Opening of a Rose!

Be comforted by the fact that,

even when you blink,

the sun does not stop shining,

the birds do not stop singing,

and the flowers do not stop opening.

THE BOOK OF AWAKENING

by Mark Nepo

It is a lovely morning and I find myself seated in the old white wicker rocker in the back yard.  The sun is out, and there is an ever so gentle breeze that dances across my face.  I have watered my plants and sit journaling trying to be inspired.  The birds are so loudly chirping, I set my pen down as though my attention is mandated for the songfest happening by the feeders.

Sometimes while trying to pay attention, I defeat my purpose.  My focus is too narrow and I miss the bigger picture, such as the birds singing over by the feeder or the beautiful blue sky with floating white clouds.  Taking conscious note of all of these things connects me to life, rather than separating.

I am reminded that just because my eyes may close, my heart may slam shut, and I neglect to be present does not mean that Spirit isn't surrounding me, that magic is not in the making, and that lessons and gifts aren't patiently waiting.  Just because I choose to feel alone, does not mean that I am alone.

It simply means I have permitted my ego to take control rather than allowing Spirit to guide.

There are moments when Spirit spontaneously becomes present in my life, actually startling me.  One day I was sitting in my room allowing my self to feel alone when an old wooden Madonna music box began to play.  It stopped as suddenly as it began, but it reminded me that even though my eyes were closed

it did not mean that love was not surrounding me.

The Universe wants to please us and to support our desires.  So if you are constantly pessimistic, you will be supplied accordingly.  If we wake up thinking we will have a bad day, that's what we will have.

Whether we process life through observing patterns, cycles, or simply catching glimpses of Divine, we must remain steadfast.  Our awareness must be at all times and not just one morning per week or when we happen to think of it.  We must liken our selves to the gentle opening of the rose, readily prepared to pull the sun shine deeply within at any given moment!