Peacefully Coexisting

Another warm summer evening.  Attended an outdoor concert by the sea.  Two young musicians sharing their talents.  Went alone, but felt connected.  Followed by an impromptu late dinner nearby with one of my daughters.  Later, relaxing back home on the patio.  Breathing in the stillness and solitude by candlelight.  Soon interrupted by the sounds of a bear plodding along the small creek behind the hedge.  Mere metres away.  With its strong sense of smell.   Each of us knowing the other was there.  No fear.  Peacefully coexisting.  

Wordless Communication

Lounging in a beach chair, gazing out over the water.   Enveloped in peace and solitude.   Observing the approaching doe.  Watching her pass within a few metres.  A fawn not far behind.  Looking up at me, mama pauses briefly.  Making eye contact, we share wordless communication.  They then both return to grazing on the tender greens growing along the shore.  Quite confident that no harm will come their way.   Eventually wandering up the path.  Possibly never knowing the sense of awe and gratitude they left behind.

Moment of Perfection

Such a divine experience.  Sitting cross legged in solitude on the sofa outdoors last night, wrapped in a cozy throw.  Observing the arrival of dusk under clear skies as the moon slid out from behind the majestic cedar before me.  Comforted by the babbling sounds emanating from the dimly lit fountain.  Sipping a glass of wine, surrounded by candlelight, I was infused with reverence and tranquility.  Toasting the magnificence and perfection of that moment.