Whisper of Time

 

"The clearest way into the Universe is through

a forest wilderness."

John Muir

While I watched a tiny yellow finch at the bird feeder, I wondered if it yearned to be a rich red cardinal singing boldly or a handsome hawk floating across the blue cloudless sky.  Observing all of the lovely flowers in the yard, I wondered if the purple Iris with its tall stem notices the Lily of the Valley below with tiny delicate bell flowers offering a light fragrance?

As the porch swing gently swayed, my eyes closed and I envisioned myself walking through a forest filled with a multitude of living things.  Every plant and animal offered purpose to the landscape without distracting from the uniqueness of each other.

I opened my eyes realizing this is exactly how I want to live my life.  I want to be present and purposeful without harm nor threat to any one or thing.  I craved the sense of freedom and independence envisioned in my day dream forest with the sense of belonging to the whole.  Blocking out the busy world, I felt peace within my soul.