The above photos of a Moth, Dragonflies and Butterflies on a rainy day in our garden brought an awareness of how they too waited for their outing during the in between dry interval. They live well adapting to the hostile weather conditions.
An ant crawling from the nine o'clock position, over to the rose flower was a sign of the uninterrupted rhythm in nature even on rainy days.
I find this as an inspiring and comforting sight! Some seasons in our lives would have a constraining effect upon us. Anna and I are in one such season when the domestic helpers are not able to come due to their illness. That places more responsibilities upon us for the upkeep of the garden and attending to the daily chores.
The sight of these flowers in the garden and movements of dragon flies and butterflies in the garden helped us to focus on what is present! What is missing is what preoccupied us for a while. But what is present and vibrant gives enough cheer and provides continuity of hope.
That shifts the focus to staying content and grateful!
The cloud of disappointment is what each of us has to face during the transitions in life! A stanza of a hymn came to my mind while wanting to transcend the difficulties of the season:
"... All Thy works with joy surround Thee,
Earth ad heaven reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee
Centre of unbroken praise,
Field and Forest, vale and mountain,
Flowery meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing mountain,
Call us to rejoice in Thee.." (Henry Van Dyke, Joyful, joyful we adore)
The garden and its beings sing the chorus of praise and hope, which is beginning to resonate within as I reflect and wait!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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