One reason I believe wisdom is such a "rich gift", is because it takes a lifetime to attain.
Life is filled with moments, normal & unspectacular, that seem as if they were created for no other reason than to require mindfulness to enjoy. For sometimes life is joy, and sometimes pain. But many times it's neither, it's just.... there. We as a culture revel in the highlights, missing the joy of the process which could help us become something larger than we were yesterday.
I just got back from a wonderful sibling shoot of two brothers and a sister. At the end of the shoot, I was overwhelmed with gratitude for this family letting me enjoy a pinnacle experience with them; where they came together, out of their busy schedules, and connected with each other—loving one another. They may not have even looked at it as such, but nevertheless it was there, waiting to be grasped and appreciated. Each moment like this is a precious gift of the normal.
Experiences like this are far more richer than I can adequately express.
How many times have I pushed things I consider mundane or "normal" away in search of the "spectacular"?
Today reminded me of the joy I can find in being mindful in the daily grind of life.
Thank you God for this reminder. I hope this post finds a place in your heart that blossoms with future mindfulness and thankfulness. We all have the "normal" in life; it's our search for highlights that differ.
wishing you all well,
-TJ