Pause and Delight
Listening. Taking pause. Not always descriptive of our days. However, it is in The Pause of each day that we are able to truly listen.
Most of the people I know, myself included, take each day at a steady jog. Running just fast enough to keep up with their schedule but not fast enough to feel satisfied, nor slow enough to enjoy the view. And just forget about stopping! Or rest!
And yet we wonder why we feel so confused or at best, harried or discontented.
This is a tree of many years on the west side of my acreage. With the month of November moving along, I became concerned that this beautiful and garden-protector (from the hot summer rays of sun) would not glow with color this Autumn. It drapes over a corner of one of my large gardens, as it frames that area of my backyard from its post on the other side of the fence.
The other day — at almost sunset — I drove up my driveway and I realized that my concerns weren't valid. I gazed upon this tree in all its glory! Because during this time of year, the rays of the sun shine parallel with this tree. As the sun appears to set itself down along the horizon, the angle of its light upon the golden leaves of this majestic tree creates a soft glow.
So, what does this beautiful tree have to do with "Pause and Delight" and thus, this post?
Seeing it on that day reminded me to pause and to delight in God's Creation. (And realize that grabbing one's camera and capturing beautiful images of a tree in its glory is more important than groceries — including the ice cream! — waiting in the van to be carried into the house!) And to celebrate "all things in God's time" ...
Use my unlimited stores for your needs and those of others. You will love the consciousness of My Presence when you hear no voice. Cultivate silence I speak in silences, a soft wind can convey my meaning to the heart. ~Two Listeners
