...more of a ponderment than a full deep and
meaningful…
How it is
that we have to look with new eyes sometimes.
There were a couple of comments recently which pointed to what I had
concluded myself - that to get to know your own place, you sometimes have to
play tourist.
I have
been sharing with you the delightful little park virtually on my doorstep and
it has not finished yet!
image ` © Yamini Ali MacLean
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In the
middle of suburbia not only was this place filled with amazing flora but some
active and thriving fauna also. This
is a water dragon. It is a good 24 inches in length and was
happily sunning itself in the warm late afternoon. Not at all bothered by my presence. The rocks around the creek had been reshaped
at some time - probably at the time of road building early last century.
Even
though there is a very busy road up to the left of this photograph there was a
real sense of peace and calm standing here.
Can we do
this for ourselves, I was wondering?
Standing in the midst of our turmoil, can we create our own vortex of
tranquillity? I have had experiences
which say we can. I still need reminding
that it is possible though. Each time is
new. One must withdraw from the rawness
and become a witness - a 'tourist' - viewing the circumstances dispassionately,
objectively.
...just
pondering...
It's always wonderful to discover something of beauty close to home, especially for those of us who have been halfway around the world and back.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful photo. The water dragon looks so small here, and yet you say it is 24 inches long. Amazing!
K
Great post and a great reminder to see the beauty around you despite the circumstances. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteKay - yes, the rocks were larger!! This is about as large a water dragon as I have ever seen - so he'd be a decent age I think.
Taffy - yes, discovery is only a moment away...if we are in that moment!!
Wow, a dragon!
ReplyDeleteDuthie Park is beginning to seem a little dull...
Toodle pip!
Bertie.
Oh yes, we can carry our calm within us, but it's never easy.
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeletePeace :)