The last ICF meeting got me thinking. Remember the scene from Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, where Froddo and Sam are climbing out Mount Doom trying to get rid of the ring of power? "... it's spring at home... eating the first of the strawberries with cream... the touch of grass..." Simple things, and yet, when the end seems so near, the beauty in simple, little things are expounded. But then, it will be too late.
Things that I find beautiful:
- raindrops being blown softly by the wind, and reflected by yellow street lights. Walk along the Terrace on a not-too-cold, drizzling night, and watch the street lights. You can see the movement of the rain, like soft, tiny needles falling to the ground.
- the rose garden in the Botanicals. While walking down to Tinakori Road, I saw the garden and couldn't resist walking in. The flowers were breathtaking. God is an artist that has a magnificient amount of creativity, which is reflected in the beauty of His creation.
- the small little stone steps on the way to the rose garden. During autumn, the steps were decorated by dried and fallen leaves. I felt like I was in a movie, and someone just pushed the 'pause' button.
- the taste of chocolate or peanut butter jelly sandwich. It is heaven.
- the taste of eclairs, banoffie pie, kiwifruit, ice cream, chicken, bubble tea... the list can go on and on and on and on....
- sunsets, especially when there are streaks of pink in the sky.
- Mission Bay, Auckland. I don't know how the place will look like during the day, but it was absolutely beautiful at night.
- Oriental Parade, Wellington. From my favourite spot, you can have a really good view of the whole city.
- knowing that you have made a positive difference in someone's life.
- the sound of rushing water.
- rivers, and the pebbles near the stream.
- the smell of the ocean, and the feel of sand under my feet.
- when someone sings or plays a song that I have been wanting to hear for the longest time. It makes me cry.
- hymns. This is the age of Planetshakers, Hillsong, United Live and the such. I love their songs. But it's good to listen to hymns every now and then. The lyrics always speak volumes to me, and I am left overflowing; astounded by God's grace.
- beautiful singing voices and piano music. The touch of the ivory keys under my fingers; watching the movement of the strings when playing a grand piano.
- night sky filled with stars. It makes me nostalgic. It reminds me of my past, and the memories that I cherish
- sunrise. It filles me with hope, as I know God will give me courage to go through another day.
- the Bible. It is God's love letter to me. It is 66 books long. That's the longest, the best, the most romantic, the most heart-breaking, the most dramatic, the most sincere love letter I'll ever receive.
- the sound of children's laughter; holding their hands; cuddling them when they are crying; waiting for their parents with them...
Coincidently enough, this is small Mel's current MSN nick: Life is not how many breaths you take, its the moments that take your breath away...
