Last night a hard rain in the late afternoon cooled things off considerably, and we awoke this morning to a clear blue sky, cool air, and the prospect of an extraordinary July day. 9:00 a.m and it's only 62'. The city maintains a green that is unusual for this time of year, thanks to our cool summer thus far. Yes, the weeds are flourishing, too, but it is all so lovely that I just can't seem to find a reason to care! Music about my good God pours from my stereo, I wash dishes, I look out the window and have to smile at the leaves twisting in the faint breeze, shining against the sky like tiny pieces of stained glass.
Life is hard. We all agree on that. There are more challenges than any of us would like, more hard times, more sorrow, more struggle. But on a day like today, it all seems to fall into place and the hard stuff, albeit still present, is pushed to the side for just a few moments and I can look at the beautiful world with a clear heart, clear vision, and a strong sense of the good and benevolent.
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