The Way the Sun Shines
Saturday, July 23rd, 2005"Sunshine after the rain…" - How often have we heard this phrase? Countless… It is in poems, songs and other literary forms. I didn’t think I understood what it "literally" meant until I consciously observed the morning after a rain shower.
The air was still cool. The smell of grass lingered. I couldn’t remember seeing the leaves so vividly green. Sunlight peeked through the empty spaces in between the leaves of the trees, but I "marveled" most in how it was reflected in the droplets of water still on the leaves, practically glistening. It was a simple yet beautiful sight…
I am fascinated with nature. (And the following are my random thoughts… :))
I enjoy feeling the wind as I wonder on how vast the sea or ocean can be when I am atop of a hill.
I wish I had the stamina and determination of a mountaineer so that I may feel how wonderful it is to be surrounded by the clouds and see the glow and the different colors that the sun casts as it rises or goes down.
I marvel at clear, blue and sparkling water with the sea shells and sea creatures completely visible.
I love feeling the mist of water on my face as I travel on open sea.
The thought of walking under the peach or cherry blossoms of peach/cherry trees brings a smile to my face.
I believe it will be wonderful to see and be in the midst of a meadow full of wild flowers with colorful butterflies and little dragonflies fluttering here and there.
I would like spend a quiet afternoon under the shade of a big tree, simply reading or resting or having a picnic.
… In the midst of nature, I feel that everything is all right in the world. The surroundings soothe and comfort. And there is peace that engulfs the heart…