Doing One Thing
Ben was right, so I started walking slowly. When I walk slowly, when I make walking my purpose instead of arriving, I begin to recognize a beauty I otherwise miss. I feel the different textures of the earth under my feet, I listen to the crackling of the leaves I brush aside, I smell the rain-soaked dirt, I notice the cloud-covered crescent moon. Living in the present moment is an act of faith, because in doing so we surrender our futures entirely to God, trusting that God will guide us towards the kingdom now.
Ben reminded me; Thich Nhat Hanh taught me; Luke Kreider and Tim Showalter directed me: this is my trail of gratitude.
21 November 2004 |
tags: Personal
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