I went swimming today. No big deal. Lake Bonney looked amazing after some tempestuous weather with many windy days and a terrific storm last week. Would the hail stones act like ice cubes and cool the water down? I waited for a few days before putting my toe in the water - literally.
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| Hail in our garden 11.11.16 |
As I stood in awe watching the calm water and the reflections and to be honest wondering if it wasn't too cold, there was suddenly a wash of water across the lake. Was there a monster? Of course not. There must be a boat out there somewhere. I couldn't see it but later as I swam, several times the waves came rippling along. Not huge but noticeable. The effect was there.
I thought about that. (Swimming often puts me into a meditative state.) Maybe it's true what the song says about peace beginning with me. 'Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.' Maybe we can make a difference in our world, one smile at. Maybe we can make ripples just like that boat. Maybe it won't make a huge difference but together it could make all the difference in the world. If we smile at a stranger, forgive an annoying habit, leave the dollar in the Aldi trolley...
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