Beloved,
This morning I awoke to the most beautiful sight. Usually
there is a lot of activity either on the lake or at the bird
feeders but this morning, everything was still, even the
clouds. It had snowed last night, about 3 inches, it was
the light fluffy snow that you can get rid of on your deck
or stoop with a broom.
As I looked out over the lake, I suddenly realized that there
was pink in the sky. I focused on what I was seeing and there
were dark clouds everywhere but to the left the sky was white
not blue. In front of me was a “pink” sky with dark clouds, some
looked like rockets, you know the long cylinder type of clouds.
Suddenly I noticed that the clouds had an aura of pink like
someone had outlined them in pink. The lake was white
with snow, that was on the bottom of the view, then the
mountains were brown with some white mixed in, then
above both was the sky which was an array of pink
interspersed with black clouds with a thin pink lining.
You have heard of the the clouds with a silver lining, well these
were clouds with a pink lining which was absolutely breathtaking.
I was mesmerized as I watched the pink outline grow deeper and
deeper until the black cloud was gone just like it evaporated. I
could just imagine an artist trying to capture what was right in
front of me.
I sank into a zone where I just loved and appreciated each
moment of the scenario in front of me and the changes that
were taking place. I dared not leave to do my regular
meditation as each moment was so unique and I know
that Mother Nature changes what she is painting at a
moment’s notice.
It is funny that I have never noticed that happening before
and I have been here 15 years. Perhaps I have been so
focused on the water that I never paid attention to another
gift I am being given. I know the pink color was
a reflection of the rising sun BUT I never see the sun rising
as it is behind houses and trees. It was amazing to see
the huge sky enveloped when I could not see the sun but
I was given the gift anyway of appreciating the sunrise.
Life is like that, isn’t it? You are so focused on one aspect
of your life that the other miracles are happening right
around you but you don’t even notice. This is a reminder
to be open in EVERY moment and I am consciously
playing with that project of my life. I want to live EACH
moment even if it is bringing me something I don’t particularly
like or prefer. I am given only this moment at this moment
of time and I am choosing to live in the NOW. I am like
a child that does not want to miss anything. I have been
asleep long enough just like Rip Van Winkle and I don’t
look good in a beard.
WHAT MIRACLE ARE YOU MISSING RIGHT NOW?
The courage of this man to enjoy the moment he was
given has gifted him in ways he could never expect.
What an example he is to me while I create my habit
of being in the moment.
This video shows a once in a lifetime experience
http://www.wimp.com/
A dear friend of mine, Cathy Olsen sent me this video
which is another confirmation to live in each moment.
Lee Harris Message:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJJ_AM5C4ns
I even have a daily prayer which is:
I choose to serve LOVE in every moment.
Love and Light
Mary Grace
www.TheWoundedChalice.com
www.IAmMaryGrace.com
PO Box 403
Wales, MA 01081, USA
413-245-3977