The Setting Sun

Having been engaged with work for many hours, I was feeling completely burnt out.
Tired, anxious, stressed, I was regarding my computer as one would a foe - with forbearance and disdain. I wanted to flee from this place, my little sound studio, and embrace the "real world".

But now, as the sun begins to descend, I am overcome with gratitude.
The rays filtering through my window illuminate my work station; the entire room takes on an ethereal glow.
What once was dark and subdued is now bursting with life -
In a matter of seconds my world is transformed.

How my eyes have been opened!
All at once I've become aware of the birds singing from across the way, their romantic serenade the most beautiful of music.

I can feel the soft breeze on my skin now. How lovingly it caresses me, encouraging me to be at peace.

A lone owl calls out; his is a sound I have always associated with the mysterious interconnectedness of the universe.

What a gift, the sun, with her glorious rays, and her subtle reminder to be mindful of the powers of perception.

Camille Pissarro's quote is perfectly fitting,
“Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places.”

How blessed am I.
How blessed I AM.

Namaste
~Jaqueline Marie~