"There were times when I could not afford to sacrifice the bloom of the present moment to any work, whether head or hands. I love a broad margin to my life."
I wish I could have pulled this quote out a few weeks ago when the ducks were walking through our courtyard. It was this very idea. I couldn't afford to do anything else but experience the bloom of that moment, watch those ducks.
But in that moment, as I was about to jump up and capture it for all to see I stopped. Because the down side of becoming a reporter for the world is that sometimes we completely miss experiencing the moment for ourselves. So I continued sitting still and watching these two companions come across the bridge, walk across the grass, pause on a path near a second bridge to enjoy the view. They weren't in a hurry, seemed to have nowhere to be but here in this moment, in this place, together. And for a few minutes I got to join them, share in their contented morning stroll and enjoy this place God put me today. Eventually the waddled off out of my sight to carry on with their day and I had to get up and begin my day. But for a moment, I got to stop the crazy of life with Mr. and Mrs. Mallard and just be present.
Hey! I just quoted myself in my own blog. Is that allowed? How fun for me. I am easily entertained.
Anyway...Today, don't sacrifice the bloom of the moment to work, or picture taking or rushing down the highway and miss experiencing the life God has placed before you, the people, the places, the joys and the sorrows.
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