It’s a rainy, gray Saturday and I am enjoying every moment of it. A warm cozy fire and a cup of hot tea from leaves a dear one provided.
As I stood by the glass doors overlooking the river I noticed the mallards out there on the water. Two docks have ducks lined up, either huddled together or nestled down in their feathers by themselves. A few of the ducks are swimming around in the water between the docks. There is one little guy floating alone yet another dock over. Perhaps he is pondering the day out there away from the others. Do waterfowls think or just follow instincts? There’s community out there on this rainy day. Even the one off to himself is not too far away from all the others.
There is peace, calm and serenity bubbling up quietly today. Community. We all need community even when we feel the need, whether by choice or by life changes, to be one dock over from all others. Sometimes to ponder our life.. our choices..our purpose.. but sometimes just a day like today to…just be.
Rain is coming down a bit harder and clouds are getting darker. At times the darkening clouds feel foreboding but today they just feel like a warm blanket to settle under. A song from church and my childhood just surfaced. When peace like a river attendeth my soul…when sorrows like sea billows roll. Whatever my lot thou hast taught me to say..it is well with my soul.
This rainy day and observing the ducks has reminded me…it is well with my soul❤️. Our journey of life brings those days when the sea billows are rolling so sit and breathe in these days when the gentle rains are falling and our river of life is gently flowing… make that cup of tea and if even for a few moments…just breathe and be. Above all make sure it is well with your soul 🪷🪷🪷 namaste 😊
Reflections on Life’s Journeys 