You may or may not have experienced the glowing,
Dancing curtain known as the Northern Lights,
But if you open your eyes to the splendor of a seemingly ordinary day,
The beauty and wonder of nature will become available to you.
Imagine if every day you are blessed with,
You spend a few moments noticing the magic that surrounds you.
With the eyes of a child,
Allow yourself to let go and dive into the mystery.
There is pure delight to be found.
Drink in the colors,
The aromas and the sights before you.
Feel the texture of a leaf,
The softness of a petal,
The tickle of grass beneath your feet,
The smooth contours of a piece of fruit.
Close your eyes and immerse yourself deep into your imagination.
Feel the caress of a gentle breeze on your skin,
The comforting warmth of the sun on your face,
The tingling sensation from crisp cold air,
The gentle hum of the earth.
These ordinary days can be turned into a memory to treasure,
Each moment an opportunity to witness the miracle of life,
To awaken the senses and absorb the buzz of energy around you.
Nature abounds and is bursting with activity,
Under the soil,
On the soil,
In the sky,
The trees,
The flowers and bushes,
Birds,
Butterflies,
Bees,
Furry creatures of all shapes and sizes.
Look,
Listen and experience the abundance of life around you,
The majesty of the mountains,
The panoramic vistas,
The magnificence of the oceans,
Perhaps the gentle trickle of a stream or rush of a river,
Carrying with it all manner of living organisms.
The fresh hope of spring with its kaleidoscope of colours,
Seeds evolving into plants,
Blossoms bursting,
A plethora of new life emerging in the forests,
The water,
The trees,
The breezes of the hills and mountains,
The shimmering brightness of the summer sun,
The hypnotic rhythm of an ocean wave,
The surface twinkling like diamonds,
The great expanse of blue seemingly endless as it merges with the horizon,
The salty air hovering around you like an aura,
The warm hues of autumn,
Brown,
Orange,
Yellow,
Red,
Evoking feelings of connection as you are reminded of your roots,
Your sense of belonging,
The grounding that Mother Earth so graciously and lovingly gives you.
Even the long dark nights of winter that give us permission to slow down,
Rest and reflect,
Can bring glorious displays of mesmerizing sunsets and sunrises,
Inspiring glimmers of hope for the new year.
So maybe one day you will experience the magical luminescence of the northern lights,
The majesty of the Taj Mahal,
The romance of the Trevi Fountain,
The ancient power and stunning landscape of Machu Picchu,
Or wherever else you've dreamed of exploring.
Until then,
Feast your eyes on the breathtaking expanse of green hills and valleys,
Fields of golden harvest,
Fluffy white clouds in a bright blue sky,
The gentle colors of a rainbow,
The haunting magic of the moon and stars on a clear night.
May the beauty,
The magic,
And the mystery of the universe forever bring you a sense of joy,
Peace,
And hope,
For you belong to the world and the world belongs to you.
We are all connected.
I'm Sandra Buckingham.
Thank you for listening.
