I thought for a moment I was having some sort of "episode" seeing flashing lights before my eyes until I realized it's that time of year for my one firefly sighting of the season.
I've been a little bummed lately. Nothing major in the grand scheme of things but enough to make me feel off. So it was a truly pleasant surprise to see that little twinkle in the yard tonight! Something flashing without being flashy. A small glimmer to remind me of the magic and wonder and beauty out there if you just let yourself be open to it. Try too hard to chase it and it can disappear, always just beyond your grasp. But sometimes, when you least expect it, it's there. You didn't create it, you didn't plan it, it's not even yours. But it's there. Even when things seem a little gray, and you may feel a little blue, there's still a little light there as long as you keep your eyes open.
I wrote once before about the simple joy of seeing a firefly. This may be the only one I see all summer. But I'm going to keep thinking of that one firefly and continue looking for bigger and brighter flashes yet to come.
I've been a little bummed lately. Nothing major in the grand scheme of things but enough to make me feel off. So it was a truly pleasant surprise to see that little twinkle in the yard tonight! Something flashing without being flashy. A small glimmer to remind me of the magic and wonder and beauty out there if you just let yourself be open to it. Try too hard to chase it and it can disappear, always just beyond your grasp. But sometimes, when you least expect it, it's there. You didn't create it, you didn't plan it, it's not even yours. But it's there. Even when things seem a little gray, and you may feel a little blue, there's still a little light there as long as you keep your eyes open.
I wrote once before about the simple joy of seeing a firefly. This may be the only one I see all summer. But I'm going to keep thinking of that one firefly and continue looking for bigger and brighter flashes yet to come.
