Today as I walked in the rain although I didn’t see any people, I came across this fascinating site. The photo on the left shows what appears to be several rocks on the sidewalk. However, upon closer inspection, as the photo on the right shows, the rain invited several snail “block parties”. It seemed as if the snails young and old, large and small, were celebrating that nobody else was on the sidewalk. This scenario repeated itself for block after block.
I thought about the pace of a snail and the pace of the cars whizzing by me. I wondered if any of the people in the cars that passed me were aware of what was happening on the sidewalk.
I was happy that I had made the decision to walk in the rain. I was glad to come across several scenes like the one in the picture above. It was lovely to see the rain drops sitting in the blooming flowers, and to think of the parched earth getting a sip of water. I felt like the experience of being with nature instead of resisting her gave me a sense of ease…peace, if you will.
And, I felt lucky to be.
Talking with you yesterday – despite all the interruptions – was something I really needed. You sounded so peaceful and ‘light’ and I realized that I have allowed my life to become any-thing but peaceful. The chaos and drama that sometimes surrounds me is something I have allowed to be in my life. So I have decided to put a bubble around me and surround myself with calm. I realize I need to speak less and hear more. There is such peace in just doing that – or not doing! I’ve read your posts and one that struck me was the instance in which a gentleman stated that being loving in the face of adversity is being peaceful. You are bringing peace, not only to the people you meet on your walk, but also to those of us who may be hundreds of mile away.
I am so grateful to have you in my life. I, and my garden, miss you!
Walk in peace.
Hugs, Maggie
Maggie, thank you for your words. Your presence in my life has been and continues to be a real joy. I am honored to call you friend.
The rain loved your appreciation.
Oooh! I love this day’s photos and thoughts of the different pace of life for each of the Earth’s creatures. Thank you!
You’re welcome…cool, isn’t it?