They were particularly talkative because R had spotted and
tracked a mountain lion and even snapped a photo, proudly showing it to the
group. He first saw tracks and followed them, only to realize that the tracks
went in a circle and that the mountain lion had been tracking him (only out of
curiosity for both parties involved). R recanted that one time he spooked a
coyote. He like to walk in the dark and did not need a light since he knows
every inch of the trails by heart and step. He had ventured out on a beautiful
night and was just sitting quietly when a coyote came trotting on the path,
stopped in his tracks a few feet away and jumped and howled because it was
startled to see a creature in its domain. R said he was as scared as the coyote
and they both quickly parted ways in different directions.
When was the last time you saw wonders around you? A second
grader saw the special things we take for granted when her class was asked to name
the wonders of the world. Most of the kids made a quick list (The Great Wall,
The Pyramids...), but she pondered a bit longer on her answers. The teacher
asked if she needed help and the girl said she was having a difficult time
deciding because there we so many wonders in the world. Reading her list, the
class sat in awe when she said the wonders of the world are: to see...to
hear.... to touch....to taste....to feel.....to laugh......to play...and to
love. A reminder that the most precious things in life cannot be bought or
made.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAjf0Rmub_4
What was your awe inspiring moment today?
