The sun sets on another day…
There is no way that I can accurately relay the amount of joy I have gotten from the last several days and the pure crisp sunlight that has basted us with color. The days have been beautiful and the sun sets full of life. It is in this moment that I acknowledge why I love the Lakeshore so much.
I thought about a duck today. There is an old statement about how the duck looks so peaceful and measured as it swims across the lake and we are unaware of the furious paddling going on beneath the water. That’s often the problem, we are not aware of what happens under the water, or behind the scenes.
It is so easy to believe just what we see, just what we hear, or just what we think we know. Reality is often something else. Sometimes people don’t want to see what is in front of them and oftentimes in the process of trying to see what they want to see they miss the setting of the sun. Sometimes this is because of fear, sometimes it’s because of far more. Always it is less than desirable even if we convince ourself it’s OK.
I was talking to someone just recently and they expressed extreme fear for leaving their house. I have to admit they have a really nice house and there are times that I would stay in my house just because. In the end, however, we talked and there was no basis for their feeling. No crime in their area, no evil person trying to take their life away, very little at all was of much concern. It was to them though and I have to respect that, but it’s hard as they explain their fear but our reticent about engaging with things they want to do. All I can say is, sometimes we have to run towards our fear. Otherwise our fear may find us. It’s not necessarily logical, but it’s often true.
So as the sun sets on another day, I hope that you find the courage to live life. I hope that for all the good you may do, you do well. Mostly I hope you find happiness in each of your days, no matter what.
Sleep sweet, love life, and find a way…