Musing...
“Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud.” Maya Angelou
Charise’s Turn:
On a sunny, seasonable day last week (no snow, rain, sleet, freezing temperatures), my husband and I opted to leave our home offices and take a walk. We made our way to the Capital Crescent Trail, which was originally a railway track. The funny thing is, we walked that actual track when we first met, as teenagers. It was easy to do, since the trains had stopped running. Now a paved walking/biking trail, there is still a tunnel with “duck ins” designed for pedestrians to step back from passing trains. And there’s a glorious echo of voice if you choose to sing or shout when you’re in the tunnel. Last week we spotted a tiny Buddha and singing bowl in one "duck-in" alcove. Someone had created a sacred space there, a place to pause, to play the singing bowl.
Anyone can pass by the alcove and miss seeing what is there; and anyone can take the items away. Whoever placed them there is unconcerned about these possibilities. That person wants to offer a sense of peace, of buddha nature. And when we are focused on getting to the light at the end of the tunnel, it’s so helpful when someone directs our attention to the light of compassion at the point where we are.
“Thoughtfulness is the beginning of great sanctity.” Mother Teresa
Get Fired Up:
What can you offer to others to bring more light, more peace during dark times?
Be ready to receive the gifts of compassion that others offer you.
