PORTSMOUTH, Virginia
United States
One day at a time.
PUSHING A LAWN MOWER
I hate cutting the grass. I know it looks better when it's done and it keeps the neighbors from reporting me to the city but I still hate pushing that lawn mower. Such a mindless task. Just push push walk walk.......ugh!
Today was a little different. While walking and pushing I began to notice what a wonderful day it was. Sun shining, temperature in the low 70's, birds singing, flowers blooming and the smell of fresh cut grass. I began to think how the spring made me feel more spiritual and more in touch with a higher power. I can see God in everything my eyes look at and I can feel God on my skin in the form of a soft warm breeze. I'm not a religious person but I do believe in a higher power or God if you will. I believe in prayer as a form of meditation and a way to speak to God. I think I should speak with God more than I do, it seems to make me a better person.
God did all the talking today. All I had to do was soak it all in. Normally God speaks to me from behind and into my right ear but today the voice came from everywhere. I could see that voice and feel that presence. It said, here is a gift for you to enjoy. So thank you higher power, it was a two thumbs up day. My soul is refreshed.
I still hate pushing that mower but today was not as bad.
Butch - 05/01/08
I so-o-o-o-o-o-o relate to this! When I was younger and stronger I ran a small landscaping business on the East coast of Florida. Mowing the grass was always my "spiritual" moment too! I used to call it "Mindless Labor" 'cause yo can do it without thinking about it. It left my mind free to do other things.
Thanks for sharing this! ;)
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