Life is about little things I like to think about problems, questions flow through my mind, about suffering and joy and life and death, sometimes even my own ending whenever that will come. Still, it is really about little things our lives that speed by so fast, a cup of coffee in the morning, or a drink of water when very thirsty, meals with friends, our families, and walks alone under the moon, or in the rain and when no one is looking running and splashing like a child. We have deep inner lives, sometimes haunted by the past, as well as thoughts deep and lovely, memories both hard and soft, and wounds that need healing, for they can itch and hurt, Then as the years go by, little by little, we learn to let go and accept change, bodies stiff and more pain no doubt, yet if the hearts true meaning sought there is a joy that was not there before. A peace of a more quiet nature and peaceful, that if rooted in our true nature will weather all of life's storms. We learn to see others and love them, beyond their foibles and weaknesses to something deeper that can come through if we stay in touch with the little things. Our deepest longing is to be seen and loved, also perhaps for many their greatest fear, pulling the soul this way and that until hopefully, humility gained and we seek truly what the heart most desires. Christ Jesus, God’s love make flesh, that can touch our hearts true longing and without fear, we can open up to what was always there, our soul’s nakedness before God’s infinite unconditional loving gaze.
Still, it is really about little things our lives that speed by so fast, a cup of coffee in the morning, or a drink of water when very thirsty, meals with friends, our families, and walks alone under the moon, or in the rain and when no one is looking running and splashing like a child. ....... A peace of a more quiet nature and peaceful, that if rooted in our true nature will weather all of life's storms. How those lines fall straight and deeply into my heart today. Thank you!
Thank you Mark, this reminds me of a time not long ago when I was so sickened by my illness that even a single small act during the day was all that I could do to convey my love toward my family. It drove home for me the importance of not overlooking the small things that happen during our days that are so rich and full of meaning. That I must make a conscious effort to draw these things into my mind so that I can honor them. I take much for granted each and every day. When we are stripped bare of all our pride we see things anew.
Now that I'm pushing "Three Score & Ten" and watching global events unfold ... my advise, besides prayer & preparation, would be: Never pass up the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant moment or a pretty day ... especially with ones close to you! GOD SAVE ALL HERE!!
