While this is not my traditional topic, I figure by Law of Attraction, those who resonate with it will find their way here...
My husband, soul mate & playmate, Patrick J. Murphy, wrote something yesterday morning that is worth sharing...and so I am!
Behind the Mirror by Patrick J. Murphy
I’ve been thinking about change. Surprising change has been smacking me in the face. When I’m happiest – In the middle of creating; exploring a new trail in the woods; tasting the salty beach air of Del Mar at sunset; watching the white herons float gracefully to the top of the eucalyptus trees at the edge of the pond at evening; mentally reminiscing on the inexhaustible delights squeezed from those short years of youthful exuberance.
In those moments I avoid the mirror and its reflection that taints the youthful, vigorous spirit I feel inside with the stark physical reality of a middle aged man peering back. What happened? I don’t know this guy. Oh, sure the smile is there, on the lips and in the eyes. But the white hair (what's left of it) and beard? That guy looks like an old professor. A doctor of something or other.
The kids in the neighborhood are my lifeline. They call me “Mr. Patrick” and thankfully stop by to talk as if I were 10 or 12. Sarah who is nine stopped by the other day to tell me about problems with her bike. I got my tools out, made a little repair hear, tightened something over there, added a squirt of oil to the kickstand. “Thanks Mr. Patrick” she called out as she road off happily.
On Wednesday afternoon I answered a knock at the door to find nine children, ranging of age from 4 to 13, saying, “Mr. Patrick, can we look at your art work?” Somehow the word was out that I was preparing to do a show and they wanted to see it all before anyone else. I delighted in taking them through 11 pieces as they asked me questions and made comments, “Oh that’s beautiful.” “How did you do that?” “I hope you win.” I assured them “Not to worry — I am the only artist in the show.” And... “Just creating something is the WIN.” Amen.
Which brings me back to the middle-aged fellow in the mirror. In the midst of all the change; the concern for my wonderful family and loving friends, for a world going through dramatic change. Whatever my outward appearance, when I am in the MOMENT, when the children see me for who and what I really am, I’m forever young. Forever in love. Forever in joy. Forever ONE with All that is.
© 2008 Patrick J. Murphy
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