The Chair is Rocking

So Chloe and I are thinking this morning, first cup of coffee in, about deep meanings and spiritual matters, symbolism and life lessons. I feel it is important to wonder and to ponder. It is good to be reminded that there is always more meaning to something and behind something that God created. There has to be. Everything has purpose and it is good to recognize that. As I am thinking this morning, I can't really say it is hard now-a-days to see the beauty in everything. Yes the state of things today is a little scary. There is a lot out there that can take down beauty and twist it into something else, and it's a challenge to protect innocence, but The Big Guy makes it so simple and so easy to find and enjoy beauty.

The example of a rose was given today by Chloe and I's friend and teacher. There is a lot of symbolism in a rose. We were discussing it's design. Why the thorns? We came up with a few theories, comparing the flower to life, to beauty, to love, to a heart; and the thorns to trials, danger, suffering, and sacrifice. I like that something simple can be used to tell stories, or teach lessons. I would think that that is the way God intended things. He gave us everything we need to learn about Him and to bring us close to Him. I think St. Francis would agree with this. No books needed. 

Faith and childlike innocence- thats what is important for us to develop. That is what needs to be strengthened to see things and to learn things. 

So as Chloe and I were pondering separately, sipping and contemplating... We noticed a chair. Chloe and I are seated on separate rocking love seats- spread out, with books, papers, and laptops, and there are four empty chairs surrounding us. All are turned in towards the center, as we left them last night, except one. One has shifted and is facing more towards the pool. There is no significant breeze and nature is quite still this morning, except this chair. The chair is subtle, but it is rocking- most definitely. Back and forth, stopping every now and then. We looked at each other and back at the chair. No questions. Somebody is sitting with us, enjoying the morning. 

It would be easy to dismiss it, to rattle off probable causes, but neither of us did. No questions. We know The Big Guy is always around, always with us, but to see and feel physical signs- that will always excite me.

Love,
Cassie