I dread change. Anything that I am not prepared for, I dread. I have however begun to learn that I don't have to be prepared. For anything. Put another way, I'm learning that it is wise to be prepared for almost anything. Most often what I dread is the hiatus, the wait between where I am and where I will be going due to some changes that are impending. The wait is a nag. But not always. At least that's what nature implores of us.
It is time for a season change, in my part of the world. We are moving from the season of succulent mangoes to steaming hot corn cobs, summer to monsoon, ah! blissful monsoon. Right now though, is the waiting period. The time when the air gets humid, the sweat trickles, and the wind stills. Today was one such day. And yet, it was such a feast to the eyes. Today, mother nature taught me that where I am now is perfect as it is. Beautiful and humid, colorful and hot. The brilliant blue of the skies with the touch of fluffy white cumulus, the cobalt blue lake and the dance between sunshine and shade, it was splendid all the way. Here's proof:
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The time of wait is beautiful
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Silver Lining and things
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| The skies teasing the parched greens |
Lesson learnt: To wait is a good thing, its a great thing. All you need to do is bring your mind to the right now to enjoy it.
Yes the wait is really sweet when you come back to the present moment. Otherwise it's a torture, the wait! I've experienced both in equal measure :-) your photos n totally uplifting are awesome yaar. You have an eye for beauty like a true artist and I'm proud of u !
ReplyDeleteHI appisa! Thanks yaars. :-D
Deletelovely post, Aarathi!
ReplyDeleteHI Uma! so nice to hear from you. Thanks!
DeleteLovely post Aarathi! that cloud with the silver lining is wonderful. I so agree that to Be in the waiting time, consciously allowing it to take the time it needs, is the way to accept the uncertainty. Always waiting anxiously for the next thing - either something unpleasant that is worrying or something nice which feels exciting - can mean letting life slip through the fingers.
ReplyDeleteIt's the big challenge isn't it? Living in the moment.
That and loving yourself, practising regularly, remembering that everyone is a teacher, etc etc etc! I have a To Do list of spiritual practice and even that sometimes has to be let go of, just to breathe and smile! love Kate
HI Kate!
DeleteYes! it is a HUGE challenge, one in which i falter, stumble and break a bone or two. Its a constant practice and I do treasure moments like these when I am brought to awareness that right now is a great place to be. Thanks for your lovely comment kate! Much love!
Waiting is sweet when we get a sweet moment...For Example waiting for rain :) Nice post I must say and the pics too
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village girl
yes! It is sweet when we are anticipating something fun and exciting and so hard when the wait is for a future that we are not so looking forward to, isnt it? Thanks for your comment Roopz, so nice to have you read the post :)
Deletewow :) nicely said....
ReplyDeletewait and watch :)
wait and watch!! exactly!! why didnt i think of it like that :-) thanks D
DeleteI know that stress of waiting!!
ReplyDeleteVery nicely reasoned and lovely pics A!
thanks P. Its interesting that you call it a "nicely reasoned" to be its an understanding that is experienced in the bones than in the mind...something for an entirely different post. But thanks for your comment babe :-)
Deleteinteresting thoughts!! I am always amazed when I read the lives of the saints and discover how they give up all expectations in life...so amazing and inspirational to me!!
ReplyDeleteyes! I totally agree. Thanks for reading :-)
DeleteNice one :) Despite being fond of changes, I am not so fond of waiting! I think as a person, I am rather impatient...Could totally relate to what you wrote and felt inspired after reading this :)
ReplyDeleteHI Divya, so glad the post rang true for you.Thanks so much for visiting here, hope to see you more :-)
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