needing to be reminded give thanks and live in awe and amazing joy and wonder now? According to my pastor it is because we leak. We need a constant refilling of the Holy Spirit and a fresh look into God’s face and His sweet word. I am so blessed that you are open and willing to share your journey with cancer. I had breast cancer too. It all seemed so unreal and almost surreal throughout. I guess we go into shock mode and disbelief but through it all I had no doubt God was for me. Loved me. Would never abandon me and He would make it ok in the end. And He continues to do just that. Isn’t He so good?!!
Yes, He is. He was truly my strength through the whole ordeal. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer – the killer. The PA who did my routine PAP was super conscientious and went up higher than normal. He found the cancer at ground zero….I had several scans and tests. the day of the surgery, some folk from my church, husband and mom were waiting. They said when the MD came out, he had the oddest look on his face. They immediately became fearful. he told them, I don’t know how to tell you and I don’t understand myself when we went in, the tumor had shrunk to the size of a grape and all the “dirty” lymph glands were clean. I went ahead and completed the surgery to be secure. I just don’t understand. Well, everybody there whooped and praised – they knew, they understood. I am so very grateful and know what a miracle I am. I don’t have to be reminded, but I like the note on my computer. People ask me about it and I tell them. I have no words to express my praise, but God can read my heart.
Awesome testimony! God is so good!!!!
So true and well said. Many of the yoga practices teach this, and I am always reminding myself of this most basic but forgotten truth. It is nice to have such beautiful pictures to accompany this wisdom.
Thank you for your kind remarks. I love you kindred spirit. We are surrounded by so many beautiful and amazing things. Each breath is a great gift and gratitude is the spice of life.
Thank you!