“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed.” Albert Einstein
I’m with Daddy for a few days helping him with his treatments, food, and general care. It’s good to be with him, but I notice that I have more tension in my body than usual.
We had a scare my first day here (as we seem to have most weeks during his chemo) and I had to take him to the hospital for a brief visit. It turned out to be a minor concern but my body went into crisis mode. It has been difficult to relax since. I notice that I am hyper vigilant when visiting–listening for a fall, watching to see if anything changes in his condition, seeing if he needs a hand, etc. My body responds by being constantly ready to jump up and go, even in the night. It’s tiring.
After dinner last night, I realized that I needed some time out of the house so I drove to the Augusta Canal to watch the sunset. I’ve never been to this spot before and I was delighted to find it. It was exactly what I needed in order to relax for a while. The colors were stunning, the water soothing, and birds were singing their night song. I watched the rapids and could imagine them washing away all the stress in my body. I stood “rapt in awe” of the brilliant last moments of daylight as dusk silently pervaded. I breathed peace into my body.
I was grateful for the reminder, yet again, that the universe is grand and good.
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