In the middle of a recent busy morning I took a break – a stroll through a large neighboring graveyard. Ruminating on my whelming workload I was completely caught up in ‘she said this and now I have to do that and then they will act out there and I’ll be damned if…’ My brain spun as I walked furiously, letting my body work out the stress. With my eyes on the ground I stopped before a faded red silk rose that had blown from a grave and looked up. I was surrounded by planted people! It hit me: here I am healthy, strong, vital, and fully functional. I am capable of making endless choices, and I chose to go grousing in a graveyard. Among those who had no more choice!
I felt appalled at my lack of grace. Replacing the rose with an apology I slowly resumed my walk with more attention to my surroundings. As I absorbed the passing grave markers – respectfully noting dates, ages, and relationships I stopped in my tracks as I found myself before a series of very small graves, heavily decorated with stone angels. The children’s section. Folks who didn’t even get a chance to experience the range of a human life. I took a few deep, shuddering breaths as my mind purged itself of worldly concerns.
I sent out a silent prayer for the children and felt immense gratitude to have the choice to dwell on these now piddling problems. Leaving the graveyard I felt the sun on my shoulders, the breeze in my hair, and a new lightness in my heart.
Badmoon
November 2, 2010
A poignant moment of experiencing the exultation of being in the present moment…a heightened awareness of Real Life’s abundance…a grateful
appreciation for the good surrounding you…an example taught, how to turn a not so comfortable moment into a prayer of heartfelt selfless love.
I love you Sheri! Thank you!
Badmoon
Sheri
November 2, 2010
Thank YOU, Badmoon – your words read like poetry!
feelin’ the love,
Sheri