Turning away from the cruel glare of the afternoon sun, I search the garden in earnest, looking for a shady spot in which to enjoy the few moments of peace I’ve stolen for myself. The days of my life have become layered in rote monotony, the reactive process of spontaneity sucked away one to-do list at a time.
Contemplating the reasoning behind my inability to rise above the rut I’ve fallen into, I soon lose hope of achieving enlightenment. I begin observing my immediate environment more closely, noting that despite the appearance of tranquility, the Eden that surrounds me is anything but.
In seeking a Zen-like stillness in which to ponder great things, I have found instead a bustling community of creatures unaccustomed to the demands of others expectations. There is no selfishness in their motivations, no greediness in their needs, the result being a world of indescribable peace and beauty.
Smiling, I realize the answer I sought from above was beside me, below me, and all around me - all I had to do was notice it. I rise and return to the day that began as any other, but will end like none before.
© J.C. Montgomery 2009
Inspired by this week's Three Word Wednesday (Earnest, Layer, Reactive) - as well as this month's Cafe Writing assignment Option Two: Fiction.
6 comments:
A case of seek and you shall find, perhaps.
Nicely nicely!!
Realization. She is. Nicely done, good read and wonderful message embedded...
all it takes is one look into another life, and we can begin to see ours differently. nice post.
I enjoyed this and fully understand the loss of spontaneity one to-do-list at a time. Lovely...
Amy
Very familiar feeling..
Good one..
A Climb Through Altered Landscapes
This really resonates with me, especially now.
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