This morning, it didn't take a mule team to drag me out of the house for an early walk before the sun heated up. Only the hope that our donkey friends would be out and about. Recently they'd been moved to an outer pasture off the main road. We ventured down a gravel road in the sunlight to take a look...
Far off in the field, grazing in the grass, the donkeys were having breakfast. What a thrill to watch them hurry toward us, running across the pasture, without being called. Not a usual behavior at mealtime. Big brown eyes filled with gentle love and peace greeted us. Lots of love pats on those eager snouts poking through the fence. We gave them lots of love pats, rubbing furry ears, and soft brows...a sweet exchange. (You can see the video clip at the angel website, it's not available in email. )
I thought about our loving interaction. What if we greeted our loved ones with such enthusiasm at the beginning of each day. Today may we be as eager and ready to share a little love that may unexpectedly come our way. May we take time out to joyfully receive, like these donkeys nature has marked with a cross on their backs. May we love one another...
Love and peace,
Rae Karen
