Divine Order!

The other day while sitting by a duck pond, several geese suddenly started to fly haphazardly overhead. It appeared to be utter chaos and their direction seemed to be unclear for quite a few moments. Their disorder caught my attention. Then, in a puff, they landed on the lawn; maybe to have a pow-wow. Who knows? But afterwards, each found its place and they flew away in a synchronized manner.

I thought that it was a quick and succinct life lesson. Life can sometimes be quite like this dance of the geese. In the heat of a moment, when a swirl of negative forces have us up-in-arms, we too can regain our composure after finding our direction. There may initially be utter confusion and heightened emotions. That is when we have to take a step back and breathe.

 Then we should assess the situation and see what is happening. This may require some alone time so we can accept the current conditions and make some decisions. After breathing and accepting , we should mindfully lace up our reinforcement boots, formulate a plan of action and march forward from there.

 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr, once asked,” What’s in your hand?” He meant that we should ask ourselves what gift or talent do we have to contribute or give in order to help bring order out of chaos. Once we have received that answer, we then should get busy, step up and fill the void and assist in easing the anguish.

Just as the geese got themselves together, we too can do our part as others do theirs. And  before we know it, a sweet orderly, harmony will fill the air as all sing Stevie Wonder’s, “Happier Than the Morning Sun!”

Lynn M.
June 28, 2025