The Sound of Water Falling

Saturday on our hike we came to this little spot where the water fell over the edge of a small rock ledge near the creek. It was such a tiny spot yet the sound of the water falling was loud. Not too loud, just perfect. It grabbed your attention.
Neither Emery nor I spoke, when we came upon this spot. We both knew this was a treasured moment.
You can buy CD's that sound like this, to fall asleep to, that reduce stress or help you meditate .
Yet here it was, free and there for anyone to enjoy. When we were newly married we found such a spot, not far from home, in view of the Boston skyline.
These tiny water falls are gifts of nature, found in the most ordinary spots where running water is found.
Falling water is such a soothing sound. It calms us almost instantly. Yet in a busy world we hardly take time to experience it.
Yes, there are water falls to purchase and put in your house. Plug it in and have it all right there, or do you have it all right there? Where are the birds singing or the gentle rustling of the tall grasses that grow near the water ? You miss the smell of the fresh air or the earthy scent of the woods floor. Perhaps you are missing the way the wet sand feels under your toes at waters edge .We stood in this simple place for a long time, thinking about how the water bubbled and foamed as it fell, and how the sound was so intense yet so profoundly calming.
We noticed the subtle restful colors of the scene before us. A simple moment, not far from home, after work, before our evening meal.
Our evening was better for this moment in natures great theater. Scene after scene unfolding before our eyes.
The sound of water falling, music for the soul.
Don't be stuck inside, venture out, explore, breath good air and find a spot of solice where you can think and pray with clarity of mind. Even with small children near by you, you can still find that moment of quiet within your heart.

Thought for the evening is.....
To be angry is to let others' mistakes punish yourself.To forgive others is to be good to yourself.Master ChengYen