Gifts are continually
placed in front of us on a daily basis in many different shapes, sizes and
forms if only we are open to see them and accept their blessings. Just
yesterday was such an experience. My daughter and I had a few free hours and
decided to go for a ride to another community—Laguna Beach and just walk
around. My intention was to simply
enjoy the moment. I had no
expectations and felt no limitations.
The community was buzzing
with a lot of people and activity.
As we started to walk and simply observe the various art galleries and
shops we found ourselves heading towards the ocean where the sounds of a harp
playing against the backdrop of the oceans roar brought a smile and a sense of
delight across my mind. The music
was melodious and played with meaning and purpose by a young woman just
entertaining the relaxed bystanders who all seemed to be enjoying similar
experiences. My daughter and I sat on a bench directly behind the harpist and
next to a woman who was taking in the scene. We exchanged simple hello’s and struck up a
conversation. She had just lost a son
to a sudden death, an aneurysm and although she was upset by the loss, she
exhibited and expressed a sense of calm and peace. She said that she came to this spot often because it gave
her a sense of tranquility and serenity that she needed in order to heal from
her loss.
Her words were eloquently
expressed as she shared her feelings and her belief that we all need to live
life in the present moment of now and weave our thoughts, actions and deeds
together to make a beautiful quilt of life’s endeavors. For, as she said, we are all threads in
the same quilt that form a lasting representation of the vivid images and
impressions that we humans embody.
As we each thread our own needle to form our own shapes and surfaces,
may we look at the bigger picture and join together all of our individualized parts
for the creation of a greater and more elaborate connection.
My mouth opened wide as I
was touched by her words. They
just rolled off her mouth and caused me to step back and think of the beauty
that she just shared.
I was truly moved by the
serenity of this beautiful soul—I felt as though I was in the presence of
God.
She also told us about a
local artist, Ruth Mayer whom a year before the disaster of 9/11 painted the
New York skyline and the twin towers with a serene backdrop of a heavenly angel
with outreached arms placed directly at the top of the towers. A copy of that
painting is in her gallery up the street from where we were, so she encouraged
us to visit and see for ourselves.
We continued on our walk
towards the gallery and were completely taken back once again on that day by the
beauty of that specific work of art and the many other pieces that were shown
in her gallery.
As the afternoon came to a
close, I, myself, felt a great sense of joy and delight at the gifts that were
presented to me that day. I do believe that there are gifts everywhere if we
are ready and open to receive them.
My sense of awareness is becoming more fine-tuned as I allow the process
of life to unfold with ease and a wonderful sense of willingness in my allowing
joy and new possibilities into my life. I know you, too, can have those same experiences if and
when you willingly allow the process of life to simply unfold.
Joan Marie Ambrose
Author, Creative Writer, Motivational Speaker
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