Reseeding The World

Gratitude by Lesley Charnock

“Every time we stop to notice the moment and cherish ourselves for who we are, we have the opportunity to feed the world. You call this world into being through the smallest gestures, something as simple as holding your morning egg in your hands before you crack it into the cast iron skillet, giving thanks for the gift of this tiny nourishment. Every small motion of recognition and gratitude is like a seed helping us bloom anew. All it takes is for each of us to tend to the smallest things of life with the utmost care, and a revolution will be born – that tidal wave in perception we’ve all been waiting for.” ~Asia Suler in “Mirrors In the Earth“

As we reach our elder years most of us will have experienced pivotal moments of great loss and grieving. Eventually we recognize it is time to step back into the world – into our life – again. Like planting a seed of ourselves and finding what nourishes it into bloom.

Seeds configuring as acts of kindness;

generous listening;

the carrying forward of love and compassion in new ways;

sharing spontaneous laughter and humor;

transparent honesty with humility;

extending hospitality – creation of an inviting and trustworthy space;

creating new possibilities for living forward through attending to the smallest things of life;

actively opening pathways to collaboration, beauty and creative artistry.

All of this “tending to the smallest things in life with the utmost care” and attention, with conscious gratitude and appreciation, contributes to not only our own blooming and peace, but to that of others we touch. And yes, a r-evolution of perception that is so needed at this time. An understanding and acceptance of where to place our attention…..and where not to.

No one needs to tell us that our time here is limited, but we most often forget that reality. We walk with this silent companion – “death” – by our side in every moment. Experiencing heart break as we witness the passing of friends, family members and our beloved animal companions from our lives. Sometimes death of loved ones comes suddenly, unexpectedly, and we are left with picking up the pieces of our life. Knowing that one day it will be us.

Kalalau Trai, Kauai, HI

I will never forget a time in my life, a dangerous, challenging yet spectacularly beautiful hike on the original Hawaiian trail along the Napali Coast to Kalalau beach. A 90-degree turn on the trail with wind blowing, a heavy backpack on, with nothing to hang on to on one flat rock faced side, and a sheer drop into the ocean below over rocks on the other side. People had lost their lives here.

A dramatic reminder to tend to taking one step at a time in life with the utmost care. A life lesson that is still carved into the cellular memory of my body and soul.

As we are ready, it is in the willingness to open our hearts after loss. A catalyst to create space for the light to shine back into life’s moments. To tend to the smallest things with utmost care. Reseeding the world out of which births new beginnings and interconnected perception.

After all how much longer do we have for adventure?

“Grief is a journey with no clear map, a path that twists through sorrow, longing, and moments of quiet reflection. In the year since losing a loved one, the weight of absence lingers, but it does not have to define the days ahead. Through memories, and small acts of courage, healing begins — not by forgetting, but by carrying love forward in a new way.

Even in the shadow of loss, life continues to offer quiet reminders of its beauty. Choosing to step into the world again does not erase grief, but it allows space for hope and meaning to exist alongside it. There is strength in opening one’s heart to life after loss, and even in the darkest moments, light can still be found.”

Featuring Lesley Charnock (Website – https://lesleycharnock.com)

Filmed in Cape Town, South Africa by Reflections of Life

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Gaye Abbott, Wildly Free Elder, 02/28/25