Nature's gift.....Snow

Today, I saw the snow falling down... The only thing is that the snow does not fall down straight like the rain. The snow flakes swirl and twirl all around performing their dance to applause the great work of Mother Nature before reaching the ground and melting onto the surface they fall upon. It is so pretty. There a big snow flakes and small ones. Regardless whether they are big or small, they are all so pretty. Imagine being surround by all of them dancing with you and celebrating life. Look beyond the snow flakes and look around you. The cars and buildings and street lamps are all covered in a sheet of white. It is as if Winter is trying to shelter you from the cold wind by giving you a blanket, although the blanket does not really warm you.

Imagine that the snow flakes are little fairies and angels. The fairies and angels are dancing around you to show you that there is beauty in thie world and that we should all celebrate life. The fact that we are alive and enjoying the gifts of Mother Nature is good enough for us to smile and put the angry and ugly thoughts aside. The angels and fairies are also telling me that I should count my blessings for not everyone on earth is enjoying the luxuries of life that I have now. Not everyone has food on their table. Not everyone has a roof over their heads to shelter them from the harsh weather.

Thinking along this line, I feel less anger now. Perhaps I should internalize the understanding that I should learn to accept that there are things I cannot change and there are things that I can change. Some changes go a long way, whereas some do not. Think about what I can teach the little ones so that they lead a meaningful life, instead of thinking about the negative thoughts of living temporarily with his parents. Think about my career rather than the stupid wedding ceremony. Think of things which have a greater impact on the children of tomorrow for they bring much more satisfaction and help me feel real.

Thank you Lord for the learnings and realizations this day. I pray for peace to all on Earth. I pray that XY will also start off 2006 with something good.

Amen.