We've been having the most beautiful stretch of weather here in the Northwest. Uncharacteristically warm and sunny for an uncharacteristically long period of time this time of year. Often, we have days of sun, followed by much cooler, damper days. But this is our third week of sunny, warm weather, and I am loving it!
I find myself in such a lovely mood, especially when I awaken to a sunny morning. My energy is up; I want to get up and not miss any of the sunny day. I want to sit outside, breathe the warm, soft air; smell the soft, sweet scents from all things a-bloom--ahhhhh. I relax just thinking about it.
One day, I found myself considering this on a deeper level. Have you ever taken off from a cloudy location on an airplane and climbed above cloud level to the flying altitude? If you have, you know that it's sunny up there above the clouds. Logical, yes, but also a bit magical.
There's a saying out here in the Seattle area on sunny days when you can see the majestic mountains, especially Mt. Rainier. People say, "Oh, look! The mountain is out today!" As if it weren't there the other days. Sort of like not realizing the sun is up there shining away above the clouds.
That got me to thinking. I wonder if I remember this when it gets cloudy and rainy again. That the sun IS there; I just can't see it. The mountains ARE there, even if they are not visible.
Taking it to another level, the lovableness of our family members and friends IS there, even when we aren't noticing. The divinity of each person--the Christ-like qualities--ARE there; it is up to us to notice them and keep them visible on the cloudy days. And God's love IS there for us, each and every moment of each and every day--we just need to see it, feel it, and accept it.
What would the world be like if we could see all the sunshine, even on cloudy days? Ahhhhhh.
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