The Ixora plant in our garden is in full bloom. The plant is now ten years old and is one of the first plants we planted when we came to live in our cottage 2012.
It is the plant that does not need lot of attention. Fortunately insects and pests do not invade the plant!
The plant itself is sturdy and endures adverse climates. It blooms a few times in a year. The sunbirds come to feed on the nectar. It is present for others!
Presence for others!
It is a theme that has appeared in my thoughts a few times recently.
Th silent dilemma, strains, and sorrow people carry may not be known even to familiar people around them.
There are more people who are hurt, disappointed or burdened by demands of life unlike in the past. Life is lived in the theatre of many demands and pressures. A doctor who was trying to get into a post graduate training for three years did not find his turn this time. His sorrow was profound.
To think that every other person we meet, has a silent sorrowful experience that he or she lives with is disturbing.
And yet, we can bear the burdens of others in a gentle and uplifting way.
I needed help to fix the mudflap of the car that was hanging. I reached the garage when it was closing. The mechanic was coming towards the exit gate to leave. Seeing me he offered to fix it. I met him for the first time. It was dark and he needed to sue his mobile phone light to fix it. He was present with a helping attitude.
Being present and becoming present to others, give us an opportunity to care and befriend!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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