9.22.2004
Beneath the gibbous moon.
To all you folks who think of such things, autumn is here. The equinox is upon us. As the years pass, so also the solar events which gauge time and eternity. Regularity is the constant; it pays no attention to events of the passing day.
The cyclical moon's increasing light cast a strong shadow this evening. Celestial events keep their own clock, and care less than a whit about human passions of the moment. We take too seriously the flow of politics and passion.
Take a look at the moon in its phases. You see eternity. Your eyes rest upon a body seen by every living being blessed of sight that ever walked this sweet earth. Events at that level have a calculus all their own.
When I get caught up in a high-traffic blogger's rant, or a politician's desparate entreaty, there is nothing like a moment's perspective in the night air to set me aright.
Pay a little attention to the night sky. There, you will find a 'forest for the trees' comfort that is unassailable.
To all you folks who think of such things, autumn is here. The equinox is upon us. As the years pass, so also the solar events which gauge time and eternity. Regularity is the constant; it pays no attention to events of the passing day.
The cyclical moon's increasing light cast a strong shadow this evening. Celestial events keep their own clock, and care less than a whit about human passions of the moment. We take too seriously the flow of politics and passion.
Take a look at the moon in its phases. You see eternity. Your eyes rest upon a body seen by every living being blessed of sight that ever walked this sweet earth. Events at that level have a calculus all their own.
When I get caught up in a high-traffic blogger's rant, or a politician's desparate entreaty, there is nothing like a moment's perspective in the night air to set me aright.
Pay a little attention to the night sky. There, you will find a 'forest for the trees' comfort that is unassailable.
// posted by HunterByrd @ 7:18 PM 
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I read your comments when I get a chance. You do a very good job of integrating your original thoughts with those of others. And here, you throw in a bit of philosophical thought that goes well with the photos. Very nice. I'm going camping this weekend, and I'll be sure to study the moon! JPillar
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