All of us have our times where we feel the need to take shelter whether it be from bad weather, other people or simply from our own emotions. I have been feeling like that lately. It feels like I am being twisted by a violent maelstrom that is pulling me deeper and deeper into the depths. I am tired. I am overwhelmed. I am bewildered. When I feel like this, I stroll the Small Gardens and think. The brain can wander without constraint. Any number of magical events can occur and bring a bit of peace and happiness to my heart. The gardens are where I seek shelter...they are my refuge.
A couple of days ago, my sweet niece came to visit. She and I seem to be kindred spirits in more ways than one. We can see the beauty in the simplest of thing and can pray away our troubles while meandering among the botanical wonders that surround us. After she left, I headed back to the vegetable plot to check the squash. It had rained the night before and the leaves were still drippy wet. Most were hanging low over the blossoms as if they were offering shelter. As I pushed aside one large leaf, my heart gave a little flutter. Nestled deep inside of the large, yellow squash bloom were two tiny bees. Snuggling together, the two had sought shelter from the overnight storm. The squash plant had offered a safe-haven for them and they were reluctant to leave since the raindrops were still dripping from the leaves. Gently....ever so gently, I lowered the umbrella leaf back over the two tiny beings and smiled. I had found refuge simply by observing bees that sought shelter, as well.
Folks, be kind. It all goes back to that old saying "If you wouldn't like something done (or said) to you, don't do (or say) it to others.
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