Saturday’s morning sun shines forth for me to bask in its rays and in the freshness of its light and warmth. Arms outstretched, I breathe in the fresh air and feel refreshed, relaxed and renewed. Joy fills my heart and pen runs freely in praise of the Almighty God for His beauty, variety and creativity in nature.
Awe-filled, I sat and wondered at the variety of trees, plants, leaves, flowers and fruits. I noticed a tree with lush green tender leaves with tiny flowers full of sweet and strong smell, glowing pure and shiny in the warmth of the sun. Opposite to it I could see a tree fully naked with dry branches, but no leaves or flowers. Next I came across a tree filled with leaves yielding fruits once in a year and resting for the rest of the year.
I asked Father God; the garden, the soil, the gardener, water and sunlight are the same. How is it, at the same time, one flowers, one withers, and one is short, another is tall. One is filled with fragrance and another with no smell? I heard Him whisper to me that each in due season will flower and bear fruit. They follow the wise cycle of birth, growth, death and new life. They are free from the compulsive behaviour of being always right and smart or being in the lime light forever or being efficient throughout.
Sr Nambikkai Kitheri SAP
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