Sit and Wait

As I sat outside this morning it seemed like every moment brought a new sound or sight. It began with Ducks flying overhead, then songbirds in the woods, then tree frogs down by the Pond. One of my teachers taught me that the best way to see and hear cool stuff outside is to sit down, be quiet, and wait.

This gets me thinking about how my culture invites me to chase after what I want. My experience has taught me that sometimes in the chasing I miss what is right in front of me, waiting for me to just stop and pay attention.