Friday, 22 October 2010
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In the Garden (Reis) (Dlx)
By Eurythmics
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It is a sparkling morning out there in my neck of the central coast. I live in a neighborhood that has large trees and open fields and the birds are happily finding food after a light rain early this morning. I sat with the door open in my car and put my head back, eyes closed and just let them give me their ever changing symphony of the morning. It was a perfect mini vacation for the mind.
I got out of the car, dropped my purse on the chair, then moved around the garden taking in a visual feast. You have to get close to things to appreciate them at times. I removed a few snails, tossing them out toward the woodchips under the cypress trees. A few fat birds showed up immediately. I smiled to myself. Ah! A bird's life. Right as I'm thinking this and smiling away, a cat comes around the corner of the house eyeing the fat birds. "Never mind", I think, although I'm still smiling at how I can go from one idea in my mind to a completely different thought about the situation when it plays out in front of me. The birds chirped a warning and flew up to the tree. Talk about Life (thank you sir/madam/big picture) Lessons. The grass isn't necessarily greener on the other side of the fence.
This past week there was a guy who tried to kill himself by running his car off the freeway, over a fence and into a local restaurant where his girlfriend worked. He came out with a broken arm. He's in jail now. He killed two visitors on vacation. They were out for a walk and were on the side walk when his car came over. I don't understand these things. My heart goes out to the family and friends of the two who died. In an instant many lives were changed forever. Such a delicate thing; Life. We forget to appreciate the simple things that feed our thoughts, our ability to get through times of intense stress, and then we say or do things that do not serve us or anyone else.
I will never underestimate the time I spend listening to the birds in my garden and knowing that where I find my inner peace. Everyone needs that place to go.
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Comments (49)
That is the most conclusive evidence I have ever seen to prove the harmful effects of suicide (attempts) on others. :(
I'm glad you have a spot; such a haven. :)
@SamsPeeps - Hey V. How the hecktor are you?
@TheSutraDude - Great story! Thanks.
@lupus_lady - Sad and sadder for those who had no control of the situation. Shows us though that these stressed out folks are evryones problem. They take it out and get it all over others. They should stay home and plant a garden.
@ZSA_MD - It is now. He'll probably get off for reasons of temp insanity. (sighs) Regarding my hiatus, I've been up to my eyeballs in projects and more. Glad to be back in Xangaland. (pats heart and points to you)
Now if I were a praying person, that would be the perfect prayer . . . to give everyone a garden.
Lyne, your perspective on life is refreshing and just the right prescription for everyone! Thank you!
Yes life is such a fragile thing ans comes and so many seem to nor value it. I get my visual and auditory vacation sitting on my balcony watching the river come and go. The fog takes me into a womderful fantasty land full of adventure and imagination.
Life is an adventure full of learning lessons and joy.
Lynn - thank you. I'm so stressed/distressed from work. I really need to find my happy place. I'm trying to keep ahead of the monsters nipping at my heels. I will have to go for a walk tomorrow and just spend time with the sky and the crows and maybe some scattered sunbeams... Maybe drive to a spot and listen to the birds. Thanks for reminding me.
That made me a little sad. I have no garden or snails. I realized you may be that greener grass on the other side of my fence.
I do not understand it either. When we were little my mom always made sure our rooms were just for us private,like a haven,we were not allowed to go into one anothers bedroom without permission. I never appreciated that until recently ,now I know why she did that ...at first we lived in the city and it was her way of giving us that place. you put it do beautifully. Whenever I think back to my bedroom,I think peaceful even though the house itself was most tumultuous at times.
@Automaton_Emotion - Me too. I am grateful each and every day. I live in a beautiful place yet some who live here don't see what is right before their eyes. This was such a sad event and so many lives afffected by his actions. It's always hard to comprehend why bad things happen. A reminder that life is fragile and we each make a difference with our actions.
@jacksoncroons - I'd just send that thought out to the universe and trust in the connection.
@Jaynebug - Indeed. It's too bad that more people don't realize that. :(
@heart_beep - (pats heart and points to you) Thanks Jill.
@grannyinboxers - Indeed it is Styx.
@murisopsis - Get on that path and let the rest take care of itself. Hugs to YOU.
@Automaton_Emotion - We are part of the balance. Keep up your end sista! (pats heart and points to you)
@DistantShipSmoke -You appreciate as you go though. I've seen you "Pull Over" (toothy smile)
@seedsower - I appreciated my bedroom where my books and music and thoughts were mine alone. I shared a room most of the time, but my sister and I had "our sides" and it worked out just fine. I have a small home now compared to my childhood home, but here I am sitting on my bed in the quiet, looking out the window into the cypress trees and responding to you. My space. Love it!
I call it my happy place, and I visit frequently. (BtW, you disappeared from my Xanga pages for a while! I'm so sorry to have been out of touch!)
@AuthorSmokyTrudeau - I was offline for a while. Had to clear some space. Hugs to you, Smoky! Hope you're healing well.
thanks for sharing these moments. people like you on xanga have helped me to find a way to slow down in this busy city life i'm currently living in. i need the break!
@Dreams_of_a_Cowgirl - (tips hat) I hear you sista! Breathe deep and take time to renew, restore, and revive. (pats heart and points to you)
Love your message.
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