Not being Buddhist one might find it odd that I have a tiny Buddha amidst my orchids. He sits in a Yin and Yang of black and white sand that I find somehow peaceful. I can move the sand around with a small rake…why that soothes me I don’t completely understand. Along with my tiny Buddha are several colorful gemstones. These stones supposedly have energies that apply to various feelings and vibrations. Whether or not any of that is true I do not know. What I do know is that I smile when I see them and their beauty when I hold them makes my heart happy.
My orchids on either side of this little zen garden are thriving. New air shoots and flower spikes are protruding from all of them. This sunny window overlooking the water seems to sit well with all of them as well as me.
The last few weeks seem harder than the norm. Jonathan’s birthday is always a difficult day remembering all the birthday parties when he was small. Sitting and trying to cope with my emotions…my heart strings…my soul pains…
Rising above it on these days just doesn’t work somehow and it’s ok. It’s ok to feel these feelings. Those of you have lost a child understand as nobody else possibly can. We can beat ourselves up for feeling sad or on these days just embrace it and let it be. Today it just is!
I will return to my breathtaking orchids’ beauty and my tiny Buddha for a little while. Beauty… there is healing in beauty.
Life’s journey is filled with beauty. On these days where hurt and pain fill our hearts there is beauty around us to observe and allow it’s healing to soak in. Look at that beauty today my friends and allow some healing for your weary soul ❤️
Reflections on Life’s Journeys 