Somewhere between childhood and maturity we discard the sense of wonder at the beauty around us, long taken for granted. We become jaded, afraid to love and be hurt.
We become wise and cautious. We learn to be careful. We have been hurt too many times to count. We choose safety, but somewhere in the tangle of our lives we lose the marvel surrounding us in each sunset, flower, bird, butterfly and crawling insect. When I was a child I studied everything around me.....rocks, turtles, chipmunks, salamanders, night crawlers, trees. I watched them closely, at times touched them, held them and admired them.
Children observe and listen to all around them. As we mature we tend to listen less and spout our views. There is much to be said for acquiring wisdom, but in the process, let us never lose our sense of amazement in the world around us. Let us listen, behold, and age with grace and a dogged belief in miracles.
Well said, Mary. In a world where technology, media, and sensationalism takes over our minds, if we go back to basics, to listening, and to react accordingly, many of our problems will lessen. The reason for the beauty of people and land is immeasurable. Focusing on what we can learn from our neighbors, our families, and our neighborhood would create a better place not only to live, but also to rely. I enjoyed your article fully. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your perceptive comments.
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