Life More Abundant

It rained a lot this morning
But the skies had cleared by the time I came outside.
The radio weatherman reported that the showers were gone for the day;
That the sun was out and – Watch out! Be careful! –
The winds would be picking up as the day went on.

I made my way to my bench in my park
And sat down to do my neck exercises
(With Fred Hammond playing in my earphones).
Now picture. My bench is at the edge of a concrete clearing
Among many tall and beautiful trees in my park.
When I look straight up (think neck exercise), I see
A big circle of blue sky surrounded by the tip-tops of trees.
When I look more forward at the tops of the trees
Across the clearing and in front of me, I see
More of the trees
Against a moving backdrop of white clouds
Quickly drifting across the quietly blue sky.
Then, suddenly, the wind picks up!
And the trees begin to sway and rustle and flicker and dance.

People, I can do nothing short of BASK!
Oh, the PRESENCE!!
In that clearing, looking up at beautiful sky
As trees bend over me in what seem like
Protective postures, I know that
“This is the day that the Lord hath made”
For ME!

How. Fun. Was. That!!!!!