In these times of pragmatism, materialism, and our seemingly unending thirst for more certainty;
it may perhaps be easy to overlook those things that never offer certainty, but only mystery. But what if we didn't?
"The way the tendrils of love can suddenly reach out
and wrap themselves around, even a frozen heart.
The way an unexpected smile in a crowd of sullen faces
can offer connection, in the strangest of places.
The way a courteous gesture, a sudden offering of kindness,
can fill a heart with hope, and unfolding gladness.
The way the sound of a an open ocean endlessly rolling
can blur our sense of time, timelessness is its cajoling.
The way the wind plays with the leaves, the birds, the trees,
can soothe our souls, fill us with a sense of ease.
The way a hand on the shoulder, a firm and caring embrace,
can make us feel loved, can make us feel safe.
The way of words, when sincerely spoken,
can make us whole when hope is all but broken.
The way a sad and haunting song
can remind us of treasured people, now long gone.
The way a painting can help us see
thoughts and imaginings, ... set free.
The way a field of blossoming flowers
can leave a joyful impression, lasting for hours.
The way animals of all different kinds,
can baffle and enchant, the most analytical of minds.
The way that faith can grow and make us strong
inspite of failures and when things go wrong.
The way that forgiveness and loving kindness
can set us free, when we leave behind us,
what we should or shouldn't have done,
and put our trust in things to come." (Citizen X)
"I realized it for the first time in my life: there is nothing but mystery in the world, how it hides behind the fabric of our poor, browbeat days, shining brightly, and we don't even know it."
(Sue Monk Kidd)
"Science cannot solve the ultimate mystery of nature. And that is because, in the last analysis, we ourselves are a part of the mystery that we are trying to solve." (Max Planck
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