Stillness….

Wind stirs the bamboo,
But once the wind passes,
The bamboo is silent.
Geese land in the chill pond,
But once the geese fly away,
There are no reflections.
In the same way,
Once the red dust passes,
The mind is still.
Deng Ming~Dao
Today when I looked out the window I saw the loons that have made the pond across the street home.  It's highly unusual to see loons here in this pond, let alone 2 of them, but it was clear to see why there were 2 swimming together.  If you look very close, you can see their wee one swimming between them.
This must have been a late baby judging by it's size, but it makes me happy that they have made this spot their home to raise their little one.
It really is such a beautiful place that I am able to call home.