A sign
On the way home today, I encountered two things that reminded me there is pleasure in simplicity. The first was these two adorable boys standing at the beginning of their street doing the “honking” sign- you know, when you pump your arm up and down to make a driver beep? So, in the spirit of youth, I beeped and they cheered. How such a simple act can bring a kid joy brings you back to reality.
The second thing I saw was a deer. It was trying to cross the road, and it got spooked because another car flew by. I don’t think that driver even saw it on the side of the road- they didn’t even brake. I slowed down and let it go and watched as she gracefully leaped over the road and into the woods, and was gone as quickly as she appeared. It made me realize that there is so much natural beauty in our own backyards if we just slow down to let it reveal itself. Also, it further amplified for me a feeling I often have. I don’t want to be one of those people who just blows through life on a constant “ludicrous speed” setting. I am as busy as anyone, but if we don’t slow down every once in a while, we might just smack head on into something we didn’t see.
Yep, it’s the simple things; we learn that over and over.
Isnt’ that the truth.
Its wonderful to slow down and see the real beauty in life every once in a while.
You are so right
This post put a smile on my face.
PS the “raining men” comment gave me a good chuckle, you are so funny!
The world is a beautiful place if only we slow down long enough to see. We have lots of deer out here where I live. They are such graceful, gorgeous creatures! I do not understand how anyone could shoot them! Thanks for the beautiful visual!