Elusively There
I’d be just about asleep, in that place of in-between, when she would appear.
Every night and always, this soft, butterfly-like, teeny, tiny image would flutter, flutter, flutter around my mind as I would try my best to find her, catch her, hold her.
In and out and up and down and close and far there she’d be, and within my childhood dreams and memories she’d remain, forever elusive
& why I would think about this nighttime visitor when I haven’t in 50+ years ??
Because she’s returned
and with her, a song called
that I seriously have not thought about in just as long, with a lyric that’s gently hunkered into my brain.
It’s only me pursuing somethin’ I’m not sure of …
and when I googled to ask and ponder and wonder, a quote from Bob Lind, the writer of the words and singer of this tune, jumped out and told me ….
the song is about the magic of the quest, the thrill of searching, even when that which is sought is hard to see.
& ok.
YaY
So fast forward (or rewind ?? because now I’m confused) to me as a young adult.
There I am, growing up and adding days, where my favorite mantra to the !! Road-To-Find-That-Ultimate-Good-Life !! advice is …
one thing. Alllllll I need is ONE THING.
to become world famous,
to hit the big time,
to strike it rich,
to make a name and be known throughout history.
Yep.
It’s soooooo easy, I’d whisper, as I continued chugging along.
ONE. THING.
Funny how older confidently and quietly ushers in wiser.
So.
Welcome, Today.
Where I have found my elusive butterfly and I have soooooo discovered my thing attached with the wonderful realization that THIS has nothing to do with fame and fortune
and absolutely EVERYTHING to do with what’s been right, smack dab, here the whole, entire journey
& wow.
WoW
& what’s the point ??!!?? or words of wisdom after you’ve just spent your precious moments with these morning rambles ??
Shush the noise that often surrounds
and listen
LISTEN
for what you seek ??
is already there.
♥