Down in the edge of the woods a grapevine swings back and forth in the dappled sunlight. Two squirrels, young ones, spend time swinging on the vine, chasing each other up and down and crossing from tree to tree.
Their obvious joy in simply being alive in good to watch. We seldom do anything with great joy. Most of us are animated only when it serves a purpose - not a genuine enthusiasm.
We are too full of ifs and oughts to find a reason to rejoice. Sometimes a change can jar us into awareness of life, and that life is intended to be much simpler than what we make it.
Now we are in a season of mellow breezes and a slower pace. If only we can move out of fear and be able to enjoy life minute by minute.
"Your Children wish to refresh your memory. They think you have forgotten the promises made them." - Chiefs and Warriors, Ottawan and Chippewas
Their obvious joy in simply being alive in good to watch. We seldom do anything with great joy. Most of us are animated only when it serves a purpose - not a genuine enthusiasm.
We are too full of ifs and oughts to find a reason to rejoice. Sometimes a change can jar us into awareness of life, and that life is intended to be much simpler than what we make it.
Now we are in a season of mellow breezes and a slower pace. If only we can move out of fear and be able to enjoy life minute by minute.
"Your Children wish to refresh your memory. They think you have forgotten the promises made them." - Chiefs and Warriors, Ottawan and Chippewas
1 comment:
Priceless Sarah. Thank you.
Aunt Debbi.
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