It is interesting to notice what is going on around us, albeit so often we are absorbed in our own thoughts. Or thoughts that someone else has triggered.
As you can see in the picture, there is an empty path, wonderfully dappled with the early evening sunlight. A light that has is ‘heavier’ and has more depth than the strong sunlight at noon.
For once my mind was a little less busy and I noticed just how the light was playing between the trees. How the freshly cut grass was standing upright, and looking lush after a few days of rain. It was one of those moments when all else seemed to have less importance, one of those moments when a pause or space has been created, one of those moments to savour.
Nothing in particular had caused the time to feel as if it had stopped. I had just taken a little time out to walk and be detached from everything else going on in life. It also seemed that forces around me had conspired to make some space too.
As I walked I did wonder what I would discover around the next bend, as it was so uncharacteristically quiet. What insights would capture my attention? The path meandered round following the river I was next to, and all remained quiet and undisturbed. All allowing me to make a deeper discovery of the pleasure of quiet space.
Soon enough the tranquility was broken by a friendly greeting from a passing stranger. But it had left a question floating around in my mind:
- How often do I step out of my own thoughts to just take in the simple pleasure of noticing what nature has in store?
And perhaps:
- When was the last time you were present in the moment?
Hmm, interesting!
My best wishes,
Peter
