I am in a fog walking the dog this morning. Head down, making mental lists of things to do, barely conscious of putting one foot in front of the other and oblivious to whether the dog had done her business. Mind you, it is a perfect, gorgeous, clear blue sky, spring day and I’m thinking about credit card bills and whether to go to the bank or the grocery store first.
As I brush by a hedge overhanging the sidewalk I am jolted out of my monkey mind. The scent of the honeysuckle is startling, so sweet. It makes me stop in my tracks and not just to engage my sense of smell but also to make me observe the riot of delicate yellow and white blossoms. And I am reminded, once again, of two things both of which are easy to forget in the hustle and bustle of life: the importance of stillness and the importance of beauty.
There is a sacredness to everything you perceive when you are present. The more you live in the Now the more you sense the simple yet profound Joy of Being and the sacredness of ALL life. Echkart Tolle
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