Stillness

As I sit by myself on the roof of our building. The stars shine down brightly. The moon reflects off the water below me and I can hear the quiet chatter of the village people close by. I can also hear the loud conversations of the crickets and frogs arguing back and forth across the pond. Small wisps of clouds float by as they glow with the moons light. I can hear my self think. It’s been a while since I’ve been alone. But still I am not completely alone. I can sense someone greater pulling me towards the beauty around me. I like to think of the stars as God’s eyes, and sunsets, His smile. As I sit looking all around, I wonder what He’ll teach me while I’m here among the smoke filling sky. It’s hard to be patient. It’s hard to let go. But I’m working on both, on this roof top and I will try my best to continue as I climb down from my peaceful perch. 

(This picture was taken in Walla Walla)