As I watched this bud of hibiscus, I was fascinated by its readiness to open any time! To be open is a calling and an occasion for self disclosure.
The next morning, lo and behold, it was fully open and ready to give away its fragrance and honey!
Flowers are fragile, but fragrant and fresh to look at!
That is why flowers are special!
However, what occurred to me on seeing the transition of a bud to a flower is the naturalness with which it happened without any labour or effort!
All transformation that generates a momentum to be self-giving is spontaneous and begins from within!
It was following this morning sight that I went for a meeting with resident doctors, who asked me a searching question, 'how can doctors be always be self-giving!'
Dr. V.K Henry, who gave a life term of service at the Christian Hospital, Bissamcuttack entered his eternal rest yesterday. He was an outstanding surgeon, gracious mentor, efficient planner and a pioneer in rural medical work. He made that hospital to be a welcome place for the tribal community!
Dr Henry, referring to the self-giving call once told me that, 'often we give only a fraction of what we have been given. So let us give away as much as we can freely and joyfully'.
That is what the flower did even at the risk of being plucked away!
M.C.Mathew (text and photo)
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