A view though the window!

I take time in between to look out through the window to the rear side of the building, where I sit to welcome children and families for consultation. 

The above was the sight of the backyard on Saturday.

I watched this builder laying the pavement from the morning. At the evening he had completed about 25 feet long pavement with these bricks. He placed them one by one ensuring the alignment. 

The tree that gave his shadow for a while was a mango tree with bunches of raw mangoes hanging in the tree. That tree might have a long story of existence there, considering that the tree is about thirty meters tall. 

That brought back memories of planting and building, both of which bring benefits to others in the future. The one who planted would not have been able to imagine the picture of the tall tree that would spring from a sapling. 

This builder would not be able to guess the comfortable walk the paved walkway would provide to hundreds of pedestrians in the years to come.

This is self giving not knowing the outcome! The reward for self giving is not available to a planter or builder. What both of those people did was far larger than their job to earn a livelihood. They were providers of wellness to others, although majority of them would receive the goodwill without even remembering to think of those who provided the facility.  

How are we to remember the providers and builders !

Most of us remember birthdays and wedding anniversaries of at least some of our friends. That is one way of grateful acknowledgement of memories and experiences. 

Another way that I notice in some others is the habit of remembering others who live win difficult circumstances. They might not have family, friends or neighbours who reach out to them in the special circumstances of their need. 

What if we notice others who appear to be lonely and bring s uprise to them! A person whom I was not in touch with for a long time sent me a message the other day! It brought immense joy and encouragement!

To notice who are silent providers and builders and remain unknown is a sign that we remember others who bring wellness to others!

M.C.Mathew(text and photo)