Trees

I found myself staring at the trees below, through the window from the meeting room where I took my after-lunch nap (“siesta” as we call it). I was filled with admiration.

(This is Day 10 of my 30 Days of Thoughts. I wrote Day 9 over a month ago.)

Earlier this morning, I noticed dark clouds hanging very low at the horizon. It was so low that from my vantage point, it looked like it was inches from touching the elevated train tracks that are under construction. Minutes later it rained. It poured hard. The rain stopped before lunch and now I’m staring at the trees again.

I’m in awe, amazed at how they can be okay with that pouring rain and the wind blowing like it wanted to topple them. After the rain, the trees stood still. I am amazed at how they can be okay with their stillness now. The trees in silence mocked the rain and the wind. In the same silence they mocked the scorching sun now. Life goes on. Day in, day out they stood there, satisfied with what they have, okay with what they are, and contented of where they are.

If I can gain confidence and assurance like theirs, then I’ll know I will be alright. I’ll forget what I don’t have and be satisfied with what I do have. I’ll forget the place where I am not and be happy with where I am. In the moment, life goes on.