Sitting
next to you,
Thinking back at the stories of our lives
We laugh
We play
We dream
And we would sometimes cry.
I would always listen to your singing soul
And sing the song we always sang together
The music of our hearts unfolds in its beauty
To whisper the words of loving you
- James N.
This was actually a short poem I wrote three years ago after looking out the window at how the song sparrows flew so freely under the warming summer weather. It reminds me of a different poem I read about how a song sparrow is able to land on a little twig because it doesn't take much to hold its weight. Its dream also rest upon the small extension. If it never let its dream land, it will not gain enough strength for the long flight ahead. And all it takes is a little twig to hold that great dream.
Nature is just so amazing especially how the little details could teach us so much. I could stare outside my window all day and would still be in awe at every moment. Life is just so special and I think in today's world, we move too quickly to even catch a glimpse about the things around us. I sometimes just like to sit somewhere quiet and cherish the beauty that surrounds me.
That’s why during the 40 days of Lent, I like to reflect on the things that happened in the past year. Sometimes I am too distracted by the noise of the world that builds in me and it clutters my life that I can’t hear God. I forgot how silence can be golden, and how being there for someone in sharing empty words, listening, and having the compassionate presence can go a long way.
Life gets overwhelming and we often look pass all the wonderful things we take for granted and fail to acknowledge or appreciate their existence. For this year’s Lent, I invite you to take time and cherish those little things, to rediscover the books, movies, photos, clothes, toys, flowers, sunsets and songs that influenced your life. The people, events and memories that touched your heart and have a special meaning that you allowed the hectic-ness and complications of life shelve them away.
Thinking back at the stories of our lives
We laugh
We play
We dream
And we would sometimes cry.
I would always listen to your singing soul
And sing the song we always sang together
The music of our hearts unfolds in its beauty
To whisper the words of loving you
- James N.
This was actually a short poem I wrote three years ago after looking out the window at how the song sparrows flew so freely under the warming summer weather. It reminds me of a different poem I read about how a song sparrow is able to land on a little twig because it doesn't take much to hold its weight. Its dream also rest upon the small extension. If it never let its dream land, it will not gain enough strength for the long flight ahead. And all it takes is a little twig to hold that great dream.
Nature is just so amazing especially how the little details could teach us so much. I could stare outside my window all day and would still be in awe at every moment. Life is just so special and I think in today's world, we move too quickly to even catch a glimpse about the things around us. I sometimes just like to sit somewhere quiet and cherish the beauty that surrounds me.
That’s why during the 40 days of Lent, I like to reflect on the things that happened in the past year. Sometimes I am too distracted by the noise of the world that builds in me and it clutters my life that I can’t hear God. I forgot how silence can be golden, and how being there for someone in sharing empty words, listening, and having the compassionate presence can go a long way.
Life gets overwhelming and we often look pass all the wonderful things we take for granted and fail to acknowledge or appreciate their existence. For this year’s Lent, I invite you to take time and cherish those little things, to rediscover the books, movies, photos, clothes, toys, flowers, sunsets and songs that influenced your life. The people, events and memories that touched your heart and have a special meaning that you allowed the hectic-ness and complications of life shelve them away.
To be conscious about something is to be aware of it.
Dear Lord, help me to remember that You gave me life.
Thank you for the gift of life.
Teach me to slow down, to be still and enjoy the pleasures created for me.
To be aware of the beauty that surrounds me.
The marvel of mountains, the calmness of lakes, the fragility of a flower petal.
I need to remember that all these things come from you.
Amen.
