July 22nd, 2020: Garden of Life
I enjoy viewing other people's gardens when I go for a walk. In
some ways, we can tell something about the owners by how their yard and
their garden look. There are some incredibly meticulous ones just north
of our houses. Some very unique ones have been set up by folks who moved
here from the Far East. Some people seem to enjoy a wide range of
mixtures of flowers that grow in a random pattern. Others who approach
their gardening as if they are working on math problems.
When
we consider our life, the fruits of our lifework can also reveal a lot
about who we are, what our priorities are, what are our talents, and
what we value in life.
Some of us have
progressed quite successfully in the corporate world and have made
significant contributions to that sector of the marketplace. These folks
have possessed personal discipline and drive to make that happen. Many
are also men and women of vision.
Some of us
have become established entrepreneurs and run different businesses,
anything from insurance, restaurants, computer software codders, and
more. These folks are very creative and effective communicators. These
folks rarely stop thinking about ideas and very good multitaskers.
Some
of us have found ourselves to be in public services. These folks
provide needed services to many public institutions in our nations. Some
are now leaders in many of these institutions, and they will make their
country proud. These folks have clear ideas for processes and policies.
Some
of us have wandered into the field of spiritual mentorship, teaching,
and service. These people tend to be into caring for the sick, the
oppressed, and the shut-in. People only think about these folks when
things are not going great, and when they struggle with life. These
folks are like the salt shaker on a dining table. We might not care
whether it is there. But when we need it, we are baffled that it is not
there.
That is a quick snapshot of the garden.
If human life. I have no doubts that you can also add more of your own
snapshots. Let us give thanks for gifts, creation and beauty as we
appreciate what we see.
Psalm 139: 14
"I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well."
