The weather seems cool today, despite summer is here. This
is what I describe as summer chill. The mornings break open with draftiness, under
your own steam outside needs a pair of socks to temperate my feet together with
a pair of running shoes. A light jacket helps swathe my back to keep me from
getting cold. Just a prevention from sickness that appears once in a while when
weather is unpredictable.
The pear tree is satiated with pears, small and firm, yet
ready to be taken. I need a ladder to find the best one. They are medium sized,
maybe not enough water, I thought. Luckily, a ladder was standing next to the
playhouse where I use to play as a kid. The playhouse look dilapidated but
standing silently. It is shabby yet full of memories. I picked the ladder with
my right hand and carried it next to the pear tree. I climbed the few steps
after situating it to the best place, where pears are bounty, waiting for me.
Up, up and above, high enough to reach bunch of pears gathered one area, I
touched each one, compare size and picked the biggest one. That's what I
thought but I was off beam. When I examined the pear, it no bigger than any of
the rest. Disappointed, I held myself responsible like it was a bad assessment.
Like the decisions I made with my life. It was big and failure crept inside me.
I came down the ladder and sit there for a while. Reflecting on my recent
action, decision and my mood.
Oh well, it is no different from daily decisions made by me.
It happened a few times. Those times when I chased the rainbow, those times
where I want the best of me. It dawned on me that choosing something I believe
in, is what matters. I may have chased the rainbow a few times but it was worth
chasing them because I believe in my rainbows. I had fun chasing the rainbows,
learning, yearning, and growing all at once. It was in those times that I have
became a better person, a better experience and a better strength to face the
next challenge in life.
Then I enjoy the pear, so scrumptious and fresh from the
tree. This is my pick a pear for me moment and it was worth the time.
Family Canteen
The fruit of SILENCE is Prayer
The fruit of PRAYER is Faith
The fruit of FAITH is Love
The fruit of LOVE is Service
The fruit of SERVICE is Peace
