DeanCarl Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I was walking quite comfortably along this path less travelled when suddenly the path turned upward at a steep angle and what had been smooth soft grass changed to rocky ground. Being the macho egotist that I am I forged ahead regardless and soon found myself with twisted ankles, bruised and battered skin from falling on the rocks and completely exhausted even tho I'd only travelled a short way. Discouraged, I found a large rock and sat there dejected and confused. This was, after all, my choosen path. Choosen because I had thought, for me, it would be the better of the choices I had. Now I wasn't too sure. After a few minutes there was a movment to my right. A small green gecko lizard had hopped up on the warm rock. He seemed quite interested in a line of ants just below him and soon was enjoying his miday meal. I then heard some chirping in the trees beside this path. Turned out a family of song birds were squabbiling over some seeds from the trees. I'm not sure how any of them had time to eat because as soon as one of them landed to grab a seed three others would come hollering after him and chase him off. The scene brought the first smile to my face in quite a long time. Suddenly the gecko disapeared and the birds became very quiet. I looked around to see what was happening but saw nothing until I looked up. There, criss crossing the sky was the biggest red tail hawk I'd ever seen. I sat and marveled at his majestic command of the air, moving back and forth, up and down, without ever seeming to move his wings. Suddenly he dropped from the sky in an almost vertical dive to the ground. I couldn't see him for a bit as he was behind the trees, but in a moment he flew up with what looked like some small animal in his talons. And as I sat there on that path less travelled and day turned to night I realized that no matter how rough the road benieth my feet may be there is wonder all around me if I just stop for a moment, lift my eyes from the rocks, and LOOK. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Well said, Dean. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 And to you I say "Thank you". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Well said indeed. Is amazing when we look up what we see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 thank you, Dean Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 You have such a gift Dean. Thank you so much for sharing. I am glad that you continue to see the beauty and the wonder in this life and for me you continue to add both to mine. Still, I hope the path smooths beneath your feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patut Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I enjoyed reading your post. Very picturesque. It made me curious to check your profile, and I see you are a bus driver. Are you still able to drive? My hubbie is a substitute school bus driver and is hoping to be able to work at it again soon. My best to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 An inspiring message from you, Dean, as usual. Very insightful. Love + Nature = Natural Love...that's you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Dean, Well said my friend. I Pray the path continues to provide moments of wonder and joy, and that you continue on it courageously. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaf Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Thank you Dean, your posts are always so positive and uplifting. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjael Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 ((((((Thank you Dean Carl))))) Just when I was having a down day, I read your post, and thought about the awesome beauty of nature you described, and how it turned the bumps in the road, into fairly smooth grass again for you. Suddenly, the reasons for my down day, seemed so insignificant. As usual, you have once again given me your amazing gift of inspiration, and perspective. Peace and blessings, Annjael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Thank you Dean. Once again your wisdom and vision have come to inspire us. I have learned first hand what you can see if you only take the time. Maybe sometimes the rough spots on our road of life come so we have to slow down and look around. We tend to forget what beauty surrunds us. We take so much for granted then one day something happens in our lives that makes us stop and see the things that we have been missing. You as always find the words to lift us up and make us stop and look around and really see what is there. I wish you many days of smooth travel down that road you have chosen. I also hope that no matter how rough it gets at times that you will always see something to make the trip worthwhile. God bless you and keep your eye and heart as seeing as they are. Lillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Dean, Thank you once again for another up lifting post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kate1621 Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Boy, did I need this today. Thanks so much. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Wow, what great imagery. You are so special to Jim and I, I am so glad to hear from you again. Like curtisg says in his signature - you make magic. (or something like that) Thank you. Margaret and Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Thanks Dean. It tryley is amazing what we can see if we will only take the time to stop and look around us. The beauty of autumn is upon us. I am thankful that I will be able to get out and see God's beauty. Hang with us Dean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draiocht_bean_si Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 thanx %& artist formerly known as cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kimmek Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 wow, very uplifting.....You post has made me want to go back and read other posts from you which i shall do...May god bless you many times over. kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 You are an amazing man Mr. Dean Carl and one of a kind...God Bless You. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I've always believed that every cloud has a silver lining...but you have such a beautiful way of expressing that in your own terms, Dean. Thank you. It's so good to hear from you. I hope you know how much your wise words and perspective are missed around here when you are "quiet". Thinking of you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Thanks Dean,inspiring as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresag Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Beautiful, Dean Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjb Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I still have your poem that I read when I first came on this board. Think I will add this to it. Both of my (college age) children have a strong leaning to writing. I'm going to suggest they read yours. Thank you. MJB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Thank you, Dean. TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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