EMBRACING LIFE

EMBRACING LIFE 

Did you ever experience that one perfect moment in time when everything good and worthy is possible? I have felt this way more than once. The most recent occurrence was several weeks ago.

Most early mornings I go to the pool to exercise. At this time, I have the pool to myself. The pool is located behind our clubhouse. Under the overhang at the back of the clubhouse is a rear entrance fronted by two wrought iron rockers separated by a small table. On this particular day, as I rounded the corner, I was surprised to see the rocker nearest to me empty and gently rocking back and forth. The other rocker was quite still. The weather was sunny, quiet, and calm. No one passed by me. The back door is always locked, so no one could have entered there. I concluded that my beloved mom, Grandma Grace, had been waiting for me. I could feel her gentle presence as I have before.

The water was warm and inviting. I was at peace. A copse borders two sides of the pool. Various birds, small animals, and frogs call it home. This lovely Carolina morning was replete with birds filling the air with singing and chattering. While a lone woodpecker drilled into a tree, the Carolina Wrens’s distinctive teakettle-teakettle sound competed for an audience. For such a tiny bird, it could belt out a song. Within this cacophonous chorus, I could hear the cicadas love song serenade and the frogs mating calls. All were 'oh so busy' this morning. 

As if my morning wasn’t idyllic enough, a bluebird flew down to perch on a post just feet away. This is a rare treat as the bluebird population decreased an estimated 90% over the years. It has been said that bluebirds are associated with spiritual joy and contentment. On that auspicious day, I was the fortunate recipient of all that is good and worthy.

Grandma Meg 

  Live simply.

Speak gently.

Love unconditionally.