Have you ever looked out the window in complete and utter dismay? When you’re not really looking, but thinking?
Most of us experience this often. Busy lives with brains so full of data and memories create a reality in which we don’t even notice the sky, the weather, the buildings, people, or trees. We might have been perceiving the view, but in a limited way.
True perception is more than sensory awareness…it is an inner knowing. Intuitive. Complete stillness and peace. I try to stay grounded and grateful and focus on having a positive outlook. How we reflect upon our lives is so important, not only to ourselves, but to others. Being present, staying active, and connecting are vital components to our well-being.
I recalled yesterday’s stroll through the park. The sun warmed my back, a light breeze tousled my hair, distant birds cawed and cooed, and a squirrel streaked across my path, causing me to wobble and laugh at his antics. A perfect day! My senses were on alert, aching to experience this beauty. Something glimmering in the sunlight caught my eye. I reached down and snatched up a small, quartz-like rock strewn with color. A gift! I placed it carefully in my bag and sat down on the park bench to rest a bit. Was this rock chunk part of something bigger? Was I? In the grand scheme of things, I knew the answer, but looking up at the immense treetops, I suddenly felt rather small and alone.
A teenage boy walked past with his dog on a long leash. Earbuds in place, the boy half-ran, half-walked his excitable dog. The birds sang sweetly; he never heard them. Three adolescent girls chatting and giggling on their iPhones sauntered by, completely absorbed and crushing a few dainty buttercups hoping to be admired. A young mother dressed in a jogging suit pushed her baby stroller at a fast clip. Smiling, I managed a quick wave to the baby, who smiled back. I no longer felt invisible. Walking back to my car, I narrowly missed being run over by a boy on his bike with a horn that barely squeaked. Most of the morning walkers I viewed seemed distracted or hurried. I felt unsettled.
I remember driving home on the freeway and feeling the angst of other drivers. Speeding, being rude, cutting me off to arrive at the traffic light three seconds before everyone else. My beautiful morning was now only a memory. Arriving home, I made fresh coffee and turned on the TV. News of weather disasters, accidents, political unrest, disclosures, and endless prescription ads bombarded me. I turned it off, needing to ground myself and reflect.
This morning, I placed my beautiful rock on my nightstand. Tonight, under the lamplight, it will remind me of the many gifts we are given each day, the wonderful blessings that we may take for granted or may not even recognize. It is important to become more aware of the world around us. Now each morning, I will move through the house carefully opening the blinds in every room as though each window presented a different slant on the world. A different viewpoint. Perhaps a new perspective. I waved to my new neighbors from my kitchen window. Time to make cookies! We need to trust our intuition, our inner knowing, and help people to recognize how special and infinite they are. We need to reflect upon others who may be sad, lonely, or desperate. Eye contact, a smile, and a kind gesture can connect people and enable them to feel valued. Soul awareness is growing all over the world. Life is short and sometimes cruel and difficult, but we have the power within to help change things for the better. We need to show more gratitude for our incredible Earth home and increase our understanding of each other and Nature with true reverence and clarity.
When we can all come together, our brilliant Lights will change the world. When we can perceive the essence and presence of ourselves, each other, and our Creator, then we will know LOVE.
Article by Suzanne Gene Courtney
Suzanne Gene (Davis) Courtney moved to Austin, TX, in 2015 after teaching in the elementary grades for over 30 years. She lives near two of her children and grandchildren. Her oldest son passed away suddenly at the age of twenty-five on the Big Island of Hawaii. Dealing with profound grief, she began to write. To date, she has authored six books, four of which deal with grief, loss, and hope. Her books have won awards, with Heaven Held: An Angelic Account of Children in Transition being named Best Spiritual Nonfiction for 2018 by the Texas Authors Association.
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