Living



Peacock @ the zoo



Since our son was born almost two years ago, my husband and I decided to expose him to the wonders of the places around us - all the outdoors things that we can enjoy as a family. 

What a fabulous privilege for us!  Our son has motivated us to actually live beyond our four walls, and move away from our computers.  It's not always easy - sometimes I would prefer to stay at home and play Starcraft (hahaha, like that ever happens anymore), or get the housework done, or do something "productive".  Sometimes it is difficult to summon the energy, but the idea of his reaction to the novel surrounds gets us out there. 

The world around us has so very very much to offer, and today we had decided to go to the zoo.  We saw lots of animals: deer, zebra, peacocks, tigers and lions.  Joshua was excited most by the zebra and the lion, because he recognised them from the books that he has. 

While Josh was running around the grass with my husband, I stood underneath a tree with white flowers, and a breeze picked up, making the petals fall to the ground like snowflakes.  In that second, I had a perfect moment of serenity.  I realised that in even the smallest things that we do for others, we are rewarded by the universe, even when the act is reward enough.   

I believe that we live in a benevolent world, and that there are opportunities everywhere that are just waiting to be enjoyed.. whatever your reason!