17 June, 2015

The sense of wonder!


Anna and I noticed this Cactus plant with several new shoots with flowers, growing in the wild in the Brookland guest house compound at Connoor. We knew about this phase of the growth of the Cactus plants, but was seeing such a sight for the first time, two years back.

The Cacti plants give these new shoots infrequently, which make this even more special. 

However one has to wait tentatively and patiently for the season! The season of plenty is worth waiting for because it has many surprises.

As I receive pictures of Eathan everyday I am in for a surprise. He is exploring, observing, socialising, communicating, reacting and experiencing. In all of these, at seven months of age, he conveys a sense of wonder, appreciation and amazement.

He is a lesson for me to stay in awe and wonder at many silent things in nature, which is for us to richly enjoy.

On my walk this morning, a male Robin was on the centre of the road, least disturbed by some of the morning walkers, presenting itself for us to have a glimpse of the beauty that abides in a small bird!

Staying in  sense of wonder is therapeutic to our soul!

M.C.Mathew(text and picture)

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