WONDER

The small picture captures more of the scenery. 

                                         Wonder/AWE
                                  The sense of wonder
                                 that is our sixth sense
                      And it is the natural religious sense.
                               --D.H. Lawrence

Aristotle said philosophy begins in wonder.

There is one good thing about being confined and under orders not to go out walking and make myself sicker and that is that there is more time just to sit and wonder about life.  But a sense of wonder is greater than our ordinary muddled thinking.  Often it is to be surprised by joy and awe; seeing new beauty in the dullness of life.  It is a purely emotional response.  The holy mystery of life right in front of our eyes.

Right now nature is acting with terrifying force in Brisbane, Australia and the water is a mighty torent  that rips out trees, carries cars along, and is destroying homes and property.  My heart goes out to those who are in danger of their lives and losing all their property.  I watch the news and it is terrifying.  With all the discoveries we have made surely something can be done to be better prepared.

It reminds me of how powerless we really are.  Our very lives could change at any moment,

Where does the courage and energy come from to rebuild?  It helps when others come along side to lend a hand.  At times I have fallen under the weight of worry only to find a hand that comes to lift me up and say you can do it.

My body is doing a wonderful job fighting off all these little germs that have invaded it.  And I was rewarded with treats from Choices that dad sneaked off to buy me.

We Will be entertaining the new minister today with deviled eggs! !