Tuesday, February 01, 2005

Thoughts on the Journey in Hawaii Part 1

I am going to publish this in installments. I was going to put it all in one blog and I thought it better to date them back and go in sequence.

Have fun!

Tuesday
It is really beautiful here. It is the perfect temperature for me. Not too hot, nor too cool...it is just right. This morning I felt really meditative as we were walking along the lake. The warm breeze enveloped every inch of my body, it was really peaceful. Each step I took I became increasingly aware of my presence in this amazing part of God's creation. I could hear soft, joyous music play in my head, as each step to me felt full of life and hope. I loved being able to see the world through the eyes of a small child, each step, each stop, provided a new adventure for the two of us to embark. First it was the smallish puddle in the parking lot that was infested with beautiful pink azalea petals that he insisted he put his feet in, next it was the centering stones in a pattern of tiles that were metal and just beautiful. Finally it was the koi fish that we sat and looked at outside of the Starbucks. It is such a gift. It is a beautiful gift to spend time with this little boy as he explores and discovers his world. I feel alive knowing that I am contributing something wonderful to society. I love that I know that the world is only seen through the eyes of our own selfish paradigms, but for a moment all I see is what he sees.