Finding Meaning

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Have you ever seen something that stopped you in your tracks? I felt something pulling at me to share a particular sight that I happen to see every day, and it continues to amaze me. It actually leaves me in awe. I hike at a beautiful 90 acre park every day, usually in the mornings. Earlier this week as I turned the familiar corner on a winding path through the woods, crunching branches and leaves beneath my feet, my beautiful white lab stopped in his tracks. He stared intently at what I assume he thought to be a person about 30 yards ahead of him. He stood at the ready, waiting for something to happen. 15 seconds later when he realized that this “being” wasn’t moving, he continued to trot along on his merry way searching for chipmunks and squirrels in this little haven of ours. What he spotted was the same “being”, or “statue” that I have been noticing every day. It used to startle me a bit, but now it gives me a sense of calm. It’s almost surreal, maybe even sacred. I took these pictures to share this special sight so that you could decide for yourself.

 
To me, it looks like the statue of Joseph when he was standing next to Mary in Bethlehem. Literally, a life-size replica. Ironically, it is actually the trunk of a fallen tree, slowly decaying away. Yes, all living things have meaning and many spread love in a multitude of ways. Sharing love, enriching the soil, or leaving something behind to make us all think. I know, call me crazy but this sight has stayed in tact for at least a year. I think it’s pretty special. We all see things differently, but what I can say is that this has been one of my constant reminders to keep believing. It envelops me with peace. Yes, believe in love. Believe in happiness. Believe in whatever your heart desires and all that is sacred to you. It’s all about love.

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