Spiritual Window of Time
September 23 at 5:51am is the official start of autumn. I remember while I was still living in the Philippines, my homeland, there is no autumn or winter; only summer and rainy days. I always get excited when I see pictures of autumn from a US calendar or while watching an American movie. It is fascinating! The colors are vivid and breath-taking…how I wish I could be there! I always dreamt of living in the US.Then, a “spiritual window of time” arose. I moved to the US in August 1985. After a few weeks, I saw for the first time in my life the leaves of the trees starting to change. Every morning, I would go outside my apartment and glance at the trees nearby. While driving, I would take a moment to observe the surroundings. It is a miracle, the changing of colors, the changing of temperature and of our environment.
This autumn, take time to be mindful of your surroundings. Miracles are happening every moment; we just need to tune in and to be grateful of the wonderful things around us. God has given us this earth to enjoy and to take care of. Oftentimes, we miss the blessings because of our busyness.
Go to a park or to a secluded area to savor the vast blessings we have all around us. I would like to encourage you to take time to slow down, smell the flowers along the way; pick up a leaf or two and see the universe in the palm of your hand. And, one more thing…hold on to your dream and act on it!
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