This morning my wife and I saw a huge orange moon gliding down past the buildings up ahead. It was a magical sight. I dearly wish we could have captured it on video. The Moon looks incredibly big when it's down low like that (a neat optical illusion, look it up). But, I shared it with the love of my life, and that was memory enough. We live our lives for moments like that, times we can think back on with smiles and warmth. Those memories are diamonds strung out behind us, always there to enjoy when we want to see a bit of beauty.
We find times like these throughout our lives, but how often do we really take the time to enjoy them? It seems like we are always too busy, or too preoccupied, or in too much of a hurry. The phrase, "Smell the roses," is much more than taking a moment or enjoying a scent. When you turn away from the normal clutter and admire something beautiful, you enrich your life beyond comprehension. It's like a part of its beauty pours into your soul.
One thing I'm saving for is a fine telescope. I want to see the stars up close. There are sights so amazing, such as clouds of fiery gas, blooms of distant lights, and the absolute infinite dark abyss. How can we have such wonders around us and not enjoy them? Why do we look past them, never seeing, and never understanding?
Take the time to smell the roses...
- M
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