I stepped away for an hour and
settled into a familiar place. It was close enough to the deep woods for me to
become immersed. Below are my rambling
thoughts I had while sitting there, soaking in all that nature had to offer on
this given day. This represents raw data from my head. Thoughts sometimes need
to go along with the atmosphere, so some if this may sound strange.
Eighty one degrees F, no rain with
a brief cloud cover coming through. And the glorious sounds of summertime
woods.
A chitter chatter from overhead.
Nature’s delight.
If I can only obtain an unwavering
faith that won’t second guess at the drop of a hat.
Life is so perilously short and
fragile.
I keep coming back to the seasons
of life. Am I in the prime season, with all its beauty and wonder? The fall
season of life? It seems I am consistently indoors, working toward a winter of
frailty and dreams that are well beyond their expiration date.
Is this merely a mid-life crisis of
sorts, looking at the things of life I enjoy and realizing I may not have too
many fall seasons left?
Quality years, not just remaining
years.
I hear the overhead chatter again.
For a moment it dropped from my conscious. Yet there it is, enjoying its
season, not stopping when it can sing its tune and voice its intentions. But
the woods live a fullness of life, until its final breath is released. Unlike
people, who can get caught up in any number of distractions and get far away
from what they are here to do. And enjoy. And contribute to.
I wonder….could I live in the woods
after decades otherwise? When the nighttime falls and creatures of the night
come alive once more. I feel more alive sitting here listening and watching
nature’s beautiful world than sitting in an office. Life goes on.
Wants vs. needs (fulfillment.)
My name appears on a wood floor,
inside an ages-old cabin, from a simpler time. My permanent mark, intended to
always be there. Until corrupt practices destroy the cabin. Although fire and
the incessant ticking of the clock could ultimately do the same.
How can I leave a permanent mark on
this world? By making it a better place. The ultimate anonymous gift. Think
about the next generation and leave something good behind. A foundation of
ideas and a planet to pursue them on.