Changing seasons
Dharma Glimpse by Sheila Maund
I feel very aware of the seasons changing this week and the approach of September, which always heralds s time of new beginnings and bigger changes.
I went to Colwall Orchard Group to pick my husband up from a community meeting and arrived a little early.
Initially I sat on a large stone outside the shed and took out my phone- to check messages and generally scroll-a bad habit.
I noticed a bat, flying past and put my phone away. I watched as 2 bats, I have no idea what kind, flew in clockwise circles, around where I was sitting and in wider circles taking in the edge of the allotments.
I noticed how quiet it was, only a very distant sound of a car somewhere, and the quiet tick ticking of the bats. I felt completely at peace and fascinated by the bats living life on the wing, gaining their sustenance as part of a dance, living their lives in perfect balance. Simply part of the natural ecosystem . It reminded me of the teachings of simplicity, in awareness and naturally.
I felt so lucky to have caught a glimpse of these beautiful creatures, just getting on with their lives and reflected on the need to put aside distractions and remember to focus on this moment.
Namo Amida Bu.